Western Europe
Macron’s Leadership in Period of Uncertainty
President Macron of France has played an important role in European politics as the United States have created worry over the future of their alliance.
The High Cost of a 5% Defense Target for Europe
Meeting Trump's proposed 5% GDP target for NATO defense spending could cripple Europe's social safety net, forcing painful choices between security and social welfare.
Three Election in Three Years: Portugal’s Instability
A recent confidence vote has removed the incumbent Prime Minister Montenegro out of office, prompting another election after a series of complications with lawmakers.
Pope Francis's Health and the Vatican's Subtle Power in Shifting the Geopolitical Landscape of Europe
Pope Francis II was hospitalized in Rome due to a respiratory tract infection. This affects not only the Catholic Church, but has implications in the larger global geopolitical context as well.
Who is Rishi Sunak? Meet Britain’s New Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party officially became England’s prime minister on October 25, following the resignation of Liz Truss. He is the country’s third prime minister in seven weeks and its first non-white.
Liz Truss Resigns as British Prime Minister
Liz Truss of the Conservative Party stepped down as British Prime Minister. She made the announcement outside 10 Downing Street on October 20th.
Economic and Financial Affairs Council Moves Further Away from Russian Dependency
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU outlined its next steps in phasing out the EU’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and adopted several other measures at its meeting on October 4, according to the Council of the EU.