Briefing: Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before
Strategic angle: New studies reveal the pervasive nature of racism and discrimination in Germany, coinciding with the International Day Against Racism.
Briefing: The new old world
Strategic angle: A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: the 20th century is back
Briefing: Officina Stellare wins $2 million contract for lasercom ground station in Spain
Strategic angle: Italian manufacturer Officina Stellare secures funding for advanced optical communication technology.
Briefing: This UK Shop Is Building Your Dream Audi Quattro With V8 Power
Strategic angle: If Audi continued making the Ur-Quattro, it might ditch the five-cylinder for proper V8 power—like this upcoming restomod.
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a decline in life satisfaction among young people in English-speaking countries.
Briefing: Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report finds
Strategic angle: Finland maintains its top position as the world's happiest country for the ninth year running, scoring 7.764 on a 10-point scale.
Briefing: Dana Lixenberg's personal, political and pared-down portraits
Strategic angle: Her photographs of celebrated personalities, from Toni Morrison to Tupac Shakur, have become iconic images.
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.
Briefing: Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire
Strategic angle: After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company.
Briefing: U.K. to Reassess Cost-Effectiveness of Alzheimer's Drugs
Strategic angle: Following successful appeals from drugmakers, the U.K. is reviewing the cost-effectiveness of two new Alzheimer's treatments.
Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.
Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit
Ahead of a key European summit, 10 EU countries are challenging the bloc's climate policy, citing risks to industry.
Briefing: Lyon crash out of Europa League
Strategic angle: Lyon eliminated after a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo in the second leg of the round of 16.
Briefing: 'It was the decision of one oligarch' - Bulgarian PM Gyurov walks back Board of Peace participation
Strategic angle: Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by 'one oligarch'.
Briefing: Putin conducts a 'special musical operation' in Europe
Strategic angle: Valery Gergiev seeks to return to Europe's concert halls amid cultural tensions.
Briefing: 'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto as he tests EU limits
Strategic angle: The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point.
Briefing: Umberto Bossi, provocative founder of Italy's League party, dies at 84
Strategic angle: 'A passionate political leader and a sincere democrat,' Italian President Sergio Mattarella said in tribute.
Briefing: Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm
Strategic angle: A new study reveals the detrimental effects of excessive promotional offers on gamblers.
Briefing: Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked
Strategic angle: Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US amid geopolitical tensions and potential loss of EU support.
Briefing: French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs
Strategic angle: Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs, while others reject the alliance.