European Union
Iceland Says “No” to the EU—Again
Iceland has voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union, with 52.8% rejecting the proposal in a closely contested referendum.
Ceuta border crisis deepens as Spain reports 49,000 crossings in 24 hours
Spanish officials said a sudden influx of roughly 49,000 people entered its North African enclave of Ceuta in a 24-hour period.
Spain calls Gibraltar border removal “Fall of Europe’s Last Wall”
The breakthrough follows a landmark treaty between the EU, the UK, and Spain that integrates Gibraltar into the EU's Schengen free-travel zone.
NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense
At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
Trump threatens trade halt with Spain amid NATO dispute, but legal and political hurdles remain
Trump labeled Spain a “terrible partner,” arguing that countries failing to meet spending expectations should face economic consequences.
EU biometric EES triggers summer travel chaos, industry demands emergency pause
Continued delays are forcing airlines to depart with empty seats, overwhelming regional airports and risking long‑term damage to Europe’s tourism recovery.
Hungary’s vote resets Europe’s right-wing map
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power.
US, EU clash over Hungarian election interference
The controversy primarily revolves around US Vice President J.D. Vance's endorsement of Orbán and his subsequent accusations of EU interference.
Who benefits from the EU-Australia’s landmark trade deal?
The deal ends 8 years of talks and aims to
significantly boost bilateral trade valued at nearly $110billion in 2024 to 2025.
A world “under destruction”: Munich’s case for a new European security architecture
The 2026 Munich Security Conference was defined by a shift from the post-WWII "rules-based order" to an era "under destruction."
Antwerp Summit proposes “two-speed” Europe, Eurobonds
European leaders have recast their latest Antwerp gathering as a make-or-break moment for the bloc’s industrial future.
European Parliament approves landmark €90b Ukraine loan
The funding aims to cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's estimated financial needs as the conflict enters its fifth year.
EU seals “mother of all deals” with India
On Jan 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dubbed the "Mother of all deals".
Ukraine and US agreed on post-war security guarantees at Davos
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Davos to firm up details for the peace plan resolution.
European Parliament refers Mercosur deal to ECJ
The referral of the EU-Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has created a significant legal and political "freeze".
2026 EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
The deal establishes one of the world's largest free-trade zones, covering more than 700 million people and a combined GDP of over $21 trillion.
Zelenskyy meets “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris
The meeting focused on establishing robust, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is in place.
10 Major Events That Shaped Geopolitics in 2025
2025 marked a turbulent shift in global power dynamics, driven by US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies, escalating conflicts across multiple regions, and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs.
Czech Election: Babiš leads ANO to decisive victory
The 2025 Czech parliamentary elections, resulted in a decisive victory for former PM Andrej Babiš and his populist ANO movement.
Trump leaves G7 early as leaders scrap joint statement over divisions
The 51st G7 Summit held in Jun 2025 in Canada, chaired by Canadian PM Mark Carney, was dominated by the Israel‑Iran war and deep divisions over Ukraine.
Poland Presidential Election: PiS’s Nawrocki beats Warsaw mayor
The 2025 Polish presidential election resulted in a narrow victory for Karol Nawrocki who defeated the liberal Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.
UK and EU hold first summit since Brexit in 2025
The first EU-UK Summit since the UK's withdrawal from the European Union took place on 19 May 2025 in London to establish a "new Strategic Partnership".
Romania Presidential Election: Centrist Nicușor Dan wins do-over
The 2025 Romanian presidential election, held on May 18, 2025, resulted in a victory for the pro-European centrist candidate Nicușor Dan.
Portugal’s center-right wins election but falls short of majority in third vote in four years
The center-right Democratic Alliance (AD), led by Luís Montenegro, won the most seats but failed to secure an absolute majority.
2025 London Summit on Ukraine
The 2025 London Summit on Ukraine was held on 2 Mar 2025 in London to develop a peace plan with international leaders.
Germany’s election shifts power right as Merz takes over
The 2025 German federal election was held as a snap election on 23 Feb 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s "traffic light" coalition in late 2024.