Global Temperature Record Broken in August as Oceans Reach New Highs
EU climate monitoring finds August the warmest month ever; ocean temperatures hit unprecedented levels and the UN urges fossil fuel reductions.
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Europe’s Moment: From Funding Relief to Shaping a Durable Israel–Palestine Strategy
As transatlantic dynamics shift, Europe has an opening to adopt a coherent, credible policy on Israel–Palestine that pairs aid with diplomacy.
Icelanders head to the polls on EU membership as a tight count unfolds
Icelanders voted on EU accession; final count is expected to be extremely close, with ballots tallied through the night.
Complaint against Mohammed VI before the ICC: What is known, what remains to be proven
A legal initiative targeting King Mohammed VI and Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has sparked numerous reactions on social media over the past few days. Some commentaries are already speaking of an “earthquake in The Hague” or an international indictment of the Moroccan government. The reality, however, is more nuanced: a complaint has indeed…
Russia’s LNG Pivot to Asia: Strategic Shifts and Market Consequences
As sanctions and declining European purchases reshape trade, Russia is shifting a larger share of its LNG exports toward Asian markets, with implications for prices, shipping and energy diplomacy.
History and Strategy: How Ceuta’s Past Should Guide Spain’s Next Steps
Ceuta’s centuries-long history and its role at the Strait of Gibraltar should shape Spanish policy, balancing sovereignty, bilateral ties with Morocco, EU obligations and humanitarian concerns.
When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2026? Dates, Rules and Political Context
A clear guide to when daylight saving time ends in 2026 in the United States and the European Union, with the political and legal context behind seasonal clock changes.
History and Reality: What Ceuta Means for Spain’s Next Moves
Ceuta’s historical status, legal framework and recent border incidents frame Spain’s policy choices. Understanding the exclave’s past and present is essential for coherent national and European responses.
Ceuta’s Past and the Policy Choices Facing Spain
Ceuta’s long history, its status as an EU external border and recent migration episodes should frame Spain’s diplomatic and border-policy responses with Morocco.
Morocco–Europe After the Ceuta Crisis: Is Trust Permanently Damaged?
By Isaac Hammouch The new migratory crisis in Ceuta has abruptly revived memories of 2021 and placed relations between Morocco and the European Union back under strain. Yet behind the issue of migration lies something much deeper: trust between two partners that have become interdependent. Trade, security, migration, Western Sahara, investment, and diplomatic leverage are…