Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war
Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London
Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’
Strategic angle: The rise of bigger cars in London prompts debate over fees, safety, and how much space vehicles should take in the city.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Macron denounces far right and hard left, saying they 'remain dangerous'
Strategic angle: In his first public comments since the first round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron warned against parties making 'deals' with the 'extremes.'
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre
Strategic angle: Intense Israeli strikes lead to building collapse in Beirut, raising death toll to at least 900 since early March.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Leapmotor Will Soon Start Building EVs In Spain
Strategic angle: The Chinese brand is expected to use Stellantis' plant in Zaragoza to build the B10.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack
Strategic angle: European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?
Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow
Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'
Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: 'I tell my children it’s just thunder': How ordinary Iranians are dealing with war
Strategic angle: As US and Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Iran, many residents there live in fear, choosing to limit outings as much as possible.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Pakistan denies it targeted Kabul hospital, says it hit 'terrorist' targets
Strategic angle: Pakistan claims precision strikes were aimed at military installations, rejecting allegations of civilian casualties.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026
Strategic angle: A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'
Strategic angle: The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Oppo’s nearly creaseless foldable isn’t launching in Europe after all
Strategic angle: The Find N6 features a 'zero-feel crease' but will not have a global launch as expected.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: 'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands
Strategic angle: EU leaders have almost universally rejected US president Donald Trump’s demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: 'This is not our war': Europe refuses to be dragged into Trump's war with Iran
Strategic angle: The American president has demanded that his allies help unblock the Strait of Hormuz for Gulf oil tankers. France aims to lead an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation, but only once hostilities have ended.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: BNP bets European private credit boom can defy US downturn
Strategic angle: Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: From Vienna’s rooftops, the Kremlin is listening in
Strategic angle: Russia has increased satellite dish activity on buildings it owns in Austrian capital
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Serbia emerges as main hub for Russian destabilization operations in Europe
Strategic angle: Three Serbian nationals were sentenced for anti-Muslim acts linked to the Kremlin.
Editorial Staff Mar 17