Europe

Protesters in Tirana, Albania seek to stop t a luxury resort development that presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner wants to streamline on environmentally sensitive land.

How Jared Kushner Sparked a Political Crisis in Albania How Jared Kushner Sparked a Political Crisis in Albania

Outraged Albanians are targeting the presidential son-in-law for pursuing a $4 billion luxury resort deal in a business climate rife with corruption and environmental neglect.

Jun 8, 2026 / Mitchell Prothero

Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg Hasan Piker’s Ban Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

The British government’s decision to revoke the leftist streamer’s visa is part of an ongoing, authoritarian crackdown against pro-Palestine speech.

Jun 4, 2026 / Evan Robins

Ukrainian soldiers from the 30th Brigade fire with Bohdana artillery at Russian positions in the Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on May 31, 2026.

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

Jun 3, 2026 / Anatol Lieven

International Solidarity

International Solidarity International Solidarity

In Barcelona, walls become voices for Palestine.

May 27, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

A Renault SA logo above the automobile plant in Flins, France, on December 20, 2024.

Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders. Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders.

French car company Renault seeks a foothold in rearmament.

May 27, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez speaks during the Global Progressive Mobilization on April 18, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior

At a recent summit, Spain’s prime minister gathered leftist leaders and warned of a new authoritarian world order.

May 12, 2026 / Nomiki Konst

Prime Minister Keir Starmer musters the courage to deliver a speech after his political party, Labour, lost nearly 1,500 seats in local elections across the United Kingdom, at Coin Street Community Centre in London, England, on May 11, 2026.

Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour

Labour leadership’s free fall is also tied to its lack of respect for the base it relies on to function.

May 12, 2026 / Marcus Barnett

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks with media outside Havering Town Hall following the 2026 local election results on May 8, 2026 in Romford, England.

The UK’s Far Right Is On the March—Thanks to Keir Starmer The UK’s Far Right Is On the March—Thanks to Keir Starmer

How the Labour Party’s catastrophic prime minister paved the way for fascists to dominate British politics.

May 11, 2026 / Evan Robins

A photo illustration taken in Nicosia shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website, on May 4, 2026.

How Closing the Strait of Hormuz Has Sparked a Wider Energy Debate in Europe How Closing the Strait of Hormuz Has Sparked a Wider Energy Debate in Europe

The lessons from these shocks is clear.

May 11, 2026 / Stanley Reed

Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets

Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets

Across Barcelona, stencil art turns public space into protest.

May 8, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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