The EU is active on multiple fronts, from food security deals with Egypt to restrictive measures against terrorist groups. Meanwhile, political tensions simmer regarding Ukraine and controversial groups. Read more...

Recent events involving Hamas, including discussions surrounding the organization, a Christmas market controversy, and a prisoner release, have sparked debate and reopened old wounds. Read more...

China's tech sector is booming with advancements in robotics, post-quantum security, and compact smartphone design. UBTech deploys robots in factories, XJTLU breaks code records, and Honor plans a mini flagship. Read more...

European leaders downplay Trump's NATO skepticism, while protests erupt in Slovakia against pro-Russia policies and in Germany over right-wing influence. Read more...

Christian Baron explores the AfD's surprising success in Kaiserslautern, attributing it to an "underdog" self-image amid electoral law reform controversies. Read more...

A controversial inquiry by the Union party in Germany is raising questions about the political neutrality and state funding of several NGOs, including journalistic organizations and activist groups like the "Grandmothers Against the Right." Read more...