What to expect from the NATO summit in Ankara
In the run-up to the NATO Summit, which will take place on July 7–8 in Ankara, the alliance is actively preparing to discuss the most pressing issues of transatlantic security. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has already held key meetings, including talks with US President Donald Trump, to develop a…
German police prepare for mass protests against Alternative for Germany party congress
German law enforcement agencies are preparing for one of the largest protests in recent years against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). This was reported by Politico, citing assessments from domestic security services. According to police data, between 4 and 5 July, more than 50,000 demonstrators may arrive at…
France detains fourth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the successful operation to detain another tanker linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet”. This is already the fourth such incident since the beginning of the current year. The French leader made the announcement in his official X account on Thursday, 25 June. Macron posted a video…
King Charles III becomes the first monarch in history to disclose his income
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has taken a historic step towards greater transparency in royal finances. He will become the first British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax information. The details are expected to be released in the coming days alongside the royal family’s annual financial report….
Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties
Almost one in four voters in Europe now cast their ballot for far-right parties, research shows, a proportion that has grown nearly fivefold since the mid-1990s and climbed particularly steeply over the past three years. The research, led by Matthijs Rooduijn, a political scientist at the University of Amsterdam, for…