AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew alarm from Poland and France, praise from Czechia, and new political-risk questions for Europe.
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for safe and lawful elections despite ongoing war, emphasizing democracy must not be compromised by conflict.
The EU recommends withholding €2 million funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation, citing conflicts with democratic values and EU sanctions.
Yulia Navalnaya received the Bavarian SPD's European Prize for her steadfast resistance to Russia's authoritarian regime and advocacy for human rights.
PACE criticizes Georgia for democratic backsliding, urging reforms and an end to opposition repression, while Georgian officials reject the resolution as anti-sovereign.
Donald Trump reveals challenging talks with Xi Jinping over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong media mogul sentenced to 20 years for supporting pro-democracy protests.
Oxfam reports a 56% rise in CEO pay among Germany’s DAX 40 companies since 2019, while average worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, intensifying income inequality.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.