A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK’s relationship with the European Union has exploded into life thanks to the anticipated Labour leadership contest. There is now a widespread view that while the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) provides a minimal framework, it does not address the deeper economic and geopolitical pressures reshaping Europe or the challenges facing the U.K.
The global order is shifting again, and this time the tremors are being felt in every corridor of Brussels. Donald Trump’s return to the White House has injected a new volatility into international politics, unsettling allies, emboldening adversaries and forcing Europe to confront the limits of its own strategic autonomy. The tone from Washington is…
Frank Schellings, OA RHB, writes for the EU Political Report. In May 2026, Pride celebrated its 30th anniversary. What once started as an activist march for equal rights has grown into one of the most important LGBTQIA+ events in Belgium and Europe. Under the powerful theme “When Times Get Darker, We Shine Brighter”, this anniversary…
