European Politics News & Analysis
Can Spain’s Prime Minister Survive his Deepest Crisis Yet?
The question facing Spanish politics is not whether Prime Minister Sánchez can withstand the political storm of recent scandals, but whether opposition parties are ready and able to capitalize on the opportunity.
2026 Gibraltar Agreement: Can Spain Erode British Sovereignty?
The UK and Spain celebrate the deal as a historic pact, yet the dispute over Gibraltar sovereignty persists.
The Radev Risk: A Mandate for Bulgaria’s ‘Two Chairs’ Strategy
Despite the reductive ‘pro-Russian’ label often used by Euro-Atlanticist analysts, Rumen Radev’s electoral victory is not only far more complex, but also familiar in that it signals a potential return to the strategic balancing of Bulgaria’s past.
Canada in Europe? Geography, Law, and the Prospects of EU Membership
The question of “could Canada join the European Union?” has shifted from pure fantasy to speculative but serious legal and political debate. This article explores the legal and practical dimensions surrounding a hypothetical EU membership bid from Canada.
Ireland Braces for a Contentious Presidency
Upcoming elections in Ireland could produce a president at odds with the current government. We look to the Irish constitution for insight into the Irish presidency and constitutional heads of state elsewhere.
Geopolitics Weekly (Israel-Syria Talks, Thai Referendum, Moldova Vote)
This week we cover how sovereignty concerns are derailing Israel-Syria normalization talks; a proposed referendum that could destabilize the Thai-Cambodia border; new Gen-Z protests in Peru; and a geopolitically consequential election in Moldova.
How Germany’s AfD Became a Political Powerhouse
Examining what differentiates Germany's AfD from pre-reunification right-wing parties, and why AfD is succeeding where others have failed.
The Front-Runners: Five Western Leaders in Waiting
Leadership is expected to turn over in key Western states, bringing new policies that will reverberate throughout the global order. This backgrounder examines five key figures poised to form governments in the near future.
The Boris Johnson Era Dawns in Britain
Whether it turns out ‘golden’ or ultimately fleeting will come down to the likely general election in autumn.
Coalition Negotiations Down to the Wire in Spain
What once looked like a clear path to a governing coalition in Madrid doesn’t look so easy anymore.
Post-Lisbon EU’s Superpower Prospects
Although the ink on the Lisbon Treaty hasn’t even dried yet, bureaucrats in Brussels have already begun to plot the EU’s rise as a superpower.
