In the latest sign that Europe’s principle of free movement of people and goods is succumbing to domestic political pressures, Poland and Germany are locked in an escalating dispute over border policy.

The recent announcement by the PKK of its dissolution has opened a wide debate about the fate of its foreign fighters in Turkiye, amid European fears that some of its leaders and members may move to the continent.

Ursula von der Leyen has suffered a legal setback after a court ruled the European Commission was wrong to block access to text messages she exchanged with Pfizer’s CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The relentless rise of the populist right in Europe has been confirmed by results of elections held this week in three different countries: Poland, Portugal and Romania.

European leaders recently called to review relations with “Israel”, in light of what are described as serious violations of international humanitarian law and the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.