U.S. Declares the Military Takeover in Niger a Coup
The Biden administration had sidestepped the label for months because the word “coup” has major policy implications. Share full article Supporters of the ruling military junta in Niger gathered in…
October 2023
Would a 3-Way Arizona Senate Race Help Kari Lake? Her Party Isn’t So Sure.
Kyrsten Sinema, the independent incumbent, has not announced whether she will run for re-election. But as both parties in Arizona prepare for that outcome, Republicans are worried. Share full article…
Steve Garvey, Republican Former Baseball Player, Will Run for Senate in California
Mr. Garvey, 74, announced on Tuesday that he would enter the race for Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, running against at least three Democratic candidates. Share full article Steve Garvey, a…
EU drafts measures against Serbia as Belgrade’s involvement in terrorist attack is under scrutiny
The EU is running out of patience with Serbia and has drafted measures that will impact it politically, economically, and in terms of its EU accession, while more evidence emerges…
Scholz and Macron, keen to improve ties, seek the next Airbus
France and Germany held a two-day cabinet retreat this week looking for ways to revitalise Europe’s economic potential, but despite the apparent show of unity, they remained preoccupied with atmospheric…
DeSantis Amps Up Attacks on Trump, as GOP Primary Enters a New Phase
The Florida governor had been reluctant to criticize the former president on the trail, but in recent weeks, that has started to change. Share full article Criticizing a rival might…
German far-right eyes government responsibility after huge election gains
The success of the far-right AfD, which made impressive gains in regional elections in two German states, has raised urgent questions about how long the party can be kept out…
The Brief – Brussels should brace for the ‘Suits effect’
The Brussels job market is at the cusp of a ‘Suits’ moment, as the ever-poignant Franco-German-Belgian production ‘Parlement’ is about to begin its third season, lifting the lid on the…
Swedish migration minister: EU should cooperate with third countries to increase returns
The EU should increase cooperation with third countries as a means to implement a more effective return policy at the continental level, the Swedish Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told…
Poland’s pre-election debate turns to battle between Morawiecki and Tusk
The first and probably only election debate in Poland, involving six parties, immediately became a bickering match between ruling Law and Justice (PiS) Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and opposition leader…