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A 12-year-old unaccompanied minor who crossed into Spain on Aug. 3, 2026, is escorted by a Spanish soldier to the Spain-Morocco border as the child begs not to be sent back to Morocco. AP Photo/Bernat Armangue

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Anti-immigration critics seized on the Ceuta migrant situation as evidence of the failure of soft policies, but in reality the bloc has become far more restrictionist in the past decade.
The World Uncertainty Index is a measure that tracks uncertainty across 143 nations by text mining the country-specific reports of the Economist Intelligence Unit. Skorzewiak/Shutterstock

Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here’s why institutional legitimacy and resilience is crucial

Geopolitical and economic uncertainty topped the G7 summit agenda. The world needs strong, inclusive international institutions more than ever.
Amid global energy disruption, the EU’s pledge to procure US oil, LNG, and nuclear energy products worth $750 billion by 2028 is a strategic response to lessen reliance on Russian fossil fuels through diversifying its sources and increasing its energy security. by-studio / Shutterstock

Why Europe can still face a gas crisis without a gas shortage

A gas crisis could challenge Europe next winter if its gas reserves are not replenished. The phaseout of Russian gas and LNG by late 2027 is a major part of the EU’s gas diversification strategy but it exposes the continent to price volatility.
World leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pose for a group photo during the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France on Feb. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

The Paris summit marks a tipping point on AI’s safety and sustainability

The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, held in Paris on Feb. 11, reflected a political shift towards addressing social and environmental challenges posed by AI.
People walk outside the European Parliament in Brussels in May 2024 prior to a debate with the lead candidates for the European Parliament elections. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament elections

European Parliament elections are held every five years and are often volatile. This week’s should be no exception.

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