For nearly 80 years, two establishment parties have dominated/monopolized Germany's electoral politics.Since 1949, the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and a conservative coalition uniting the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) have anchored every single government – first in West Germany, and then in [...]
Last week, Microsoft released the latest 'Microsoft Digital Defense Report' highlighting how an increasingly interconnected world is reshaping cyber risk for governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The report warns that cyber incidents can create cascading effects across supply chains, public services, and national economies, making resilience a shared responsibility. It underscores the need for stronger collaboration between governments, industry, and international partners to improve information sharing, strengthen defenses, and prepare for emerging threats. As cyber risks continue to evolve, collective preparedness will be essential to safeguarding economic stability, public trust, and national security.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez walks to greet European Council President Charles Michel at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2024.
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Spain will head to the polls next monthSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election today for November 29, after losing a vote on Friday to pass emergency measures to quell nationwide protests over the country’s housing crisis. The Sánchez government has faced growing criticism in recent months over issues including the Ceuta [...]
A 28-year-old plague researcher died on Friday after breaking a test tube containing a pneumonic plague pathogen. Russian media suggests she may have contracted the plague, though this is unconfirmed. The US said it is monitoring the outbreak, and the EU confirmed it is working with Washington. Meanwhile, 12 of the 189 people the researcher [...]
