BERN, June 14 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Swiss voters have rejected a controversial proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million in a national referendum held on June 14, 2026. Initial projections from the national broadcaster SRF indicated that roughly 55%
ZURICH, June 14 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Swiss citizens cast their ballots on Sunday to determine whether the country will implement a strict cap on its total population. The referendum, which addresses concerns regarding immigration, strained public services, and housing shortages, carries
VILNIUS, June 13 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Authorities in Vilnius briefly warned residents of a potential military drone incursion into Lithuanian airspace on Saturday. The National Crisis Management Centre confirmed the emergency alert was triggered by an object initially identified by radar
BRUSSELS, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An extensive overhaul of immigration and asylum policy entered into force across the European Union on Friday, marking a legislative shift a decade in the making as member states face intensifying pressure from nationalist parties.
“Sin taxes never made anyone healthier or richer.” That is the blunt verdict of Adam Bartha, Director of EPICENTER, as Brussels enters what may prove to be the most consequential six months of the EU’s long-running battle over ultra-processed foods. From July,
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The United States plans a significant reduction in the aircraft and warships it allocates for NATO operations in Europe. According to an exclusive report by the New York Times on Friday, citing two senior European
A petition calling for international recognition of the genocides committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been launched in Paris. The FONAREV and CIA-VAR officials then headed to Brussels, insiders report, to conduct a series of high-level briefings with MEPs and
Across Europe, governments and EU institutions are expanding taxes and regulations aimed at shaping personal behaviour. Excise policy has quietly become one of the most active fronts in Europe’s broader debate about public health, state intervention and fiscal pressures. Many of our
The European Commission announced last week that a new age verification app designed to protect children online would soon be made available to citizens across the EU. The move is welcome. But it arrives against a backdrop of rising concern about youth
Italy is moving to extradite a suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities. The case highlights rising concerns around cybercrime and global enforcement cooperation. Experts say the outcome could influence Europe cybersecurity laws and global policy. ROME, ITALY, April 26, 2026 (Parliament
Brussels, European Union, April 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) The EU jet fuel shortage has moved from warning to reality faster than most officials expected. Since the US-Iran military conflict erupted on February 28, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut, severing
Brussles, February 15, 2026 — Parliament News — European leaders met in Brussels this week to accelerate policy coordination surrounding EU military autonomy, signaling a defining moment in the continent’s evolving security architecture. The high level discussions, held against the backdrop of
