Exactly one year ago, Tundu Lissu, leader of Tanzania’s largest opposition party, was arrested. David McAllister, chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, and five other members of the European Parliament are calling for his release.
By Markus Grabitz
The Strait of Hormuz is not yet open. International partners are preparing initiatives to get ships out of the Persian Gulf – preferably without having to pay the expensive toll.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The war being waged by the US and Israel against Iran has already begun to reshape the regional order.
By Shams Ul Haq
Mark Rutte visits the White House with the aim of defusing Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with NATO and dissuading the US president from potentially withdrawing from the alliance. How successful the Secretary General is in this endeavor may become clear by the time of the NATO summit in Ankara in early July.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
Even after the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, major airlines are still reluctant to speak of a return to normalcy. Aviation fuel was a key topic at a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group. One current problem is the lack of clear data.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission wants to impose additional burdens on large companies to close the funding gaps in the future financial framework. However, the proposal has not gained support among the member states.
By Till Hoppe
The European Commission is proposing a separate founding act for the European Union Space Agency (EUSPA). The proposal establishes a permanent mandate and strengthens the agency’s operational role in EU space systems.
By Corinna Visser
The first major corruption case under Pedro Sánchez’s tenure has gone to court. The trial of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, once a close confidant of Sánchez, began on Tuesday. The case involves several ministries and government agencies.
By Isabel Cuesta
The European Commission has set the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price at €75 for the first quarter of 2026. Since the beginning of the year, emissions embedded in imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to the levy.
By Lukas Knigge
US Vice President J.D. Vance is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on Sunday and has accused Brussels of interference. He portrays the Hungarian prime minister as an ally in the defense of Western values and reiterates his criticism of Europe’s social media regulations.
By Stephan Israel
