The Qatargate or what can be called now Belgiangate affair has often been presented as a story of corruption within the European Parliament....
By Barry JamesDecember 14, 2025President Donald Trump’s second-term foreign policy has taken a sharply adversarial turn toward Europe, imposing 20% tariffs on EU imports, pressuring Ukraine on...
By Barry JamesDecember 13, 2025The EU-China Affairs Review for November 2025 lays bare escalating frictions in bilateral relations, highlighting stark trade imbalances with 421 EU import dependencies...
By Barry JamesDecember 12, 2025The European Union has introduced landmark regulations to limit seabed litter, marking a critical advance in the fight against marine pollution. Agreed by...
By Barry JamesNovember 28, 2025Measles outbreaks have escalated alarmingly in 2025, fueled by vaccination coverage dropping below the critical 95% herd immunity benchmark. As of early August,...
By Barry JamesNovember 28, 2025CPI Europe has finalized the acquisition of a significant residential property portfolio in the Czech Republic, known as CPI BYTY, comprising almost 12,000...
By Barry JamesNovember 21, 2025A new Eurobarometer survey published in late October 2025 highlights Austria’s remarkable role in Europe’s social economy with exceptional levels of donations and...
By Barry JamesOctober 28, 2025After a persistent five-year campaign led by MEP Martin Hojsík, the European Union has reached a historic milestone with the adoption of its...
By Barry JamesOctober 23, 2025In 2025, the mercantilist policy playbook that was once a hallmark of U.S. and Chinese economic strategy is now being widely adopted internationally,...
By Barry JamesOctober 18, 2025Erika Kirk’s prominence skyrocketed in 2025 following her husband’s assassination and her subsequent public appearances. Her social media campaign, characterized by emotional appeals,...
By Barry JamesOctober 16, 2025