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How the First American Pope Became the World's Most Watched Peace Advocate
Pope Leo XIV is an American at the head of an institution criticizing American military policy. Here is the extraordinary position he occupies and how he is managing it.
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19 updatesThe Trump Administration's New Strange Target: Trans Military Service Members
Trump's transgender military ban has been implemented. European NATO allies are watching how it affects alliance interoperability and joint operations. Here is the military's actual assessment.
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The Carbon Market Europe Created to Fight Climate Change Is Being Gamed — Here's How
The EU Emissions Trading System was designed to put a price on carbon pollution. Here is how large companies are gaming the system in ways that reduce its effectiveness without violating its rules.
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The Housing Question Europe Still Can't Answer: Eurobarometer Shows 68% Dissatisfied
New Eurobarometer data shows only 32% of EU citizens are satisfied with affordable housing access. Here is the full picture of what Europeans think about their housing situation and what they want done.
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The Economic Model That Could Break Europe: Why Airbnb's Expansion Is Destroying European City Housing
New data across six European capitals shows Airbnb has removed more housing from the long-term rental market than any single EU policy has restored. Here is the scale of the problem.
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The Biden Immigration Policy Democrats Can't Agree Was Wrong Even Though It Clearly Was
A senior House Democrat said 'we should have' done more on the border. Here is the intra-party debate that Democrats still can't resolve and why it matters for 2026.
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The Crete Island Death Toll Keeps Rising. Europe Is Looking the Other Way
A migrant boat capsized near Crete killing dozens. The death toll keeps rising. Europe's border policy is failing again. Here is the human story and the political failure.
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Hegseth's Holy War Problem: When the US Defense Secretary's Faith Becomes a Foreign Policy Liability
Pete Hegseth has repeatedly invoked his Christian faith to justify the Iran war. Here is why that specific rhetorical choice is creating diplomatic problems across the Muslim world.
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SNAP Restrictions Are Expanding: 4 More US States Cut Food Stamp Purchasing Power in April
Four more US states will restrict what SNAP recipients can buy starting April 2026. Here is what the restrictions cover, who is most affected, and what the evidence says about their impact.
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The Climate Models That Now Predict Individual Weather Events — and Why It Changes Everything
A new generation of climate models can now attribute specific weather events to climate change with unprecedented precision. Here is what this means for insurance, law, and policy.
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Why the ECB's Christine Lagarde Is Facing the Most Difficult Year of Her Career
Christine Lagarde faces an impossible set of choices in 2026. Here is the full picture of what the ECB president is dealing with and why there are no good options.
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How Real Is the Risk of a European Recession in 2026? Here Are the Numbers
The combination of energy price shock, reduced consumer confidence, and tightening monetary policy has raised European recession risk significantly. Here is what the data actually shows.
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Why the ECB Faces Its Hardest Decision Since 2022: Raise Rates or Accept Inflation?
The ECB is under pressure to raise rates as Iran war sends inflation back above 3%. Here is the impossible dilemma facing Christine Lagarde and why either choice carries serious risks.
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The Return of Industrial Policy: Europe's New Strategy for Economic Sovereignty
EU industrial policy economic sovereignty energy crisis 2026
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Belarus: Freed Activist Warns EU to Talk to Lukashenko or Face Putin
A Belarusian activist recently released from detention urges EU policymakers to engage with the Lukashenko regime rather than cede Belarus entirely to Russian influence.
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Spain's VAT Cut on Energy: Half Measure or Smart Policy in a Crisis?
Madrid's decision to halve VAT on most energy sources has cushioned Spanish inflation compared to EU neighbours but comes at a significant fiscal cost that Brussels is watching closely.
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EU Anti-Racism Conference 2026: Tackling Systemic Inequality Across Member States
The 2026 EU Anti-Racism Conference brings together policymakers, civil society, and community representatives to advance the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan's implementation.
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EU Cohesion Policy: New Multiannual Financial Framework Debate Opens with High Stakes
As EU leaders prepare for the 2028-2034 MFF negotiations, the future of cohesion funds for Central and Eastern European member states is at the centre of divisive debates.
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Social Media and Youth Mental Health: EU Calls for Platform Design Standards
EU policymakers are advancing proposals for mandatory social media platform design standards specifically aimed at protecting adolescent mental health after alarming research findings.
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Belarus: Freed Activist Warns EU to Talk to Lukashenko or Face Putin
A Belarusian activist recently released from detention urges EU policymakers to engage with the Lukashenko regime rather than cede Belarus entirely to Russian influence.
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