US President Donald Trump now believes it would be possible for Ukraine to recapture its territories which are currently occupied by Russia. With the support of Europe and Nato, a return to the original borders as they were at the start of the war is an option, he wrote on Truth Social. Until now, Trump had talked of ceding captured territory to Russia as the way to end the war. Commentators debate motives and consequences.
The Republic of Moldova will hold parliamentary elections on Sunday. The pro-European PAS party led by President Maia Sandu has been at the helm of this country of 2.6 million inhabitants over the past four years. Sandu and her party have warned repeatedly in the election campaign that Russia may try to influence the vote. Commentators see the people of Moldova facing a choice between Europe and Russian paternalism.
US President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have instructed the US Food and Drug Administration to warn pregnant women against taking paracetamol, on the grounds that the painkiller increases the risk of autism in children. They took this step despite the fact that there is currently now hard scientific evidence to support the claim. Commentators take a closer look.
An artificial intelligence-powered digital assistant has been appointed to a ministerial post in Albania. By definition objective and incorruptible, Diella (Albanian for "sunshine"), was previously the avatar of a chatbot wearing traditional dress that featured on government websites, and will now join the fight against corruption as minister for public procurement. Responsibility for Diella lies with Prime Minister Edi Rama. The media are divided over the initiative.
US President Donald Trump has lambasted the United Nations in a speech to its General Assembly, telling the organisation that it was "not even close to living up to" its potential. He said that he himself had ended seven wars without any support from the UN. He also criticised Europe's climate and migration policies, among other things. Commentators debate what it all means.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's recognition of Palestine as an independent state at a UN conference in New York. He described the move as a necessary step towards peace. Canada, the UK, Australia and Portugal had already recognised Palestine shortly before France, while Belgium, Malta and Luxembourg went on to do so shortly afterwards. The discussions at the meeting in New York were focused on the Gaza war and the goal of a two-state solution.
As the mood on the world stage shifts from diplomacy and international cooperation towards aggression and isolation, world leaders are meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York today. Eighty years after its founding, the United Nations seems less influential than ever. What role does the organisation play in today's world?
Russian fighter jets reportedly violated Estonian airspace last Friday. According to the Estonian Foreign Ministry, the incursion by the three MIG-31 aircraft lasted twelve minutes. Tallinn has requested consultations under Article 4 of the Nato treaty. Russia has denied any violation of Estonia's airspace. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk explained that his country would not hesitate to shoot down intruding fighter jets.
Since he began his second term as US president, Donald Trump has been taking action against journalists and media outlets that he claims spread lies or are biased against him. Only recently, a court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Trump against the New York Times, and he has threatened to have the broadcasting licences of TV stations ABC and NBC revoked. Commentators discuss the consequences of this policy.
Tens of thousands of people attended a public memorial service for murdered right-wing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. US President Donald Trump described the influencer as a "martyr for American freedom" and repeated his claim that the "radical left" was responsible for the murder. Europe's press voices concern.
Published by the former President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi on 9 September 2024, the report on the future of EU competitiveness was supposed to bring growth, stability and resilience, setting out numerous proposals to put the EU on a solid footing. Commentators take stock one year later and reach a sobering conclusion.
US broadcaster ABC has cancelled the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. On Monday's programme Kimmel commented on the killing of Charlie Kirk and suggested that Trump's allies were trying to exploit the murder. The US president himself praised the move, which leading Democrats have criticised. Commentators take a look at how freedom of expression is faring in the land of liberty.