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Debate: After Ceuta: why is Spain in the crosshairs?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
The interior ministers of the EU member states will hold a video conference today, Tuesday, to discuss the consequences of the Ceuta migrant influx, which has now subsided. Sharp criticism has been levelled at Spain – but the talks will also address the rifts that have opened up within the EU over migration policy and border protection. Italy, for example, has suspended the Schengen rules on travel to and from Spain for one month.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Will Hamas lay down its arms?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the "Board of Peace" which he established in January has reached an agreement on the disarmament of terrorist organisation Hamas. An Israeli government spokesperson reacted with scepticism and stressed that there would be no withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip until Hamas fighters had laid down their arms. Europe's press takes stock.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Fifa: Infantino on the way out?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
Fifa President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell World Cup shares to private investors. The plan will no longer be pursued, the head of international football's governing body explained. But criticism of Infantino's leadership continues unabated, with the head of Spain's Laliga, Javier Tebas, calling for his resignation. Commentators ask what the future holds for the Fifa president - and his federation.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Czech Republic: clash between government and media?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has barred a journalist from the daily newspaper Deník N from attending a press conference despite the fact that according to the newspaper she had applied for accreditation in good time and in accordance with the rules. The journalists' association is now considering boycotting press conferences in retaliation. Commentators discuss whether this marks the beginning of a repressive trend, as well as appropriate responses.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: CSD attack in Berlin: what to think, what to do?

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 12:44
Berlin's Christopher Street Day parade was cut short on Saturday evening following an attack. A van driver ploughed into a crowd on the fringes of the festival and then attacked passers-by with what appeared to be a machete. One woman died and 29 people were injured. The suspected 21-year-old perpetrator was a known Islamist. He was shot dead in a police operation on Sunday.
Categories: European Union

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