NEWS ANALYSIS – Facing transatlantic headwinds, Meloni holds her course
ROME – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has declined to join U.S. President Trump’s Gaza peace initiative, citing incompatibility with Article 11 of the Italian Constitution…
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NEWS ANALYSIS – Europe sharpens its tone as Iran’s crackdown intensifies
Europe’s response to Iran’s intensifying crackdown on protesters is growing louder and more coordinated. On Thursday, the foreign ministers of the G7 issued a joint…
By Brandy Miller | 16 January 2026
NEWS ANALYSIS – Iran and the widening reach of American pressure
As anti-regime protests continue to spread across Iran, the White House has opted for escalation.
By Giampiero Gramaglia | 14 January 2026
Europe’s independence moment takes shape in 2026 programme
The Commission unveiled its 2026 work programme, outlining a sweeping agenda to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and competitiveness
By Arianna De Stefani | 23 October 2025
Trump’s real-estate diplomacy delivers fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas finally reached a ceasefire coordinated by U.S. President Donald Trump and a small circle of American and Arab negotiators.
By Beatrice Telesio di Toritto | 13 October 2025
The EU wins in Moldova, but bigger battles to come
Pro-EU victory in Moldova as Sandu’s party leads, but low turnout and slim majority mean Brussels still has challenges ahead.