AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew sharp reactions from Poland, Czechia and France, raising questions over coalition strategy in Europe.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov urges holding elections despite war, highlighting the need for legal and safe mechanisms and warning against loyalty-based government appointments.
The European Commission recommends withholding €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s contested participation amid EU sanctions and geopolitical tensions.
The Bavarian SPD faction awarded Yulia Navalnaya the European Prize for her courageous human rights advocacy against Russia's authoritarian regime.
PACE adopted a resolution urging Georgia to halt opposition persecution and repeal repressive laws amid concerns over democratic backsliding and political tensions.
Former President Trump reveals China refuses to release Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, sentenced to 20 years for supporting protests, highlighting risks for businesses in politically sensitive regions.
CEO pay in Germany's largest firms has surged 56% since 2019, while worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, fueling growing income inequality amid inflation and global challenges.