Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister and a wanted fugitive, has confirmed he is currently on American soil. The news was reported by Polish outlets Gazeta Wyborcza and TVN24. According to sources, Ziobro and his wife Patrycja Kocka fled Hungary, where he had until recently enjoyed the protection of Prime...
Britain and France prepare international vessel escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom and France will today hold multilateral talks involving more than 40 countries to coordinate contributions to a European maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to strengthen the security of maritime shipping following the achievement of a stable ceasefire in the region. The...
EU rejects Russia’s threats, refuses to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv
The European Union will not reduce its diplomatic presence in the Ukrainian capital or evacuate staff despite Russia's public threats to strike Kyiv. This was officially announced in Brussels. EU foreign policy service spokesperson Anwar El-Anouni stated at a briefing on May 7 that Moscow's public threats are part of...
French far-right leader suspected of misusing EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a formal investigation into allegations of embezzlement of EU funds linked to the financing of media training for Jordan Bardella, leader of the French party ‘National Rally’. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged in December 2025 by the French anti-corruption organisation...
Labour suffers major defeat in UK local elections
Keir Starmer's ruling Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections across England. Nigel Farage's Reform UK delivered a powerful surge, winning hundreds of seats. Based on preliminary results (approximately 30–44 of 136 councils declared), Reform UK gained 362 seats (+360). The party took outright control of individual councils for...
How annulled elections led Romania to a government crisis
The victory of pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan in Romania's repeat presidential election on 18 May 2025 was seen as a signal of restored democratic order, and it appeared the country had avoided the worst-case scenario of radical forces coming to power amid suspicions of foreign interference. Yet within a year...
Disputes in the EU intensify over sharp rise in Schengen visas for Russians
Debates over visa policy toward Russian citizens have flared up again across European Union member states. In 2025, Russians received more than 620,000 Schengen visas — the highest figure since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the Euractiv portal, the number of visas issued to Russians...
Major UK regional elections underway
Today, Thursday 7 May, millions of British citizens are casting their votes in some of the most significant regional elections in recent years. Local elections are taking place across England, while voters in Scotland and Wales are choosing new representatives for their national parliaments. According to the Electoral Commission, more...
Britain creates new Naval Alliance to counter Russia
Under British leadership, ten Northern European and Baltic nations are establishing new combined naval forces based on the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), aimed at countering Russian threats in strategically important northern waters. The new alliance will include the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and...
German law enforcement launches large-scale operation against far-right youth groups
Germany's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting a sweeping police operation against two far-right extremist youth organizations, "Deutsche Jugend Voran" (DJV) and "Jung und Stark" (JS). Since early morning, searches have been carried out at the homes of more than 36 suspects across several federal states. The Federal Prosecutor's Office...