Montenegro Could Sign EU Accession Treaty by June 2027, Commission Says

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The European Commission said on Wednesday that Montenegro could conclude its European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2026 and sign an accession treaty as early as June 2027. In its annual enlargement policy report, the Commission described Montenegro as the first candidate country since Croatia in 2011 to be close to completing accession […]

Macron Urges Calm as France Faces Major Unrest

By admin October 19, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on October 18, 2026, following widespread unrest across the country that resulted in looting, damaged businesses and clashes with police. The protests, driven by rising living costs and declining public services, escalated into violence in several cities, including Paris and Marseille. More than 500,000 people reportedly

Albania Youth Protests Challenge Rama as Young Lawmaker Demands Change

By admin October 17, 2026 No comment

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Albania’s capital, Tirana, has witnessed mass student protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, fuelled by public anger over corruption, unemployment and a lack of trust in the government. Demonstrations turned violent this week, with protesters setting fire to government buildings and banks and clashing with police. Authorities reported around 500 arrests,

Italy Extends Schengen Border Suspension with Spain by Another Week

By admin October 16, 2026 No comment

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Italy has extended its suspension of the European Union’s border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain by another week, according to an Italian government source on Friday. The extension aligns with Madrid’s decision to maintain its own suspension of Schengen arrangements with Italy until October 22. The move prolongs border restrictions between the two countries amid

Spain’s Royals Visit Ceuta Amid Rising Tensions With Morocco

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Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the North African enclave of Ceuta on October 13, marking the first visit by a Spanish head of state to the territory since 2007. The visit comes amid growing tensions between Spain and Morocco over border management and migration, with Morocco claiming Ceuta and the neighbouring enclave of […]

Morocco’s King Says Migration Cooperation With Spain Has Reached Its Limits

By admin October 10, 2026 No comment

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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has said that the country’s cooperation with Spain on irregular migration has reached its limits, despite producing concrete results. Speaking at the opening of parliament on October 9, the king criticised what he described as outdated and unrealistic Spanish court decisions that hinder the repatriation of migrants, including minors and rejected

Miriam Gonzalez Durantez Launches Centrist Party Ahead of Spain Election

By admin October 10, 2026 No comment

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Spanish lawyer Miriam Gonzalez Durantez has launched a new political party, Democracy21, ahead of the country’s snap general election scheduled for November 29. The party plans to field candidates in Madrid and Barcelona, promising to bridge ideological divisions, strengthen democratic values and depoliticise public institutions. Gonzalez Durantez, who is married to

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Tests Political Unity

By admin October 10, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s political consensus against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is facing growing pressure as internal divisions and declining poll ratings weaken Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition. In Saxony-Anhalt, at least four lawmakers from mainstream parties are suspected of defying party instructions to help AfD candidate Tobias Rausch secure the regional

Spain Approves Housing Measures Ahead of Snap Election

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s government has approved two housing decrees that were at the centre of the political dispute leading Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election. The measures include rent caps, a temporary ban on evictions and restrictions on corporate purchases of residential property. Sanchez said the policies were aimed at protecting vulnerable people and […]

AfD Considers Softer EU Stance, Strategy Paper Shows

By admin October 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is considering a change to its long-standing opposition to the European Union and the euro, according to a strategy paper reviewed by Reuters. The proposal calls for renegotiating EU treaties to create a looser alliance of sovereign nations, while suggesting a referendum on Germany’s EU membership if those efforts […]