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National Sovereignty and Regional Trends: Monitoring domestic elections, the rise of political movements, and the delicate balance between national interests and European integration.
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At Global Politics, we look beyond the surface of daily headlines to provide the necessary context for understanding Europe’s role on the international stage. We explore how internal European challenges—from migration and energy security to fiscal integration—influence global geopolitical stability. Our goal is to offer our readers a clear, unbiased perspective on the political dynamics that drive one of the world’s most influential regions.
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European Union members Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, which border Russia, will not offer refuge to any Russians fleeing Moscow’s mobilisation of troops, their ministers said on Wednesday (21 September). One-way flights out of Russia were rocketing in price and selling…
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has set an April 2023 deadline for negotiating a settlement with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol following talks with US President Joe Biden. After the meeting on Wednesday (21 September), UK officials revealed that…
This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we discuss Italy’s upcoming general elections. Italians are asked to decide who will be their next government on 25 September. Political analyst Lorenzo Pregliasco and professor of politics Piero Ignazi explain: What…
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The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
Hungary’s government has submitted the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday (19 September) as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions of euros in European Union funding. The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending funds worth €7.5…
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
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The United Kingdom came to a near standstill on Monday (19 September), as millions of people lined the streets of London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in a uniquely British display of tradition and pageantry. The state…
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday (19 September) — one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades. Westminster Abbey has space for around 2,000…