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European Union

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AfD at 40%: Germany's Firewall Meets Absolute Majority

The AfD's rise from a regional anomaly to a structural 43% force in Saxony-Anhalt signals a crisis for Germany's protective 'firewall.' As mainstream parties lo…

World Politics AfD

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 06, 2026 • 07:03

Can Spanish migration policy handle 80,000 arrivals in two days?

In July 2026, the Spanish exclave of Ceuta saw 80,000 migrants cross the border in just 48 hours, triggering a systemic collapse and a €25 million emergency res…

World Politics Ceuta Crisis

Inese Kalvane · Sep 03, 2026 • 06:14

Can new soil data reverse European desertification?

Europe faces a €738 billion financial threat as 70% of its soil degrades, pushing policymakers to treat dirt as critical infrastructure. From the parched olive …

Environment Science European Union

Kärt Lepik · Sep 01, 2026 • 06:14

Can Iceland Join the EU Without Surrendering Its Fish?

On 29 August 2026, Icelanders head to the polls to decide whether to reopen EU membership negotiations, a question left unresolved since the 2008 financial coll…

Politics World Iceland

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 29, 2026 • 07:31

Can Western defense budgets outspend China’s mineral monopoly?

Rare earth elements have transformed from industrial commodities into strategic levers of national sovereignty, with China controlling 90% of global processing.…

Politics World Estonia

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 08, 2026 • 11:02

Will the new EU border system and queues kill European tourism?

New biometric checks under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) have transformed border crossings into 16-hour endurance tests. From Narva’s limited operating hours t…

Politics Estonia World

Inese Kalvane · Jul 19, 2026 • 07:24

Can EU privacy survive the end of Chat Control 1.0?

The expiration of Chat Control 1.0 in April 2026 has triggered a fundamental reassessment of digital rights across the European Union. While tech giants continu…

Politics Technology Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 23, 2026 • 12:15

How will the new Swiss population cap impact the family home?

Switzerland faces a historic vote on June 14, 2026, regarding a proposed 10 million resident ceiling that could sever ties with the European Union. With the pop…

Politics World Switzerland

Inese Kalvane · Jun 14, 2026 • 09:12