Should Europeans fear a new energy crisis with the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran is now blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which 1 in 5 barrels of oil and a quarter of the world’s liquefied natural gas transit.As oil and gas prices rise, should Europeans be worried about ...
4 Maalis 5min
Is the EU still the biggest supporter of international law?
Historically, the EU has placed crucial importance on upholding international law. But after the US and Israeli strikes in Iran, the EU is turning a blind eye to the violation of the principles of the...
3 Maalis 4min
Today on Briefed: Europe Talks Back (Extended Format)
Today’s Briefed Special is a longer conversation from our series Europe Talks Back.The European Union is one of the world’s most developed regions; yet deep territorial inequalities persist. According...
2 Maalis 24min
Will the death of activist Quentin Deranque weaken antifascist movements in Europe?
“Far-left kills.” That’s how extreme-right protesters have described the death of Quentin Deranque. A formula also used by various political figures in France and abroad to blame far-left and antifasc...
27 Helmi 5min
The fabricated controversy around Spain’s Therian subculture
In Spain, the Therian community—people who spiritually identify as animals—has been the subject of heated debates on social media and in the press. Yet, the phenomenon exists primarily in the mouths o...
26 Helmi 4min
How Poland is preparing for a potential war?
Poland isn’t just preparing for war—it’s rewriting the rulebook on how to get ready. The defence training programmes adopted in 2025 should train some 400 000 people this year only. Meanwhile, the re...
25 Helmi 4min
How does the EU respond to US sanctions against Europeans?
The U.S. President keeps putting pressure on the EUWhether it’s sanctions against International Criminal Court judges or threats of tariffs, Donald Trump is using coercion to sway European decisions.S...
24 Helmi 5min
Are we serious about regulating AI ?
AI can be tricked into saying almost anything. That’s what a BBC journalist recently discovered. He found an easy way to make AI say whatever he wanted.Are authorities doing enough to regulate AI? At ...
23 Helmi 5min
