When a car “becomes a weapon”—again: Copaganda from Minneapolis to Europe
Copaganda runs on speed: the official line becomes the “first truth,” recasting the victim as the threat and lethal force as “necessary.” In Minneapolis, the “car as weapon” claim around Renée Good went viral—then weakened as video and local officials disputed any imminent danger. Across the US and Europe, “vehicle-as-weapon” is a plug-and-play script that turns uncertainty into legitimacy before evidence can catch up.
30 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports? France urges caution
A French government advisory report has floated a sweeping 30 per cent tariff on Chinese imports to shield Europe’s industrial base, warning that Chinese firms are rapidly gaining ground, though Paris has cautioned against blanket protectionist measures.
Iran Protests Expose Europe’s Limits While Trump Seeks Nuclear Deal
Often compared to the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, Iran's protests face an uncertain fate: regime change or a Tiananmen-style crackdown. While Iranians demand action, Europe prefers diplomacy, and the Trump administration wavers between threats and talks. Whether foreign intervention would actually help remains unclear.
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison. Brussels calls it a blow to media freedom
The EU has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as a politically motivated blow to press freedom, while Beijing defended the ruling as lawful and accused Western governments of interfering in China’s internal affairs.
Gaza and the European play on the Board of Peace
In Gaza after the devastation, a new “stabilisation” experiment is emerging: not classic peacekeeping, but a hybrid regime of military force, transitional administration, and international surveillance. Resolution 2803 anchors an International Stabilization Force and a new Board of Peace—pulling Europe in cautiously, present on the ground yet wary of legitimising a parallel power structure.
EU and China deepen cooperation as global water crisis intensifies
The EU and China have pledged closer cooperation on water management as climate change accelerates global water scarcity, with both sides calling for stronger joint action ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
What is going on in Slovakia and why are people protesting ?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is a figure of remarkable controversy, in his own country and within the EU. Falling into the camp of Victor Orban's illiberal democracy, his multiple premierships have been plagued by corruption, political scandal, assassination attempts, and a rejection of European orthodoxy on issues including the war in Ukraine.
What does the EU’s plan to wean itself off Russian Energy by 2027 look like?
The European Union has announced its plan to finally end Europe's reliance on Russian energy imports. On 10 December, ambassadors for member countries greenlit a proposal that would see a phasing out of the use of Russian gas and oil, resulting in a total ban by late 2027.
