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Editorial Staff Updated about 13 hours ago

Key Updates from Europe on March 27, 2026

Stay informed with the latest significant developments from Europe and beyond as of March 27, 2026.

Editorial Staff Updated about 18 hours ago

Key Updates from Europe and Beyond - March 14, 2026

Stay informed with the latest significant developments across Europe and other regions as of March 14, 2026.

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Who got the meat? What 10,000 years of European bones suggest about diet inequality

Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

‘Most Favored Nation’ Drug Pricing Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications and potential benefits of implementing a Most Favored Nation drug pricing model.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Egg prices surge in Europe ahead of Easter: Which countries saw the highest rise?

Strategic angle: Egg prices, both consumer and wholesale, are on the rise across Europe, significantly outpacing overall inflation.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Pain at the pump: How Europe is tackling rising fuel prices

Strategic angle: In response to soaring petrol prices, European leaders are implementing various measures to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: ‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children

Strategic angle: As countries across Europe consider banning social media for minors, opinions vary on the effectiveness of such measures.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world?

Strategic angle: A new survey reveals that European nations dominate the list of the most polite countries, despite discrepancies in self-assessment.

Editorial Staff Updated 17 days ago

Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's stability amid global uncertainties during his Tokyo visit.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, signalling changing trend

Strategic angle: Significant increase in Tesla registrations indicates a shift in consumer preferences across Europe.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

Trump says US to end war in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’

US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Pharma Delays Launches in Europe Amid U.S. Pressure

Strategic angle: Drugmakers are postponing the release of new medicines in Europe due to shifting pricing policies and pressures from the U.S.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

Strategic angle: The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Say No to Palantir in Europe

Strategic angle: A call to action against Palantir's influence in Europe.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Climate change is altering Saharan dust—and Europe is downwind

Strategic angle: Residents of Spain, France, and the UK are experiencing eerie orange sunrises and hazy skies due to changing Saharan dust patterns.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe

Strategic angle: A recent study reveals that the time required to earn $1 in the US is significantly longer than in several European countries.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: The 'hoax' of the Nazi time zone in Spain: it robs us of sleep but aligns us with Europe

Strategic angle: Spain's adherence to Central European Time is linked to historical ties with Nazi Germany, raising questions about its impact on daily life.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Will the war in Iran advance or hinder Europe's energy transition?

Strategic angle: European countries remain divided over how to respond to the surge in oil and gas prices.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate stolen in Europe

Strategic angle: A truck carrying a significant shipment of KitKat chocolate has been reported stolen during transit in Europe.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Jewish life in Europe: 'J'accuse. Never again is a lie'

Strategic angle: Israeli strategist Avital Sahar highlights the threats to Jewish communities in Europe amid rising antisemitism.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Trump administration sidelines, threatens Europe in Iran war: EU flounders in new world order

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump issues stark warnings to European nations regarding their role in the Iran conflict, raising concerns about NATO's future.

Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago

Uber aims to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service with Pony AI and Verne

Uber partners with Pony AI and Verne to introduce a pioneering robotaxi service in Europe, currently being tested in Zagreb.

Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago

Night train service resumes between Paris and Berlin

The Belgian-Dutch cooperative European Sleeper is reviving the symbolic rail link between the French and German capitals that was discontinued by SNCF in December 2025.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Pierre Buhler, former diplomat: 'We are witnessing a worrying crack in the European edifice'

Strategic angle: The former ambassador highlights the divisions among European Union member states over how to approach relations with the US.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?

Strategic angle: State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe, with Northern and Western regions often meeting basic expenses, while Eastern Europe and the Balkans struggle.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Siemens boss warns Europe of potential disaster from AI independence prioritization

Strategic angle: Roland Busch cautions against slowing innovation in pursuit of sovereignty.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight

Strategic angle: Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers

Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Strategic angle: Exploring the cross-border collaboration in manufacturing that shapes Europe's future.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: Europe's fertilizer crisis: prices surge due to Iran war and dependence on Russia

Strategic angle: The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis as the Iran war escalates and European dependence on Russian supplies becomes evident.

Briefing: Energy crisis hits Europe - Who pays the price? MEPs clash in The Ring

Strategic angle: In this new edition of The Ring, MEPs debate Europe’s energy strategy amid geopolitical tensions.

Briefing: ‘Iran war is Europe’s war’, says former Trump security advisor

Strategic angle: Trump’s former national security advisor criticizes European leaders for their inaction on the Iran conflict.

Briefing: Europe’s healthcare - A right or a business model? MEPs face off in The Ring

Strategic angle: In this special edition of The Ring, MEPs debate the funding of European health innovation.

Briefing: Across Europe, warm-adapted plants spread as cold specialists retreat

Strategic angle: An international study reveals the impact of climate change on plant communities across Europe.

Briefing: Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise

Strategic angle: A new study reveals significant changes in illicit drug use across Europe, highlighting a decrease in MDMA and increases in ketamine and cocaine.

Briefing: Google Debuts Program to Help Europeans Gain AI Skills

Strategic angle: Google launches an initiative aimed at enhancing AI skills among Europeans.

Briefing: Managed retreat in Europe more widespread than previously assumed

Strategic angle: European countries increasingly resort to managed retreat in response to environmental threats.

Briefing: ‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE foreign minister tells Euronews

Strategic angle: UAE emphasizes the importance of European support amid ongoing regional tensions.

Briefing: Google Launches AI Works for Europe Training Initiative

Strategic angle: A new initiative by Google aims to enhance AI skills across Europe.

Briefing: From foundations to fluency: why upskilling is the key to Europe’s AI future

Strategic angle: Exploring the importance of upskilling in shaping Europe's AI landscape.

Travel

Briefing: Brazilian airline GOL announces direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris

Strategic angle: GOL Airlines expands its international reach with new direct routes to Europe.

Briefing: Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

Strategic angle: New regulations in Europe aim to restrict access to games featuring loot boxes for younger audiences.

Briefing: How European countries are responding to soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: European governments are implementing various strategies to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on motorists amid geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

US eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies

The United States has relaxed its sanctions on Russian oil to address rising prices, causing tensions with European partners.

Briefing: MaiaSpace: Europe steps up in the race for reusable rockets

Strategic angle: French start-up Maiaspace is developing Europe's first reusable mini-launcher, challenging American dominance in the space sector.

Briefing: 30% of Europe’s cocaine routed through West Africa region

Strategic angle: A new report highlights the alarming trend of cocaine trafficking routes shifting from Latin America to Europe via West Africa.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

Oil prices resume rally as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release

Traders remain optimistic despite potential reserve releases.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

Top news of the day | March 9, 2026 - Morning

Follow the latest developments from Europe and around the world for March 9, 2026.

Briefing: Do Europeans see their fellow citizens as morally good or bad?

Strategic angle: A recent survey reveals that most Europeans view their fellow citizens positively, with only one country reporting a majority belief in moral badness.

Briefing: After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order

Strategic angle: Ursula von der Leyen attempts to defuse criticism by reaffirming commitment to international law.

Briefing: Trafficking victims: Number in Europe might be 'much higher' than previously thought

Strategic angle: More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years, with war and displacement exacerbating the crisis.

Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory

Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.

Briefing: ESA Analyzing Fireball Over Europe on 8 March 2026

Strategic angle: A bright fireball was observed across multiple European countries, prompting investigation by the European Space Agency.