> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://middlepowers.fyi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Western Europe
> Week of January 26, 2026
## Regional Summary
**The Competence Illusion**
Across western Europe, governments are speaking confidently about power and strategy abroad while their political foundations crumble at home. Bold diplomacy grabs headlines, but it rests on fractured coalitions, blocked legislatures, and broken rules.
France offers the starkest case. Sébastien Lecornu, the prime minister, cannot pass a budget without forcing it through — he invoked Article 49.3 for the third time this week, surviving six censure motions — yet his government opened a consulate in Greenland to counter American territorial ambitions and launched a campaign on social media against Russian and American disinformation. The "French Response" account gained 145,000 followers; the budget gained no parliamentary majority. Jean-Noël Barrot, the foreign minister, insisted Europeans "can and must take charge of their security," but the government he serves cannot take charge of its own legislature. The assertiveness is real, but it hangs over a void of domestic legitimacy that Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to fill.
Germany's version is more polished but no less hollow. Friedrich Merz, the chancellor, urged Europe to speak "the language of power politics," and Lars Klingbeil, his finance minister, unveiled the EU-India free trade agreement that slashes tariffs on German cars from 110% to 10%. A new format with France, Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands will deepen economic coordination. Yet the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has published a 156-page governing programme for a state where it polls at 40%, complete with "remigration" plans and proposals to gut democratic oversight. The Bundeswehr remains 9% below its recruitment target. Mr Merz is building a European architecture while his own political foundations shift.
The strain cuts both ways. Keir Starmer secured prizes in Beijing — visa-free travel, expanded trade, £10.9 billion in AstraZeneca investment — only for Donald Trump to call the deals "very dangerous," exposing the cost of playing both sides. At home, Labour's National Executive Committee blocked Andy Burnham from a by-election with Mr Starmer voting against a potential rival, while the Conservatives under Kemi Badenoch told centrists to "get out of the way" as more MPs defected to Reform UK. Even King Charles broke form, releasing an environmental advocacy documentary on Amazon Prime and stepping into territory the constitutional settlement keeps closed. When the governing party blocks internal competition, the opposition purges its centre, and the head of state enters advocacy, diplomatic gains cannot paper over breakdown at home.
Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister, saw her coalition fracture as Roberto Vannacci launched his own party, threatening the parliamentary arithmetic that keeps the government alive, even as Antonio Tajani, the foreign minister, pushed to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation — hawkish enough to provoke Tehran into summoning Italy's ambassador. In Spain, the Adamuz train disaster that killed 45 people became a crisis of credibility when Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister, broke two days of silence to attend a UN event rather than the victims' funeral, while his opponents used the catastrophe against him at a European People's Party summit. Both governments project decisiveness abroad while struggling to hold together the coalitions and public trust needed to govern at home.
Across the continent leaders speak with growing confidence about strategic autonomy and power politics while their domestic political orders — weakened by fragile coalitions, populist rebels, and broken rules — provide less and less foundation for the ambitions they advertise. External projection and internal erosion are not just coexisting; they feed off each other, as leaders reach outward because the ground at home has become too unstable to stand on.
## Country Summaries
### 
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer achieved results from China this week, but President Donald Trump called the deals "very dangerous" — a blunt warning that Britain's strategy of hedging between great powers brings real friction with America.
Mr Starmer completed the first British leader's visit to China in eight years, meeting President Xi Jinping and securing wins: visa-free travel for British citizens, expanded trade agreements, and a £10.9 billion commitment from AstraZeneca to invest in China through 2030. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-21) But Mr Trump's criticism showed the cost of this bilateral approach. The UK is betting it can maintain Chinese economic partnerships while preserving American alliance ties, yet Mr Trump's "very dangerous" assessment suggests Washington sees things differently.
Even as Britain pursues this delicate external balance, its domestic institutions are fragmenting. Labour's National Executive Committee voted to block Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Mr Starmer personally voting against his potential rival. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-23) The decision triggered accusations of internal "civil war" and exposed how the governing party now prioritizes leadership protection over electoral prospects — hardly a sign of confidence.
The opposition is fracturing too. Following former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's defection to Reform UK, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch declared that centrist ideas are "no longer wanted" in the party and told dissenters to "get out of the way." (The Guardian, 2026-01-26) This explicit abandonment of the centre marks a rupture with decades of Conservative tradition and deepens the party's rightward drift as more MPs follow Ms Braverman to Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
King Charles III released a political documentary on Amazon Prime called "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision," which premiered at Windsor Castle. The environmental advocacy film breaks the constitutional tradition of royal political neutrality — a remarkable move for a monarch whose role depends on staying above partisan politics. The film represents direct political engagement by the constitutional head of state, adding monarchical stress to the institutional breakdown already affecting both governing and opposition parties.
Britain's external strategy may be working — Mr Starmer's China visit produced real economic gains — but the domestic foundations of British politics are under strain. When the governing party blocks rivals, the opposition abandons the centre, and the monarchy enters political advocacy, success abroad cannot mask the crisis at home.
* **Mr Starmer visits China seeking economic reset amid Trump tensions** — Mr Starmer made the first visit to China by a British leader in eight years, meeting Mr Xi and announcing visa-free travel for Brits. The trip faced criticism from Mr Trump who called UK-China business deals 'very dangerous', while Mr Starmer defended pursuing closer economic ties. *([abcnews.go.com](https://reuters.com/world/china/uks-starmer-heads-china-repair-ties-he-navigates-tensions-with-us-2026-01-27))*
* **Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK amid party direction disputes** — Ms Braverman defected to Reform UK, following former security minister Robert Jenrick's earlier switch. Ms Badenoch responded by saying centrist ideas are 'no longer wanted' in the party and that dissenters should 'get out of the way', marking a rightward shift in Conservative positioning. *([theguardian.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/british-lawmaker-braverman-defects-farages-reform-uk-2026-01-26/))*
* **Rachel Reeves faces questions over absence from China trip and policy pressures** — Chancellor Rachel Reeves was notably absent from Mr Starmer's high-profile China visit despite previously advocating for stronger economic ties. Speculation arose about tensions with the PM, while she separately faced criticism over student loan threshold freezes and business rate changes affecting pubs. *([dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15505325/Mystery-Rache-Reeves-Chancellor-absence-China-trip-tensions-Starmer.html))*
* **David Lammy stands in for Starmer at PMQs, faces Conservative attacks** — Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stepped in for Prime Minister's Questions while Mr Starmer was in China, facing criticism from Conservative shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith about pub closures and business rates. Mr Lammy was dubbed 'left-behind Lammy' by opponents. *([bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4gw427eenpt))*
* **Bank of England expected to hold interest rates amid inflation concerns** — Economists predict the Bank of England will keep interest rates at 3.75% at its February meeting as inflation rose to 3.4% in December. The central bank also faces cost-cutting pressures, leading to staff reorganization and potential job reductions. *([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/even-the-bank-of-england-is-struggling-to-make-ends-meet))*
* **Mr Starmer faces migrant protests and calls Andrew to testify on Epstein links** — Thousands protested in Crowborough chanting 'Keir Starmer's a traitor' over migrants being housed at a former army camp. Separately, Mr Starmer called for Prince Andrew to testify before US Congress about his Jeffrey Epstein connections following release of new Epstein files. *([dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15496219/Thousands-chant-Starmers-traitor-march-Crowborough-protesting-migrants.html))*
* **King Charles makes public appearances amid ongoing cancer treatment** — The King attended the Sandringham parkrun for the second consecutive year, greeting joggers as they completed their first lap. The event was organized in partnership with Move Against Cancer charity. The King has been receiving cancer treatment since early 2024. *([news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/the-king-greets-joggers-in-surprise-appearance-at-cancer-charity-parkrun-13501390))*
* **King Charles faces calls to formally apologise for crown's role in slavery** — MPs and campaigners called on the King to make a formal apology for transatlantic slavery after new research detailed how the British crown and Royal Navy extended and protected the trade in enslaved people for centuries. The calls follow publication of 'The Crown's Silence' book. *([theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/news/2026/jan/30/calls-for-king-charles-to-formally-apologise-for-slavery-after-research-shows-crowns-role))*
* **Reform UK campaigns in Gorton by-election with attacks on Starmer's Brexit policy** — Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin declared the Gorton and Denton by-election a 'referendum on Mr Starmer', claiming Brexit voters have been betrayed. The campaign focuses on immigration and higher bills, with Mr Goodwin arguing Labour is edging Britain back under EU control through customs deals and youth mobility schemes. *([bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-attack-on-reform-candidate-shows-his-future-on-ballot))*
* **Mr Starmer criticized over historical legal pursuit of British soldiers** — Former Army chief Lord Dannatt called on Mr Starmer to explain his involvement in legal cases that saw hundreds of British soldiers investigated for alleged war crimes. Critics questioned Mr Starmer's role and enthusiasm for pursuing these cases during his legal career. *([gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/politics/keir-starmer-british-soldiers-explain-himself))*
* [UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump — abcnews.go.com](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uks-starmer-heads-china-seeking-thaw-relations-risking-129587744)
* [UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/china/uks-starmer-heads-china-repair-ties-he-navigates-tensions-with-us-2026-01-27)
* [Starmer vows to remain 'clear-eyed' over national security as he flies to China — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/27/starmer-vows-to-remain-clear-eyed-over-national-security-as-he-flies-to-china)
* [UK's Starmer arrives in China, encourages firms to seize opportunities — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/britains-starmer-heads-china-western-alliances-face-strain-2026-01-28)
* [Why is the UK's Keir Starmer in China and what does he want to achieve? — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/29/why-is-the-uks-keir-starmer-in-china-and-what-does-he-want-to-achieve)
* [UK politics: Starmer shrugs off Trump's criticism of 'very dangerous' deal with China — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jan/30/donald-trump-keir-starmer-china-uk-us-trade-deals-tariffs-latest-news)
* [Starmer vows to take UK deeper into EU single market — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-vows-take-uk-deeper-into-eu-single-market)
* [Starmer aims to revive defense talks with EU — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/uk-keir-starmer-aims-to-revive-defense-talks-with-eu)
* [Starmer Renews UK Bid to Join EU Defense Fund After Rejection — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-01/starmer-renews-uk-bid-to-join-eu-defense-fund-after-rejection)
* [Keir Starmer walks tightrope over myriad issues in quest to bolster China ties — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/27/keir-starmer-walks-tightrope-over-myriad-issues-in-quest-to-bolster-china-ties)
* [From the Burnham row to the China visit, avoiding hard choices is the Starmer doctrine — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/28/andy-burnham-china-visit-keir-starmer)
* [Starmer is putting his political survival ahead of the national interest — telegraph.co.uk](https://telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/01/starmer-is-putting-his-political-survival-ahead-of-the-nati)
* [We saw lies, absolute lies: Starmer defends blocking Burnham from by-election run after backlash — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15496219/Thousands-chant-Starmers-traitor-march-Crowborough-protesting-migrants.html)
* [Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row — bbc.co.uk](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3zp2p8qwzo)
* [Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/live/cr5z0rz893dt)
* [Starmer Rival Barred From Contesting Seat, Widening Labour Rift — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-25/starmer-rival-barred-from-contesting-seat-widening-labour-rift)
* [Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/starmer-leadership-rival-burnham-blocked-seeking-uk-parliamentary-return-2026-01-25)
* [Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash — bbc.co.uk](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdj8jg4gnyo)
* [Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/cpwnjdnz2n5o)
* [Starmer had no good options on Burnham – but blocking him is a big risk — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/25/blocking-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-ruthlessness-weakness-labour)
* [Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer triggers Labour civil war' and 'Republicans break ranks' — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c07x0d8283no)
* ['Huge mistake': Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/25/andy-burnham-blocked-from-byelection-race-by-labour-ruling-committee)
* [Labour blocks Andy Burnham from standing for parliament: how it happened and why — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/labour-blocks-andy-burnham-from-standing-for-parliament-how-it-happened-and-why-274309)
* [Here's the lesson of the Andy Burnham saga: Labour needs a new leader – fast — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/26/andy-burnham-labour-new-leader)
* [The Burnham fiasco shows that the right of the Labour party would rather see it burn than lose control — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/27/burnham-fiasco-right-labour-party-starmer)
* [Was Labour right to block Andy Burnham's return as an MP? — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/27/was-labour-right-to-block-andy-burnham-return-as-an-mp)
* [On Labour's soft left, the question isn't whether to challenge Starmer, but when — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/26/labour-soft-left-starmer-andy-burnham-rebel-mps)
* [Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/25/labour-reverse-decision-block-andy-burnham)
* [Tuesday briefing: Why Labour banned Burnham – and what the 'King of the North' might do next — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/27/tuesday-briefing-andy-burnham-byelection-greater-manchester-labour-first-edition)
* [Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/26/andy-burnham-barred-from-byelection-to-help-labour-focus-says-scotland-secretary-douglas-alexander)
* [Labour announce candidate for crucial by-election after Keir Starmer blocked Andy Burnham from standing — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15515387/Labour-candidate-election-Keir-Starmer-blocked-Andy-Burnham.html)
* [Politics news: Andy Burnham launches new attack on Keir Starmer — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/politics/politics-news-latest-keir-starmer-china-reform-nigel-farage-by-election)
* [First by-election poll shows Reform narrowly ahead... but Labour would romp to victory if Andy Burnham had not been blocked — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15506329/Byelection-poll-Reform-ahead-Labour-victory-Andy-Burnham.html)
* [Labour attacks Green party drugs policy in Gorton and Denton byelection — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/28/labour-attacks-green-party-drugs-policy-gorton-and-denton-byelection)
* [Bye bye, Labour – the next election could be Reform vs Green… and nothing in between — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/voices/gorton-denton-labour-starmer-green-party-byelection-hannah-spencer-b2910887.html)
* [Gorton and Denton By-Election: Green and Reform lead Labour after Burnham blocked — betting.betfair.com](https://betting.betfair.com/politics/uk-politics/gorton-and-denton-by-election-betting-tips-green-reform-lead-labour-burnham-blocked-260126-204.html)
* [Lucy Powell focused on Labour unity before Gorton and Denton poll — bbc.co.uk](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgxze4ngk7o)
* [Survation | Labour polling at their lowest point since the General Election, as Conservatives overtake and Greens catch up — survation.com](https://www.survation.com/labour-polling-at-their-lowest-point-since-the-general-election-as-conservatives-overtake-and-greens-catch-up/)
* [King's film reveals his personal philosophy — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62wepw43k3o)
* ['I wasn't going to be diverted,' says King Charles about campaign on the environment — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/28/i-wasnt-going-to-be-diverted-says-king-charles-about-campaign-on-the-environment)
* [King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film — cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/media/king-charles-environment-legacy-documentary-intl)
* [King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/britain-king-charles-documentary-38cc5fef32a704175c76e862698e4515)
* [Prince Harry Makes Surprise Appearance in King Charles' New Documentary — people.com](https://people.com/prince-harry-makes-surprise-appearance-king-charles-new-documentary-11894528)
* [EXCLUSIVE: Why King Charles' New Documentary Has Broken One of the Monarchy's Most Sacred Rules Ever — radaronline.com](https://radaronline.com/p/king-charles-finding-harmony-documentary-broken-sacred-royal-rule)
* [King Charles III nature documentary released — bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/ce8rj6rl71po)
* [I watched King Charles's new documentary and one thing was odd — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2164737/king-charles-film-harmony-latest)
* [King Charles speaks of backlash he suffered due to his environmental campaigning in new documentary — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-speaks-of-backlash-he-suffered-due-to-his-environmental-campaigning-in-new-documentary-13500274)
* [King Charles says he wants to improve the planet before he 'shuffles off this mortal coil' — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15506533/King-Charles-change-planet-dies-documentary-criticism-talked-plants.html)
* [Intimate new King Charles documentary breaks one of the biggest royal rules and raises eyebrows — cosmopolitan.com](https://cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a69026129/new-king-charles-documentary)
* [King Charles reacts to 'upsetting' criticism he's faced for decades on pressing issue — mirror.co.uk](https://mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-reacts-upsetting-criticism-36631839)
* [UK right-wing Reform attracts another Conservative defector, Suella Braverman — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/british-lawmaker-braverman-defects-farages-reform-uk-2026-01-26/)
* [Braverman's predictable defection is Farage's biggest political gamble yet — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/26/bravermans-predictable-defection-is-farages-biggest-political-gamble-yet)
* [Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/28/centrist-ideas-no-longer-wanted-in-conservative-party-says-kemi-badenoch)
* [Kemi Badenoch apologises for Suella Braverman mental health claim — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vrjyzyxlo)
* [Kemi Badenoch demands the Right focuses fire on Keir Starmer — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15505155/Kemi-Badenoch-Right-focuses-fire-Keir-Starmer.html)
* [Badenoch shoots herself in the foot on the Tories' long march to the right — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/28/badenoch-tories-mp-defections-march-to-the-right)
* [Farage says the right is uniting. The reality is very different — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/is-the-right-really-uniting-hardly-it-is-more-divided-than-ever-13499394)
* [Britain's shifting political scene: defections to Nigel Farage's Reform — straitstimes.com](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/britains-shifting-political-scene-defections-to-nigel-farages-reform)
* [Trump Spells Serious Trouble for Nigel Farage and Reform UK — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-01-26/trump-spells-serious-trouble-for-nigel-farage-and-reform-uk)
* [Nigel Farage admits Suella Braverman was 'useless' as home secretary – here's why — independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/nigel-farage-suella-braverman-home-secretary-b2907753.html)
* [Tories 'on the right but appeal to the majority', says Kemi Badenoch — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/tories-on-the-right-but-appeal-to-the-majority-says-kemi-badenoch-13500081)
* [Kemi Badenoch needs centrists to win — newstatesman.com](https://newstatesman.com/politics/conservatives/2026/01/kemi-badenoch-needs-centrists-to-win)
* [POLL OF THE DAY: Do you support Suella Braverman's defection to Reform? VOTE NOW — gbnews.com](https://www.gbnews.com/membership/polls/suella-braverman-mp-reform-uk)
* [Nigel Farage opens investigation into Reform candidate over 'racist' and 'sickening' social media posts — lbc.co.uk](https://lbc.co.uk/article/nigel-farage-urged-suspend-reform-mike-manning-5HjdRYx_2)
* [Mystery over Reeves' absence from big China trip amid rumours of tensions with Starmer — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15505325/Mystery-Rache-Reeves-Chancellor-absence-China-trip-tensions-Starmer.html)
* [Rachel Reeves defends 'fair and reasonable' student loans system — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/ce3k4xdqyp1o)
* [Rachel Reeves savaged as construction firms face administration over tax hikes — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2161979/rachel-reeves-warned-labour-housebuilding-construction-firms)
* [Rachel Reeves is rediscovering the Laffer curve — moneyweek.com](https://moneyweek.com/economy/uk-economy/rachel-reeves-tax-rises-laffer-curve)
* [Martin Lewis slams Rachel Reeves over 'immoral' student loan decision — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/money/martin-lewis-challenges-reeves-over-student-loans)
* [Rachel Reeves delivers killer blow to UK's most-loved place tomorrow — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2164970/rachel-reeves-delivers-killer-blow-uks-most-loved-place-tomorrow-gone-too-far)
* [Rachel Reeves skewered in PMQs row over pubs — express.co.uk](https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2163453/pmqs-live-kemi-badenoch-david-lammy)
* [PMQs: Andrew Griffith presses David Lammy on business rates — bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4gw427eenpt)
* [David Lammy torn apart in PMQs row as Keir Starmer hides in China — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2163689/david-lammy-torn-apart-pmqs)
* [David Lammy has lost his mind – even more deluded than Keir Starmer — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2162493/david-lammy-has-finally-lost)
* [Lee Anderson hands David Lammy brutal PMQs takedown over Labour's pub support package — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/politics/lee-anderson-row-david-lammy-brutal-pmqs-takedown-labour-pub-support-package)
* [David Lammy's My London: 'You can find me screaming, shouting and swearing at Spurs' — standard.co.uk](https://standard.co.uk/lifestyle/david-lammy-deputy-prime-minister-my-london-spurs-b1268737.html)
* [Even the Bank of England Is Struggling to Make Ends Meet — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/even-the-bank-of-england-is-struggling-to-make-ends-meet)
* [How inflation rebound is set to affect UK interest rates — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/business/interest-rates-inflation-bank-of-england-b2911651.html)
* [Bank of England to hold rates on Feb 5, slim majority expect March cut - Reuters poll — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/bank-england-hold-rates-feb-5-slim-majority-expect-march-cut-2026-01-26)
* [Bank of England interest rate predictions: UK inflation cools hopes for significant cuts — gbnews.com](https://www.gbnews.com/money/interest-rates-bank-of-england-inflation-cuts)
* [Bank of England set to hold interest rates — cityam.com](https://www.cityam.com/bank-of-england-set-to-hold-interest-rates/)
* [Farage wants to end BoE reserve payments. Here's how much banks make — thebanker.com](https://www.thebanker.com/content/0504a3ab-52da-4eb9-81f5-8cb857202bf2)
* [Will the Bank of England give any clues to the path of interest rates? — ft.com](https://ft.com/content/40b04ff2-9a46-42f6-9c3e-4ec503a5b797)
* [Banks' present stability is hard won — thebanker.com](https://thebanker.com/content/340afcb7-c266-4a84-9624-000b13757366)
* [Thousands chant 'Keir Starmer's a traitor' as they march through Crowborough protesting against migrants — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15496219/Thousands-chant-Starmers-traitor-march-Crowborough-protesting-migrants.html)
* [Crowds chant 'Keir Starmer is a traitor' as hundreds protest in Crowborough after male migrants moved into nearby ex-army barracks — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15517569/Crowds-chant-Keir-Starmer-traitor-Crowborough-migrants.html)
* [Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein links — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/31/keir-starmer-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-testify-us-jeffrey-epstein-links)
* [Andrew's problems just got worse - King Charles only has 1 option left — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2164922/andrews-problems-just-got-even)
* [The King greets joggers in surprise appearance at cancer charity parkrun — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/the-king-greets-joggers-in-surprise-appearance-at-cancer-charity-parkrun-13501390)
* [King's secret cancer scare: Why Charles kept previous brush with disease secret — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-15502693/Kings-secret-cancer-scare-Charles-kept-previous-brush-disease-secret-years-2024-diagnosis.html)
* [King Charles Refused to 'Change' One Breakfast Habit, as Royal Chef Reveals the Monarch's Important 'Instruction' — marieclaire.com](https://marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/royal-chef-king-charles-chef-breakfast-instruction-refused-to-change-habit)
* ['I work with King Charles and this is what he's really like' — express.co.uk](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2164242/king-charles-work-ethic-example)
* [Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown's role — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/news/2026/jan/30/calls-for-king-charles-to-formally-apologise-for-slavery-after-research-shows-crowns-role)
* [Starmer Attack on Reform's Pick Shows His Future on the Line — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-attack-on-reform-candidate-shows-his-future-on-ballot)
* [Matt Goodwin declares 'referendum on Starmer' as he vows to fight for Brexit — express.co.uk](https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2164829/reforms-matt-goodwin-declares-referendum)
* [Nigel Farage in Newcastle as Reform UK leader spotted entering popular city centre bar — chroniclelive.co.uk](https://chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/nigel-farage-newcastle-reform-uk-33333336)
* [Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government — forcesnews.com](https://forcesnews.com/military-life/northern-ireland/farage-pledges-amnesty-convicted-troubles-veterans-under-reform)
* [Farage's lobbying of Trump on Chagos deal riles UK government — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-donald-trump-chagos-deal-british-government)
* [Unless Farage finds the guts to stand up to Trump his dream is over — heraldscotland.com](https://heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/25798297.unless-farage-finds-guts-stand-trump-dream)
* [Keir Starmer needs to 'explain himself' over legal pursuit of soldiers for war crimes, says ex-Army chief — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/politics/keir-starmer-british-soldiers-explain-himself)
* [UK Minister of Defence awards Palantir £240M contract for data analytics — theregister.com](https://theregister.com/2026/01/28/mod_palantir_deal)
* [Labour Government confirms 1950s women won't receive state pension compensation — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/politics/politics-news-latest-keir-starmer-china-reform-nigel-farage-by-election)
* [UK's 'Silicon Valley' tech cluster near GCHQ Cheltenham moves closer with M5 junction funding — hellorayo.co.uk](https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/gloucestershire/news/uks-silicon-valley-near-gchq-in-cheltenham-a-step-closer)
### 
Italy
Italy's governing coalition faces its most serious fracture since formation, as a top Lega figure breaks away to form his own party while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni adopts an increasingly hawkish foreign policy stance.
Roberto Vannacci registered a new political symbol called "National Future" (Futuro Nazionale) and declared himself its secretary, formally breaking with the League despite remaining nominally a party member. The move is the most serious threat to coalition unity since Ms Meloni took office. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini warned that "those who leave Lega end up nowhere," while northern governors including Luca Zaia pressured for Mr Vannacci's expulsion. The split could lead to vote-splitting that would destabilise the government's parliamentary arithmetic.
Mr Salvini has also become a source of diplomatic embarrassment for the coalition. He met with British far-right leader Tommy Robinson at the Transport Ministry, sparking condemnation from opposition parties and tensions within the government itself. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani publicly distanced himself, calling Mr Robinson "incompatible with my values." The episode highlights the strain of managing coalition unity when junior partners pursue extremist associations.
Even as domestic pressures mount, Ms Meloni's government has adopted a more confrontational diplomatic stance. Mr Tajani announced that Italy would propose designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation at EU meetings, citing "thousands and thousands" killed in Iranian crackdowns on protesters. Iran summoned Italy's ambassador in response, calling the statements "irresponsible." The proposal represents a clear escalation in Italy's hawkish positioning toward Tehran while aligning with broader Western pressure. Separately, Mr Tajani defended hosting American Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, dismissing opposition criticism by saying they weren't "SS troops" arriving—though the controversy underscores ongoing challenges in balancing American security demands with domestic sensitivities.
Italy also faced a diplomatic incident when two Italian Carabinieri serving at the Jerusalem consulate were forced to kneel under armed threat near Ramallah during a reconnaissance mission. Mr Tajani summoned the Israeli ambassador and demanded guarantees for Italian military personnel. The episode illustrates the ongoing security risks facing Italy's overseas deployments.
Controversy erupted over a restored fresco in a Rome basilica showing an angel with facial features resembling Ms Meloni. Opposition parties criticised the appropriation of sacred art while the government remained largely silent, though the episode generated debate about appropriate boundaries between political leadership and religious representation.
* **Meloni commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, condemns Fascist complicity** — Ms Meloni issued statements condemning the "complicity" of Italy's Fascist regime in the Shoah and lamenting rising anti-Semitism. President Sergio Mattarella also spoke against attacks on Holocaust survivor Senator Liliana Segre. *([governo.it](https://governo.it/it/articolo/dichiarazione-del-presidente-meloni-occasione-del-giorno-della-memoria-e-dell81))*
* **Meloni visits Sicily to assess Cyclone Harry damage** — Ms Meloni visited Niscemi and other areas hit by Cyclone Harry, defending her government's emergency response after criticism for attending Davos during the crisis. She announced immediate aid and pledged rapid reconstruction efforts. *([ansa.it](https://ansa.it/english/newswire/english_service/2026/01/28/meloni-visits-niscemi-to-see-critical-situation-after-landslide-4_a35a8b33-d5f9-4dd1-ae15-649329c99f86.html))*
* **Italian Army receives first Lynx armoured vehicles** — The first four Lynx armoured fighting vehicles were delivered to the Italian Army at Montelibretti as part of modernisation programmes. The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture will provide 1,050 vehicles in 16 variants to upgrade Italy's ground forces. *([reportdifesa.it](https://reportdifesa.it/esercito-al-cepolispe-di-montelibretti-consegnati-i-primi-esemplari-del-veicoli-corazzati-lynx-integrano-la-torretta-lance-da-30-mm-di-rheinmetall-che-sara-successivamente-sostituita-dalla-hitf-ist))*
* **Deutsche Bank raided over money laundering allegations** — German federal police searched Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt and Berlin investigating suspected money laundering connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The bank's shares fell despite record 2025 profits. *([ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/economia/2026/01/28/spiegel-perquisizioni-alla-deutsche-bank-a-francoforte-e-berlino_12773796-ca0a-4d52-a4fe-b332ff3dccca.html))*
* **Political polling shows mixed trends** — Various polls showed Fratelli d'Italia maintaining its lead around 29-30% while the Democratic Party remained stable at 21-22%. The Five Star Movement showed varying trends and the government coalition overall maintained its majority but with some erosion. *([ilmessaggero.it](https://www.ilmessaggero.it/politica/sondaggi_politici_fdi_lega_calo_netto_giorgia_meloni_elly_schlein_giuseppe_conte_cosa_succede-9329417.html))*
* **Milan police shooting sparks security debate** — A police officer shot and seriously wounded a man who had stolen a security guard's weapon and fired at police in Milan. Deputy PM Salvini defended the officer and promoted a new security decree to protect law enforcement from automatic investigations. *([ansa.it](https://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/26_gennaio_26/sparatoria-a-milano-morto-un-ventenne-salvini-sono-dalla-parte-del-poliziotto-senza-se-e-senza-ma-dcaaa901-dece-4a97-8d94-326d865e2xlk.shtml))*
* [Angelo con il volto di Meloni, il cardinale Reina: "Non si può strumentalizzare l'arte sacra" — roma.repubblica.it](https://roma.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/01/31/news/angelo_meloni_indagine_vicariato-425130387)
* [Meloni faccia d'angelo, il restauratore: "Non mi sono ispirato a viventi, ognuno vede ciò che vuole" — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/politica/2026/01/31/video/restauro_angelo_faccia_meloni_bruno_valentinetti_ispirazione-425130335)
* [Cos'è questa storia dell'angelo con la faccia di Giorgia Meloni in una chiesa di Roma — ilpost.it](https://ilpost.it/2026/01/31/angelo-dipinto-giorgia-meloni-roma)
* [Rom: Giorgia Meloni als Engel in Kapelle? Was der Restaurator sagt — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/ausland/rom-giorgia-meloni-als-engel-in-kapelle-was-der-restaurator-sagt-a-e03ffe5f-c9b9-4c85-a0f3-03c764ebccd2)
* [San Lorenzo: Engel mit Meloni-Gesicht in Rom erzürnt den Vatikan — welt.de](https://welt.de/kultur/article697f4bd6b90993cdc7ac16ab/san-lorenzo-engel-mit-meloni-gesicht-in-rom-erzuernt-den-vatikan.html)
* [Askatasuna, dichiarazione del Presidente Meloni in occasione della visita ai due agenti ricoverati a Torino — governo.it](https://governo.it/it/articolo/askatasuna-dichiarazione-del-presidente-meloni-occasione-della-visita-ai-due-agenti)
* [Askatasuna, l'ira di Meloni contro gli antagonisti: "Lo Stato non arretra" — ilgiornale.it](https://ilgiornale.it/news/interni/askatasuna-lira-meloni-contro-antagonisti-stato-non-arretra-2603511.html)
* [Meloni, è tentato omicidio contro gli agenti, i magistrati non esitino — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/02/01/meloni-e-tentato-omicidio-contro-gli-agenti-i-magistrati-non-esitino_9993e503-0d2b-4089-8343-33c40266e431.html)
* [Krawalle in Turin eskalieren: Meloni spricht von «Angriff auf den Staat» — 20min.ch](https://20min.ch/story/italien-krawalle-in-turin-eskalieren-meloni-angriff-auf-den-staat-103497485)
* [Dichiarazione del Presidente Meloni in occasione del Giorno della Memoria e dell'81° anniversario della liberazione di Auschwitz — governo.it](https://governo.it/it/articolo/dichiarazione-del-presidente-meloni-occasione-del-giorno-della-memoria-e-dell81)
* [Meloni condemns 'complicity of Fascism' on Holocaust Remembrance Day — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/01/27/meloni-condemns-complicity-of-fascism-on-holocaust-remembrance-day_c75a625c-a798-4a5b-befc-e8a54af297c9.html)
* [Mattarella, attacchi a Segre volgari e imbecilli, le siamo riconoscenti — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/01/27/mattarella-attacchi-a-segre-volgari-e-imbecilli-le-siamo-riconoscenti_7b351d27-162f-452c-ad62-099dc9b3855a.html)
* [Meloni visits Niscemi to see 'critical' situation after landslide (4) — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/english/newswire/english_service/2026/01/28/meloni-visits-niscemi-to-see-critical-situation-after-landslide-4_a35a8b33-d5f9-4dd1-ae15-649329c99f86.html)
* [Blog | Per il ciclone Harry Meloni non si infila gli stivali. Dov'è finita la leader "del popolo"? — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/01/26/ciclone-harry-meloni-stivali-sud-news/8269253/)
* [Treffen mit Meloni in Niscemi: „Wir werden umgehend handeln." Die Ermittlungen wegen fahrlässiger Tötung und Erdrutsch dauern an. — unionesarda.it](https://unionesarda.it/de/italien/meloni-kommt-in-niscemi-an-aber-der-erdrutsch-hort-nicht-auf-der-ganze-hugel-sturzt-ein-tz1t8mbh)
* [Tajani, in Ue consenso su pasdaran come terroristi ma con Iran dialogo — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/europa/2026/01/29/tajani-in-ue-consenso-su-pasdaran-come-terroristi-ma-con-iran-dialogo_c27a312e-9eae-409c-b8bb-1a37c4b49ce9.html)
* [Tajani sull'Iran: "Giunta l'ora di inserire i pasdaran nella lista dei terroristi" — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/politica/2026/01/26/news/tajani_iran_pasdaran_lista_terroristi-425118944)
* [Iran, Tajani: "Giovedì a Bruxelles proporrò di inserire Pasdaran in lista gruppi terroristici" — adnkronos.com](https://adnkronos.com/internazionale/esteri/iran-tajani-giovedi-a-bruxelles-proporro-di-inserire-pasdaran-in-lista-gruppi-terroristici_3UGP6I26QZhTRqxA4utcpA)
* [Frasi "irresponsabili" di Tajani sui Pasdaran, l'Iran convoca l'ambasciatrice italiana — rainews.it](https://rainews.it/articoli/2026/01/irresponsabili-frasi-di-tajani-sui-pasdaran-liran-convoca-lambasciatrice-italiana-f009142a-77f5-406a-b2d6-4e4f4379d61a.html)
* [Tajani, proteste opposizione sull'Ice? Non stanno arrivando le SS — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/01/27/tajani-proteste-opposizione-sullice-non-stanno-arrivando-le-ss_cdd75420-0b56-4810-82fa-365c36999fbf.html)
* [ICE agents won't be in action on Italy's streets says Tajani — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/01/27/ice-agents-wont-be-in-action-on-italys-streets-says-tajani_460fc408-94fa-41a9-be9f-1a5e0e3ba413.html)
* [Tajani sull'Ice a Milano: "Saranno in tre, no agli allarmismi" — milanotoday.it](https://milanotoday.it/sport/olimpiadi-invernali-2026/funzionari-ice-milano-tajani.html)
* [Idf: fermo dei carabinieri opera di un soldato. Tajani, da Israele garanzie su accertamento verità — ilsole24ore.com](https://ilsole24ore.com/art/carabinieri-fermati-colono-tajani-convoca-l-ambasciatore-israeliano-AIbzdL4)
* [Carabinieri minacciati da un colono e fatti inginocchiare. Tajani convoca l'ambasciatore israeliano — ilgiornale.it](https://ilgiornale.it/news/difesa/carabinieri-minacciati-colono-protesta-dellitalia-contro-2600924.html)
* [Cosa fanno i carabinieri in Cisgiordania — ilpost.it](https://ilpost.it/2026/01/28/carabinieri-cisgiordania-cosa-fanno)
* [Chi è il leader dei neofascisti britannici con cui Salvini si è fatto questa foto — ilpost.it](https://ilpost.it/2026/01/25/chi-e-tommy-robinson-foto-salvini-neofascista)
* [Aggressioni, droga, frode e ronde anti-migranti: chi è l'estremista di destra Robinson ricevuto da Salvini — today.it](https://today.it/politica/chi-e-tommy-robinson-incontro-salvini.html)
* [Selfie con neonazista, è bufera su Salvini: "Scambio di idee" — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/01/25/news/salvini_tommy_robinson_neonazista_lega_roccaraso-425116495/)
* [Sul caso Robinson scintille tra Salvini e Tajani — avvenire.it](https://avvenire.it/politica/caso-robinson-scintille-salvini-tajani_103699)
* [Lega, Zaia telefona a Salvini: Vannacci va espulso dal partito — corriere.it](https://corriere.it/politica/26_gennaio_27/caos-lega-zaia-telefona-salvini-espulsione-vannacci-f368ae56-b76b-4bd7-a97f-6b5ff462axlk.shtml)
* [Vannacci verso un nuovo partito: ha registrato il marchio «Futuro nazionale» — corriere.it](https://corriere.it/politica/26_gennaio_27/vannacci-ecco-il-nuovo-partito-futuro-nazionale-l-addio-alla-lega-e-a-un-passo-be930457-9b1e-4f08-b815-b68047b7fxlk.shtml)
* [Il partito di Vannacci: Futuro Nazionale, il generale sarà segretario — corriere.it](https://corriere.it/politica/26_gennaio_29/vannacci-futuro-nazionale-partito-a0416456-5db4-458e-b0f8-7b6715572xlk.shtml)
* [Salvini: "Chi esce dalla Lega finisce nel nulla" — ansa.it](https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/01/25/salvini-chi-esce-dalla-lega-finisce-nel-nulla.-posso-incontrare_ef7055b9-de8f-4adc-9e77-a4d09fa8cdd9.html)
* [Bankitalia: il dg Luigi Federico Signorini lascia, al suo posto arriva Paolo Angelini — ilsole24ore.com](https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/bankitalia-dg-signorini-lascia-suo-posto-arriva-angelini-AISz0p9)
* [Chi è Paolo Angelini, nuovo dg di Bankitalia — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/economia/2026/01/30/chi-e-paolo-angelini-nuovo-dg-di-bankitalia_1962b78e-3240-46c9-b7db-2c57488a743e.html)
* [Banca d'Italia - Modifiche nel Direttorio della Banca d'Italia — bancaditalia.it](https://bancaditalia.it/media/notizia/modifiche-nel-direttorio-della-banca-d-italia)
* [Esercito: al CEPOLISPE di Montelibretti consegnati i primi esemplari del veicoli corazzati Lynx — reportdifesa.it](https://reportdifesa.it/esercito-al-cepolispe-di-montelibretti-consegnati-i-primi-esemplari-del-veicoli-corazzati-lynx-integrano-la-torretta-lance-da-30-mm-di-rheinmetall-che-sara-successivamente-sostituita-dalla-hitf-ist)
* [Partito il programma A2CS: l'Esercito Italiano riceve i primi cingolati per la fanteria Lynx — ilgiornale.it](https://ilgiornale.it/news/difesa/lesercito-italiano-riceve-i-primi-veicoli-combattimento-2602521.html)
* [Italia, ecco i primi 4 corazzati Lynx per l'Esercito. «Cambieranno il modo di combattere» — ilmessaggero.it](https://ilmessaggero.it/italia/lynx_carriarmati_esercito_italiano_cosa_sono_come_cambia_guerra_ultime_notizie-9323332.html)
* [Crosetto accelera sulla riforma delle Forze Armate: una riserva di 10 mila volontari e unità di cybersicurezza — roma.corriere.it](https://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/26_gennaio_29/crosetto-riforma-forze-armate-lettera-6f6b0e4e-ef1f-45bc-a48f-f6a26b8dfxlk.shtml)
* [Riforma Difesa 2026: il piano Crosetto tra riserva nazionale e nuovi concorsi militari — simoneconcorsi.it](https://simoneconcorsi.it/riforma-difesa-2026-nuovi-concorsi-militari)
* [Forze Armate, la riforma di Crosetto: «Riserve di volontari, migliaia di soldati in più e un'Arma per la cybersicurezza» — leggo.it](https://leggo.it/schede/29_gennaio_2026_leva_militare_guerra_riforma_forze_armate_riservisti_esercito_cosa_cambia-9327330.html)
* [Blitz e perquisizioni alla Deutsche Bank. "Sospetto riciclaggio". Indagini collegate all'oligarca russo Abramovich — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/economia/2026/01/28/spiegel-perquisizioni-alla-deutsche-bank-a-francoforte-e-berlino_12773796-ca0a-4d52-a4fe-b332ff3dccca.html)
* [Deutsche Bank, perquisizioni in corso per ipotesi di riciclaggio: indagini su Abramovich — milanofinanza.it](https://milanofinanza.it/news/deutsche-bank-perquisizioni-in-corso-per-ipotesi-di-riciclaggio-il-titolo-cade-in-borsa-202601281441298943)
* [Deutsche Bank, perquisizioni per sospetto riciclaggio. Indagini collegate ad Abramovich — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/economia/2026/01/28/news/deutsche_bank_perquisizioni_per_sospetto_riciclaggio-425123424)
* [Sondaggi politici. Fdi, Lega e Forza Italia in (leggero) calo. Pd stabile, il campo largo non sfonda — ilmessaggero.it](https://www.ilmessaggero.it/politica/sondaggi_politici_fdi_lega_calo_netto_giorgia_meloni_elly_schlein_giuseppe_conte_cosa_succede-9329417.html)
* [Sondaggi politici, Fratelli d'Italia cresce ancora al 29,4%, su anche il Pd: chi guadagna più voti — fanpage.it](https://www.fanpage.it/politica/sondaggi-politici-fratelli-ditalia-cresce-ancora-al-294-su-anche-il-pd-chi-guadagna-piu-voti/)
* [Salvini, sulla sparatoria di Milano sono dalla parte del poliziotto — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/01/26/salvini-sulla-sparatoria-di-milano-sono-dalla-parte-del-poliziotto_faf19c66-7606-487a-bd52-6afc6e90a1e5.html)
* [Salvini e il 28enne ucciso a Milano: «Sono dalla parte del poliziotto, senza se e senza ma» — milano.corriere.it](https://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/26_gennaio_26/sparatoria-a-milano-morto-un-ventenne-salvini-sono-dalla-parte-del-poliziotto-senza-se-e-senza-ma-dcaaa901-dece-4a97-8d94-326d865e2xlk.shtml)
* [Milano, sparatoria tra polizia e rapinatore a Rogoredo: l'uomo è gravissimo — milano.corriere.it](https://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/26_febbraio_01/milano-sparatoria-polizia-rapinatore-rogoredo-9f5a7c35-a9c6-4422-a631-f44ec4e68xlk.shtml)
* [Mattarella awards 31 civic honors to citizens for community service — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/01/31/mattarella-conferisce-motu-proprio-31-onorificenze-al-merito_8159232d-b90c-49a2-ad9d-e477ff207585.html)
* [Marina Berlusconi meets Tajani to discuss Forza Italia's future direction — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/politica/2026/01/26/news/marina_berlusconi_tajani_referendum_forza_italia-425119829)
* [Bank of Italy unveils climate transition plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/economia/2026/01/29/bankitalia-vara-piano-transizione-energia-emissioni-zero-al-2050_b7255d29-9511-4bc6-882e-0a155d1a6262.html)
* [Banca Progetto rescue plan approved by Interbankingdeposit Fund — milanofinanza.it](https://milanofinanza.it/news/banca-progetto-rilancio-sempre-piu-vicino-il-fondo-interbancario-approva-lo-schema-studiato-per-il-202601261743089457)
* [Opposition blocks far-right conference at Parliament with Casapound speakers — rainews.it](https://rainews.it/articoli/2026/01/conferenza-stampa-con-i-neonazisti-braga-pd-offesa-alle-istituzioni-molinari-intervenga-43ec92cd-8afe-4959-b000-4b3dc383a541.html)
* [Italy delivers new SAMP-T air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles — ilmessaggero.it](https://ilmessaggero.it/schede/italia_samp_t_nuova_generazione_scudo_contro_missili_russi_iskander_costo_cosa_sono-9319287.html)
* [EU-India free trade agreement signed to counter Trump tariffs — it.euronews.com](https://it.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/contro-i-dazi-di-trump-ue-e-india-siglano-un-accordo-commerciale-senza-precedenti)
* [NATO Secretary General calls for greater European defense responsibility — milanofinanza.it](https://milanofinanza.it/news/sicurezza-il-segretario-della-nato-mark-rutte-il-tempo-in-cui-potevamo-affidarci-agli-usa-e-finito-202601261625222556)
### 
France
France's government can no longer pass basic legislation through parliament, yet projects defiance abroad with unprecedented vigour.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu this week used Article 49.3 for the third time to force through the 2026 budget without a vote, surviving six motions of censure from opposition parties. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-29) The constitutional mechanism, designed for emergencies, has become the government's only means of passing legislation. Mr Lecornu's complete dependence on these workarounds exposes the depth of France's domestic political crisis.
The dysfunction has accelerated manoeuvring for 2027's presidential election. Marine Le Pen adopted a softer defence strategy in her European parliamentary assistants appeal trial, acknowledging possible unintentional errors while maintaining innocence. The shift from her first trial reflects the stakes: the July 7 verdict will determine whether she can run for president. (Le Monde, 2026-02-01) Meanwhile, Jean-Luc Mélenchon deployed the far-right's own terminology against them, using "grand remplacement" in a Toulouse speech to claim he represented France's demographic renewal. The provocation forced reactions from Jordan Bardella and Eric Zemmour, exactly as Mr Mélenchon intended. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-30)
Even as it struggles to govern at home, France has launched its most assertive international campaign in years. The Foreign Ministry activated a "French Response" social media account that uses irony and memes to counter attacks from American, Russian and other foreign actors. The account gained 145,000 followers and represents an unprecedented diplomatic communication strategy. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-27) More concretely, France appointed Jean-Noël Poirier to establish a consulate in Nuuk, opening February 6 in direct response to President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions in Greenland. (Multiple outlets, 2026-01-28) When NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told the European Parliament that Europe could not defend itself without American help, French officials delivered sharp rebuttals. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot insisted that "Europeans can and must take charge of their security." (Sud Ouest, 2026-01-28)
The contrast is stark: a government that cannot pass a budget through its own parliament is simultaneously opening consulates and launching information warfare campaigns. France's domestic weakness has not diminished its international assertiveness.
* **Macron's sunglasses moment at Davos goes viral with 'for sure' meme** — President Emmanuel Macron's appearance at Davos wearing blue aviator sunglasses due to an eye condition, combined with his repeated use of 'for sure' in English, became a global internet meme. He later stopped wearing the sunglasses publicly. *([rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/apres-son-probleme-a-l-oeil-emmanuel-macron-apparait-sans-lunettes-de-soleil-pour-la-premiere-fois-depuis-le-15-janvier-7900595372))*
* **Lecornu plans government reshuffle after budget adoption** — Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced plans for an 'adjustment' of his government team following budget adoption, partly due to ministers departing for municipal campaigns including Culture Minister Rachida Dati. *([lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/29/sebastien-lecornu-veut-profiter-des-elections-municipales-pour-remanier-son-gouvernement_6664597_823448.html))*
* **Marine Le Pen appeal trial continues with changed defense strategy** — Marine Le Pen's appeal trial for the European parliamentary assistants case proceeded through January with the defendant adopting a softer defense strategy, acknowledging possible unintentional errors while maintaining innocence. *([lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/01/marine-le-pen-prevenue-la-semaine-cheffe-de-parti-le-week-end-la-double-vie-de-la-leader-du-rn_6664944_823448.html))*
* **RN boycotts Morandini show after host's conviction** — Jordan Bardella ordered National Rally (RN) officials to stop appearing on Jean-Marc Morandini's CNews show following the host's definitive conviction for corruption of minors, reversing the party's initial continued participation. *([franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/front-national/les-elus-rn-pries-de-ne-plus-participer-a-l-emission-de-jean-marc-morandini-sur-cnews-apres-sa-condamnation-definitive-pour-corruption-de-mineurs_7766117.html))*
* **Jordan Bardella rumored relationship with Italian princess sparks media attention** — Rumors circulated about National Rally president Jordan Bardella's relationship with Princess Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles after they were spotted together at Paris events, though Bardella declined to comment on his private life. *([gala.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/ma-vie-privee-m-appartient-sur-rtl-jordan-bardella-esquive-avec-le-sourire-une-question-sur-maria-carolina-de-bourbon-des-deux-siciles-7900595236))*
* **NATO chief sparks French anger over European defense capabilities** — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told the European Parliament that Europe cannot defend itself without US help, prompting sharp rebuttals from French officials who insisted Europeans can and must take charge of their own security. *([sudouest.fr](https://radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/geopolitique/geopolitique-du-mercredi-28-janvier-2026-5065749))*
* **Mélenchon calls for Russia's return to Europe and Nord Stream restart** — Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposed bringing Russia back into the European concert and restarting the Nord Stream gas pipelines, arguing this would reduce energy prices and that Europe shouldn't be forced to buy American gas. *([leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/politique/melenchon-veut-ramener-la-russie-dans-le-concert-europeen-et-remettre-les-gazoducs-nord-stream-en-route-28-01-2026-EIZWSGI7CBHFHG25V42O7IJ64A.php))*
* **Banking error causes thousands of duplicate transactions across French banks** — A technical error at Monext, a Crédit Mutuel Arkéa subsidiary, caused thousands of duplicate card payments to appear on accounts at multiple French banks including Caisse d'Épargne, Banque Populaire, and BoursoBank. *([francebleu.fr](https://francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/incident-bancaire-de-nombreux-clients-preleves-par-erreur-que-faire-si-vous-etes-concerne-8991210))*
* **Bardella and Marion Maréchal signal political reconciliation** — Jordan Bardella and Marion Maréchal appeared together at the launch of her book 'Si tu te sens Le Pen', signaling a strategic rapprochement between the National Rally president and the influential far-right figure ahead of 2027 elections. *([lepoint.fr](https://lepoint.fr/politique/marion-marechal-et-jordan-bardella-se-rapprochent-a-un-an-de-la-presidentielle-2027-C7RQI7D5B5DYHJSFQQ35DGHBM4))*
* **Defense Ministry theft investigation involves cybersecurity official** — Three men including a Defense Ministry cybersecurity official were arrested for theft and possession of stolen multimedia equipment during a transfer operation in Courbevoie. *([lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/faits-divers/trois-hommes-dont-un-agent-du-ministere-des-armees-interpelles-pour-vol-et-recel-de-materiel-multimedias-20260129))*
* **Municipal elections campaign intensifies with Mélenchon targeting small business owners** — Jean-Luc Mélenchon launched outreach efforts to small business owners while intensifying France Unbowed (LFI)'s municipal campaigns, including a major rally in Roubaix and plans for meetings in other cities like Montpellier. *([lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/30/jean-luc-melenchon-tente-de-seduire-les-petits-patrons_6664714_823448.html))*
* [Sébastien Lecornu enterre la réforme de l'assurance-chômage — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/social/sebastien-lecornu-enterre-la-reforme-de-l-assurance-chomage-20260128)
* [Budget 2026 : Lecornu dégaine un ultime 49-3 sur l'ensemble du projet de loi de finances — lindependant.fr](https://lindependant.fr/2026/01/30/budget-2026-lecornu-degaine-un-ultime-493-sur-lensemble-du-projet-de-loi-de-finances-13197386.php)
* [Budget 2026: Sébastien Lecornu active son troisième et dernier 49.3 sur l'ensemble du texte — bfmtv.com](https://bfmtv.com/politique/gouvernement/budget-2026-sebastien-lecornu-active-son-troisieme-et-dernier-49-3-sur-l-ensemble-du-texte_AN-202601300301.html)
* [Après son problème à l'œil, Emmanuel Macron apparaît sans lunettes de soleil pour la première fois depuis le 15 janvier — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/apres-son-probleme-a-l-oeil-emmanuel-macron-apparait-sans-lunettes-de-soleil-pour-la-premiere-fois-depuis-le-15-janvier-7900595372)
* [How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France's Embattled President — nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/world/europe/macron-france-trump-sunglasses-boost.html)
* [Emmanuel Macron fait un carton sur les réseaux sociaux, 'for sure' — radiofrance.fr](https://radiofrance.fr/franceinfo/podcasts/l-oeil-de-constance/l-oeil-de-constance-du-mardi-27-janvier-2026-7391583)
* [Sébastien Lecornu veut profiter des élections municipales pour remanier son gouvernement — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/29/sebastien-lecornu-veut-profiter-des-elections-municipales-pour-remanier-son-gouvernement_6664597_823448.html)
* [Le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu envisage un 'ajustement' de son gouvernement après l'adoption du budget 2026 — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/gouvernement-de-sebastien-lecornu/le-premier-ministre-sebastien-lecornu-envisage-un-ajustement-de-son-gouvernement-apres-l-adoption-du-budget-2026_7763993.html)
* [Marine Le Pen : prévenue la semaine, cheffe de parti le week-end, la double vie de la leader du RN — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/01/marine-le-pen-prevenue-la-semaine-cheffe-de-parti-le-week-end-la-double-vie-de-la-leader-du-rn_6664944_823448.html)
* [Procès en appel du RN : Les documents qui démontent la défense de Marine Le Pen — lecanardenchaine.fr](https://www.lecanardenchaine.fr/police-justice/52930-les-documents-qui-demontent-la-defense-de-marine-le-pen)
* [Albert Zennou : «Mélenchon et le 'grand remplacement' : de la transgression calculée à la légitimation de la théorie» — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/vox/politique/albert-zennou-melenchon-et-le-grand-remplacement-de-la-transgression-calculee-a-la-legitimation-de-la-theorie-20260130)
* [Mélenchon et le 'grand remplacement', la logique de la fracturation — nouvelobs.com](https://nouvelobs.com/politique/20260129.OBS111942/melenchon-et-le-grand-remplacement-la-logique-de-la-fracturation.html)
* [Les élus du Rassemblement national priés de ne plus participer à l'émission de Jean-Marc Morandini sur CNews — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/front-national/les-elus-rn-pries-de-ne-plus-participer-a-l-emission-de-jean-marc-morandini-sur-cnews-apres-sa-condamnation-definitive-pour-corruption-de-mineurs_7766117.html)
* [Jordan Bardella demande aux élus RN de ne plus participer à l'émission de Jean-Marc Morandini sur CNews — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/26/jordan-bardella-demande-aux-elus-rn-de-ne-plus-participer-a-l-emission-de-jean-marc-morandini-sur-cnews_6664191_823448.html)
* [Derrière French Response, la révolution culturelle du Quai d'Orsay — politico.eu](https://www.politico.eu/article/derriere-french-response-revolution-culturelle-dorsay/)
* [Le succès de French Response, le compte X du Quai d'Orsay qui lutte contre les trolls — courrierinternational.com](https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/vu-de-l-etranger-le-succes-de-french-response-le-compte-x-du-quai-d-orsay-qui-lutte-contre-les-trolls_239838)
* [France-Danemark : 'Rendre plus coûteuse' la pression sur le Groenland et l'UE — euronews.com](https://fr.euronews.com/2026/01/28/france-danemark-rendre-plus-couteuse-la-pression-sur-le-groenland-et-lue)
* [Groenland : signal politique ou décision stratégique, pourquoi la France va-t-elle ouvrir un consulat à Nuuk ? — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/international/groenland-signal-politique-ou-decision-strategique-pourquoi-la-france-va-t-elle-ouvrir-un-consulat-a-nuuk-7900595978)
* [Jordan Bardella en couple avec Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles ? Sa réponse à la folle rumeur — gala.fr](https://gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/jordan-bardella-en-couple-avec-maria-carolina-de-bourbon-sa-reponse-a-la-folle-rumeur-20260129)
* ['Ma vie privée m'appartient' : sur RTL, Jordan Bardella esquive avec le sourire une question sur Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/ma-vie-privee-m-appartient-sur-rtl-jordan-bardella-esquive-avec-le-sourire-une-question-sur-maria-carolina-de-bourbon-des-deux-siciles-7900595236)
* ['L'Europe ne peut pas se défendre sans l'Amérique' : le secrétaire général de l'OTAN à contre-courant — radiofrance.fr](https://radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/geopolitique/geopolitique-du-mercredi-28-janvier-2026-5065749)
* [«Les Européens peuvent et doivent prendre en charge leur sécurité», assure Jean-Noël Barrot, après les propos du patron de l'Otan — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/international/les-europeens-peuvent-et-doivent-prendre-en-charge-leur-securite-assure-jean-noel-barrot-apres-les-propos-du-patron-de-l-otan-20260126)
* ['Une zone de libre-échange de 2 milliards de personnes' : l'Union européenne officialise la signature d'un vaste accord commercial avec l'Inde — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/europe/union-europeenne/une-zone-de-libre-echange-de-2-milliards-de-personnes-l-union-europeenne-officialise-la-signature-d-un-vaste-accord-commercial-avec-l-inde_7767536.html)
* [L'Union européenne et l'Inde signent un accord commercial historique — agefi.fr](https://agefi.fr/news/economie-marches/lunion-europeenne-et-linde-signent-un-accord-commercial-historique)
* [Mélenchon veut « ramener la Russie dans le concert européen » et remettre les gazoducs Nord Stream en route — leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/politique/melenchon-veut-ramener-la-russie-dans-le-concert-europeen-et-remettre-les-gazoducs-nord-stream-en-route-28-01-2026-EIZWSGI7CBHFHG25V42O7IJ64A.php)
* ['Ramener la Russie dans le concert européen' : Jean-Luc Mélenchon veut que les gazoducs Nord Stream soient 'remis en route' — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/ramener-la-russie-dans-le-concert-europeen-jean-luc-melenchon-veut-que-les-gazoducs-nord-stream-soient-remis-en-route-7900595148)
* [Incident bancaire : des milliers de paiements déjà effectués sont débités une deuxième fois par erreur — francebleu.fr](https://francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/incident-bancaire-de-nombreux-clients-preleves-par-erreur-que-faire-si-vous-etes-concerne-8991210)
* [Banque : vérifiez vos comptes, des débits inconnus signalés chez Caisse d'Épargne, Banque Populaire et BoursoBank — sudouest.fr](https://sudouest.fr/economie/mon-argent/banque-verifiez-vos-comptes-des-debits-inconnus-ont-ete-signales-chez-caisse-d-epargne-banque-populaire-et-boursorama-27640467.php)
* [Marion Maréchal et Jordan Bardella se rapprochent à un an de la présidentielle 2027 — lepoint.fr](https://lepoint.fr/politique/marion-marechal-et-jordan-bardella-se-rapprochent-a-un-an-de-la-presidentielle-2027-C7RQI7D5B5DYHJSFQQ35DGHBM4)
* [Marion Maréchal, Marine Le Pen, Jordan Bardella... Les secrets de la grande réconciliation de la famille nationaliste — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/marion-marechal-marine-le-pen-jordan-bardella-les-secrets-de-la-grande-reconciliation-de-la-famille-nationaliste-20260131)
* [Budget 2026 : le gouverneur de la Banque de France aurait voulu un déficit inférieur à 5 % — latribune.fr](https://latribune.fr/article/economie/146563779049314/budget-2026-le-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-aurait-voulu-un-deficit-inferieur-a-5)
* [À Saint-Étienne, la Banque de France s'installe dans un écrin de modernité — mesinfos.fr](https://mesinfos.fr/42000-saint-etienne/a-saint-etienne-la-banque-de-france-s-installe-dans-un-ecrin-de-modernite-238631.html)
* [La DGSE recrute dans les écoles d'ingénieurs — franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/societe/armee-securite-defense/la-dgse-recrute-dans-les-ecoles-d-ingenieurs_7774757.html)
* [France • Avec le chantier XXL de son siège, la DGSE revoit à la baisse son déploiement sur le territoire — intelligenceonline.fr](https://www.intelligenceonline.fr/europe-russie/2026/01/29/avec-le-chantier-xxl-de-son-siege-la-dgse-revoit-a-la-baisse-son-deploiement-sur-le-territoire,110613706-bre)
* [Trois hommes dont un agent du ministère des Armées interpellés pour vol et recel de matériel multimédias — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/faits-divers/trois-hommes-dont-un-agent-du-ministere-des-armees-interpelles-pour-vol-et-recel-de-materiel-multimedias-20260129)
* [Le Service de l'énergie opérationnelle n'a pas encore les moyens de soutenir l'ambition 2030 des Armées — opex360.com](https://opex360.com/2026/01/25/le-service-de-lenergie-operationnelle-na-pas-encore-les-moyens-de-soutenir-lambition-2030-des-armees)
* [Jean-Luc Mélenchon tente de séduire les petits patrons — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/30/jean-luc-melenchon-tente-de-seduire-les-petits-patrons_6664714_823448.html)
* [Municipales 2026 : Roubaix, laboratoire de la stratégie électorale de Jean-Luc Mélenchon — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/01/municipales-2026-roubaix-laboratoire-de-la-strategie-electorale-de-jean-luc-melenchon_6665021_823448.html)
* [Ali Akbar, Paris's last newspaper hawker, honored by Macron — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/01/29/ali-akbar-paris-s-last-newspaper-hawker-honored-by-macron_6749928_5.html)
* [Macron reveals his exercise routine with boxing and core training — gala.fr](https://gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/emmanuel-macron-devoile-sa-routine-sportive-boxe-gainage-sa-seance-type-detaillee-20260131)
* [What's in Macron's mysterious daily red briefing folder — gala.fr](https://gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/emmanuel-macron-que-cache-cette-mysterieuse-pochette-rouge-qu-il-recoit-chaque-jour-a-la-meme-heure-20260126)
### 
Germany
Germany secured a trade breakthrough as the EU and India finalised a comprehensive free trade agreement after 19 years of negotiations, slashing tariffs on German automotive exports from 110% to 10%.
The deal creates a trading bloc of nearly 2 billion people and opens significant new markets for German machinery, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals while protecting sensitive European agricultural sectors. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called it a "new chapter of European trade policy" that deepens the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy. For German automakers, the agreement means access to export 250,000 vehicles annually to India at reduced tariffs — a concrete gain from the trade diversification strategy aimed at reducing dependence on China and US markets.
Mr Klingbeil followed up by launching the E6 format with France, Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands to strengthen European competitiveness. The initiative brings together Europe's six largest economies in a new cooperation framework, with the first videoconference scheduled to accelerate European-level measures. Mr Klingbeil framed it as recognition that "Europe must become stronger and more resilient in an unpredictable geopolitical environment."
The economic moves reflect a broader shift toward European assertiveness that Chancellor Friedrich Merz articulated in his first major foreign policy statement to the Bundestag. Mr Merz called for Europe to develop self-confidence and speak "the language of power politics" in response to the changing world order. He emphasised gestaltende Politik — shaping politics — and said Europe must learn the language of Machtpolitik while maintaining cautious optimism about crisis opportunities. The statement builds on last week's Grönland crisis response, where European countries coordinated without US participation.
Foreign policy coordination continued elsewhere, with Johann Wadephul travelling to Latvia and Sweden to discuss Baltic Sea security and coordinate action against Russia's shadow fleet. He called for stronger enforcement measures and expanded use of maritime law, emphasising European unity against hybrid threats. Meanwhile, Mr Wadephul announced that EU foreign ministers had agreed to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation following the killing of thousands of demonstrators, despite Iranian threats to retaliate by classifying European armies as terrorist groups.
Even as Germany advances European economic and diplomatic coordination, domestic tensions persist. Alternative for Germany (AfD) published a radical 156-page government program ahead of September's Saxony-Anhalt state election, where the party polls at 40%. The program includes "remigration" policies, restrictions on democratic institutions, cuts to church funding, and elimination of political education bodies — demonstrating the party's evolution from protest movement to potential governing force. Separately, the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) economic wing triggered internal controversy by proposing restrictions on part-time work and cuts to social benefits including dental care coverage. CDU leaders distanced themselves from the "lifestyle part-time" terminology while defending the need for labour market reforms.
The Bundesbank also addressed alliance tensions when President Joachim Nagel defended Germany's gold reserves stored at the Federal Reserve in New York, which account for 37% of the country's €270 billion holdings. Despite alliance strains over Grönland, Mr Nagel said the reserves remain secure while acknowledging regular reviews of the storage arrangements. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, meanwhile, assured humane treatment in military medical examinations as conscription registration begins, and urged Europeans to maintain self-confidence in the US partnership despite tensions. The Bundeswehr continues its rebuilding, reaching 184,200 active personnel — still 9% below the 203,000 target but the highest level since conscription ended.
* **CDU sparks controversy over plan to restrict right to part-time work** — The CDU's economic wing proposed limiting the legal right to part-time work to specific circumstances like childcare or eldercare, eliminating what they term 'lifestyle part-time work.' The proposal faces criticism from within the CDU and opposition parties. *([t-online.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/spd-und-cdu-streiten-ueber-teilzeit-der-kampf-um-die-work-life-balance-a-075e1b0b-9eb9-40b7-ac0b-02aa581bc2f4))*
* **NATO's Rutte says Europe cannot defend itself without US assistance** — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on January 26 that Europe would need to spend 10% of GDP on defence to defend itself without the US, calling such aspirations unrealistic. His comments sparked criticism from French officials and debate about European strategic autonomy. *([bild.de](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/nato-europa-kann-sich-laut-mark-rutte-nicht-ohne-die-usa-verteidigen-a-15986f78-7283-47c0-84be-e2cb8c5f06ef))*
* **President Steinmeier attends Olympic opening ceremony and Holocaust remembrance events** — Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travelled to Milan for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and attended Holocaust Remembrance Day events on January 27, calling for vigilance against antisemitism and awarding sports honours. *([bietigheimerzeitung.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/holocaust-gedenktag-steinmeier-100.html))*
* **UN faces potential bankruptcy as US withholds funding** — UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of an imminent financial collapse of the United Nations, with the organisation potentially running out of money by July 2026. The US owes several billion dollars in unpaid contributions. *([kettner-edelmetalle.de](https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-01/vereinte-nationen-antonio-guterres-finanzkollaps))*
* **CDU economic wing proposes cuts to dental care coverage and social benefits** — The CDU-affiliated Economic Council proposed that dental treatments should no longer be covered by statutory health insurance, along with cuts to unemployment benefits and mother's pensions. The proposals face criticism from within the party. *([br.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/cdu-wirtschaftsrat-kuerzung-sozialleistungen-100.html))*
* **New Saxony-Anhalt Minister President Sven Schulze elected amid AfD pressure** — CDU politician Sven Schulze was elected as new Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt on January 29, replacing outgoing Minister President Reiner Haseloff. He faces the challenge of preventing an AfD victory in the September state election where polls show the far-right party at 40%. *([spiegel.de](https://mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/ministerpraesident-sven-schulze-zukunft-landtagswahl-102.html))*
* [Regierungserklärung zur Außenpolitik: Merz versucht es mit Zuversicht — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/merz-regierungserklaerung-110.html)
* [Merz fordert in Regierungserklärung mehr europäisches Selbstbewusstsein — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/merz-regierungserklaerung-108.html)
* [Live - Merz' Regierungserklärung: Kanzler rechtfertigt seine Außenpolitik — de.euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/2026/01/29/merz-regierungserklaerung-kanzler-aussenpolitik)
* [Friedrich Merz beschwört den 'Wir sind wieder wer'-Augenblick — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Friedrich-Merz-beschwoert-den-Wir-sind-wieder-wer-Augenblick-id30300219.html)
* [(S+) Regierungserklärung von Friedrich Merz im Liveblog — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundestag-liveblog-zur-regierungserklaerung-von-friedrich-merz-a-a80f69c9-53eb-4e02-a17f-9237303d6c1d)
* [Merz' Regierungserklärung: Kanzler stellt Bundestag auf 'rauen Wind' ein — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_101105036/friedrich-merz-stellt-bundestag-auf-rauen-wind-ein-regierungserklaerung.html)
* [Live im Bundestag: ++ Merz: 'Müssen Sprache der Machtpolitik sprechen' ++ — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-merz-regierungserklaerung-100.html)
* [Merz' Rede zeigt: Der Kanzler spricht eine Sprache, die wir Bürger kaum verstehen — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/merz-rede-zeigt-der-kanzler-spricht-eine-sprache-die-wir-buerger-kaum-verstehen_5cfd5318-c02f-4df7-9845-1ce404cd03cc.html)
* [Bundestag: Wie die Regierungserklärung von Merz läuft — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/bundestag-regierungserklaerung-friedrich-merz-aussenpolitik-liveticker-100.html)
* [Merz kritisiert Du-weißt-schon-wen – und will mächtigeres Europa — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/bayern/merz-kritisiert-du-weisst-schon-wen-und-will-maechtigeres-europa,V9g9v0U)
* [Merz sendet Botschaft an Trump – und nennt wichtige Punkte für Europas Zukunft — fr.de](https://fr.de/politik/merz-haelt-heute-regierungserklaerung-scharfe-kritik-aus-der-opposition-eklatantes-versagen-des-kanzlers-94144614.html)
* [Regierungserklärung im Bundestag: Merz fordert Selbstbewusstsein und kritisiert Trump scharf — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-fordert-selbstbewusstsein-und-kritisiert-trump-scharf-94146332.html)
* [Regierungserklärung - Merz will Europa zu eigenständiger Macht machen — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/regierungserklaerung-merz-will-europa-zu-eigenstaendiger-macht-machen-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-260129-930-612476)
* [Kanzler Merz gibt am Donnerstag Regierungserklärung zur Außenpolitik ab — stern.de](https://stern.de/news/kanzler-merz-gibt-am-donnerstag-regierungserklaerung-zur-aussenpolitik-ab-37080290.html)
* [Merz will Europa zu eigenständiger Macht machen — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_101105284/merz-will-europa-zu-eigenstaendiger-macht-machen.html)
* [Regierungserklärung: Merz will Europa zu eigenständiger Macht machen — nwzonline.de](https://nwzonline.de/politik-meldungen/regierungserklaerung-merz-will-europa-zu-eigenstaendiger-macht-machen_a_4,2,3653175345.html)
* [FR-üh dran: Merz gibt Regierungserklärung ab – wenn der Kanzler nicht weiß, wo er steht — fr.de](https://fr.de/meinung/kolumnen/fr-ueh-dran-merz-gibt-regierungserklaerung-ab-wenn-der-kanzler-nicht-weiss-wo-er-steht-94144617.html)
* [Merz setzt Zeichen gegen Trump: 'Sprache der Machtpolitik sprechen' — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-regierungserklaerung-heute-wie-will-der-bundeskanzler-mit-donald-trump-umgehen-zr-94144612.html)
* [Regierungserklärung von Friedrich Merz — bundesregierung.de](https://bundesregierung.de/breg-de/service/newsletter-und-abos/bulletin/bk-regierungserklaerung-2405056)
* [Einigung nach fast 20 Jahren - Kernpunkte des Handelsabkommens zwischen der EU und Indien — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/kernpunkte-des-handelsabkommens-zwischen-der-eu-und-indien-100.html)
* [Indien als Sehnsuchtsort der RLP-Wirtschaft: Wer vom Freihandelsabkommen profitiert — swr.de](https://swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/eu-indien-handelsabkommen-perspektiven-unternehmen-rlp-100.html)
* [Indien: Freihandelsabkommen mit der EU — ihk.de](https://ihk.de/karlsruhe/fachthemen/international/aktuelles/indien-freihandelsabkommen-mit-der-eu-6958170)
* ['Schreiben Geschichte': Freihandelsabkommen zwischen EU und Indien steht — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Freihandelsabkommen-zwischen-EU-und-Indien-steht-id30288631.html)
* [Indien-EU-Freihandelsabkommen: Indiens Hoffnung, Europas Chance, Amerikas Nachsehen — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/indien-eu-freihandelsabkommen-zweckehe-ungleicher-partner-a-0424e654-957c-4dc9-805b-4ab8b10c361e)
* [Was das EU-Handelsabkommen mit Indien für NRW bedeutet — www1.wdr.de](https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/nachrichten-eu-indien-handelsabkommen-auswirkungen-nrw-100.html)
* [EU und Indien einigen sich auf Freihandelsabkommen — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/eu-indien-freihandelsabkommen-100.html)
* [Nach fast zwei Jahrzehnten: EU und Indien besiegeln historisches Handelsabkommen — t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_101101474/eu-und-indien-besiegeln-historisches-handelsabkommen.html)
* [Freihandel: EU und Indien unterzeichnen umfassendes Handelsabkommen — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/eu-und-indien-unterzeichnen-umfassendes-handelsabkommen-a-796cc99f-3a36-4116-9c20-7f8f6a99ae96)
* [EU-Indien-Freihandelsabkommen erklärt: Diese Branchen profitieren — de.euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/eu-indien-freihandelsabkommen-erklart-warum-es-fur-wachstum-und-arbeitsplatze-zahlt)
* [Deal mit Indien: Warum die EU jetzt auf das Handelsabkommen setzt — zdfheute.de](https://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/eu-indien-deutschland-handelsabkommen-100.html)
* [Verhandlungen über EU-Handelsabkommen mit Indien kurz vor Abschluss — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/indien-abkommen-eu-100.html)
* [Exklusiv: 'Größtes Handelsabkommen aller Zeiten' mit Indien steht kurz bevor — de.euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/26/exklusiv-handelsabkommen-indien-eu)
* [EU und Indien besiegeln historisches Handelsabkommen — dw.com](https://dw.com/de/eu-und-indien-besiegeln-historisches-freihandelsabkommen-abkommen-handel-zoelle-von-der-leyen-modi/a-75670988)
* [Was das Handelsabkommen von EU und Indien bringt — faz.net](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/was-das-handelsabkommen-von-eu-und-indien-bringt-110825609.html)
* [Politologe Plagemann - 'Handelsabkommen dürfte Indiens gesellschaftliche Konflikte auch in der EU noch sichtbarer machen' — deutschlandfunk.de](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/handelsabkommen-duerfte-indiens-gesellschaftliche-konflikte-auch-in-der-eu-noch-sichtbarer-machen-100.html)
* ['Eierkontrollgriff': Pistorius sichert Männern 'menschenwürdigen Umgang' bei Musterung zu — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article697d3eaff0e62064809dfde8/eierkontrollgriff-pistorius-sichert-maennern-menschenwuerdigen-umgang-bei-musterung-zu.html)
* [Angst vor dem 'Eierkontrollgriff': Jetzt reagiert Pistorius auf große Musterungs-Sorge — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/angst-vor-dem-eierkontrollgriff-jetzt-reagiert-pistorius-auf-grosse-musterungs-sorge-94148733.html)
* [Pistorius schließt demütigende Musterungen aus, aber 'Eierkontrollgriff' bleibt — web.de](https://web.de/magazine/politik/inland/pistorius-schliesst-demuetigende-musterungen-eierkontrollgriff-bleibt-41850436)
* [Pistorius reagiert auf kirchliche Kritik zu Bundeswehr-Slogan — domradio.de](https://domradio.de/artikel/pistorius-reagiert-auf-kirchliche-kritik-zu-bundeswehr-slogan)
* [Pistorius: Keine Demütigungen bei Musterung – Presseportal Magdeburg — magdeburg-klickt.de](https://magdeburg-klickt.de/pistorius-keine-demuetigungen-bei-musterung)
* [Russischer Angriffskrieg - Bundesverteidigungsminister Pistorius wirft Kremlchef Putin 'Terror' gegen Ukrainer vor — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/bundesverteidigungsminister-pistorius-wirft-kremlchef-putin-terror-gegen-ukrainer-vor-100.html)
* [Musterung 2026: Die versteckten Fallen im Bundeswehr-Fragebogen — telepolis.de](https://telepolis.de/article/Musterung-2026-Die-versteckten-Fallen-im-Bundeswehr-Fragebogen-11156734.html)
* [Verteidigungsminister Pistorius: Wir lassen uns von Trump nicht einschüchtern — nw.de](https://nw.de/nachrichten/politik/24261772_Verteidigungsminister-Pistorius-Wir-lassen-uns-von-Trump-nicht-einschuechtern.html)
* [Neue Musterung ab 2027: So viel Rente bringt der Wehrdienst — fr.de](https://fr.de/verbraucher/neue-musterung-ab-2027-so-viel-rente-bringt-der-wehrdienst-94143201.html)
* [Wehrpflicht: Junge Union fordert 'dringend notwendigen' Klartext — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/wehrpflicht-junge-union-fordert-dringend-notwendigen-klartext-zr-94148346.html)
* [Bundeswehr: CDU fordert Fragebogen-Pflicht auch für Frauen — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/bundeswehr-wehrdienst-fragebogen-cdu-frauen-100.html)
* [SPD schmettert CDU-Vorschlag zu Teilzeit ab: 'Ideologisch und sozialpolitisch gefährlich' — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/parteien/id_101099874/spd-kritisiert-cdu-vorstoss-ideologisch-und-sozialpolitisch-gefaehrlich-.html)
* [Teilzeitarbeit: Work-Streit-Balance — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/teilzeitarbeit-cdu-friedrich-merz-lifestyle-leistung)
* [Montagslächeln: Teilzeit — campact.de](https://campact.de/blog/2026/01/teilzeit-merz-cdu-karikatur)
* [Teilzeit: Carsten Linnemann kritisiert Vorstoß des CDU-Wirtschaftsflügels — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/teilzeit-carsten-linnemann-und-alexander-dobrindt-kritisieren-vorstoss-des-cdu-wirtschaftsfluegels-a-b7a212d6-6da4-46e1-8d79-c9b20848ed8a)
* [Kein Recht mehr auf Teilzeit? CDU-Vorschlag eine 'Schnapsidee' — swr.de](https://swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/kein-recht-mehr-auf-teilzeit-kritik-spd-cdu-fdp-dgb-zum-cdu-vorschlag-100.html)
* ['Führt in die Sackgasse': CDU-Flügel will Recht auf Teilzeit abschaffen — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article69756a7bf5499fb954b64d16/fuehrt-in-die-sackgasse-cdu-fluegel-will-recht-auf-teilzeit-abschaffen-widerstand-von-spd-und-eigener-partei.html)
* ['Falscher Weg': CSU lehnt Teilzeit-Vorstoß aus CDU ab — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/bayern/falscher-weg-soeder-lehnt-teilzeit-vorstoss-aus-cdu-ab,V9PGwXO)
* ['Lifestyle-Teilzeit': Warum die Forderungen der CDU haltlos sind — vorwaerts.de](https://vorwaerts.de/inland/lifestyle-teilzeit-warum-die-forderungen-der-cdu-haltlos-sind)
* [SPD und CDU streiten über Teilzeit: Der Kampf um die Work-Life-Balance — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/spd-und-cdu-streiten-ueber-teilzeit-der-kampf-um-die-work-life-balance-a-075e1b0b-9eb9-40b7-ac0b-02aa581bc2f4)
* [CDU will Recht auf Teilzeit kippen: Die ersten Arbeitgeber finden den Vorstoß gut — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/deutschland/cdu-will-recht-auf-teilzeit-kippen-von-dieser-seite-kommt-jetzt-grosse-zustimmung_b1c9598d-4064-46b5-95b6-d8869d7ff14d.html)
* [Arbeitszeit: CDU-Wirtschaftsflügel will Recht auf Teilzeit kippen — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/debatte-ueber-arbeitszeit-cdu-wirtschaftsfluegel-will-recht-auf-teilzeit-kippen-a-51ed0263-448c-41d9-8f76-9a5d9cb36866)
* [Arbeit - SPD-Vize kritisiert CDU-Pläne zur Einschränkung des Teilzeit-Anspruchs — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/spd-vize-kritisiert-cdu-plaene-zur-einschraenkung-des-teilzeit-anspruchs-auch-csu-chef-soeder-geht-a-100.html)
* [Antrag kommt zum Parteitag: CDU-Wirtschaftsflügel will Rechtsanspruch auf Teilzeit abschaffen — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/CDU-Wirtschaftsfluegel-will-Rechtsanspruch-auf-Teilzeit-abschaffen-id30281169.html)
* [Friedrich Merz: Lifestyle-Teilzeit? Das Kalkül hinter der CDU-Provokation — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/friedrich-merz-lifestyle-teilzeit-das-kalkuel-hinter-der-cdu-provokation-a-8c976f34-3ddc-425e-9b0c-1fc53978d373)
* [Teilzeit-Streit der CDU: Politischer Krawall ohne Verstand — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/teilzeit-streit-der-cdu-politischer-krawall-ohne-verstand-a-8a12312c-3477-4b40-a605-e246e4dc3a03)
* ['Zurück in die Steinzeit': Kritik an CDU-Plänen zur Teilzeit — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/zurueck-in-die-steinzeit-kritik-an-cdu-plaenen-zur-teilzeit,V9KIQQM)
* [CDU: Karl-Josef Laumann kritisiert Wortwahl der CDU in Teilzeitdebatte — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-01/cdu-vize-kritik-teilzeit-debatte)
* [CDU-Wirtschaftsflügel will das Recht auf Teilzeit abschaffen — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-liveblog-deutschland-news-teilzeit-cdu-li.3205796)
* ['Lifestyle-Teilzeit': CDU-Wirtschaftsflügel will Rechtsanspruch beschneiden — news4teachers.de](https://news4teachers.de/2026/01/lifestyle-teilzeit-cdu-wirtschaftsfluegel-will-rechtsanspruch-beschneiden-was-vor-allem-lehrerinnen-betraefe)
* [Teilzeit-Debatte in der CDU: Zahlen und Fakten für Deutschland — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/teilzeit-cdu-vorschlag-plan-100.html)
* [Recht auf Teilzeit abschaffen: Was die CDU-Idee für Sie bedeuten würde — focus.de](https://focus.de/finanzen/news/das-bedeutet-es-fuer-ihren-geldbeutel-wenn-die-cdu-das-recht-auf-teilzeit-abschafft_d33105d2-5eff-4bb4-ae07-ac5c4ccdcc99.html)
* [Arbeitszeit - Medienbericht: Wirtschaftsflügel der CDU will Recht auf Teilzeit kippen — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/medienbericht-wirtschaftsfluegel-der-cdu-will-recht-auf-teilzeit-kippen-100.html)
* [Lifestyle-Teilzeit: Arbeitsrechtler gibt CDU-Vorschlag teilweise Recht — capital.de](https://capital.de/karriere/lifestyle-teilzeit--arbeitsrechtler-gibt-cdu-vorschlag-teilweise-recht-37076788.html)
* [CDU-Politiker wollen 'Lifestyle-Teilzeit' reduzieren - Kritik aus eigener Partei — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/deutschland/cdu-politiker-wollen-lifestyle-teilzeit-reduzieren-kritik-aus-eigener-partei_4f25a21a-edc9-450a-985e-552ec428e660.html)
* [AfD Sachsen-Anhalt: Ein Machtkampf wird zur Schlammschlacht — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-01/afd-sachsen-anhalt-jan-wenzel-schmidt-tobias-rausch-untreue-scheinanstellungen-landtagswahl)
* [Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt: Sachsen-Anhalts AfD greift in Wahlprogramm mehrere Institutionen an — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-01/afd-sachsen-anhalt-landtagswahl-wahlprogramm)
* [AfD-Entwurf für 2026 trifft auch eigene Wähler: Harter Kurs bei Migration, Medien und Familie — mdr.de](https://mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/landtagswahl/afd-wahl-programm-entwurf-102.html)
* [Dieses Dokument offenbart, was nach einem AfD-Wahlsieg wirklich droht — focusplus.de](https://focusplus.de/politik/dieses-dokument-offenbart-nach-einem-afd-wahlsieg-wirklich-droht-9361)
* [Landtagswahl: AfD plant in Sachsen-Anhalt radikalen Staatsumbau — handelsblatt.com](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/landtagswahl-afd-plant-in-sachsen-anhalt-radikalen-staatsumbau/100195318.html)
* [Die AfD plant den radikalen Umbau: 156 Seiten für ein anderes Land — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/die-afd-plant-den-radikalen-umbau-156-seiten-fuer-ein-anderes-land-94142751.html)
* [Bei Wahlsieg in Sachsen-Anhalt: Interner Machtplan der AfD enthüllt! — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/bei-wahlsieg-in-sachsen-anhalt-interner-machtplan-der-afd-enthuellt-69773411fe9fcdf90e7c9b85)
* [Mit 185.000 Euro bereitet sich die AfD auf 'Regierungsbeteiligung' vor — jungefreiheit.de](https://jungefreiheit.de/politik/deutschland/2026/mit-185-000-euro-bereitet-sich-die-afd-auf-regierungsbeteiligung-vor)
* [Sachsen-Anhalt: AfD fordert mit ihrem 'Regierungsprogramm' neuen Staat — faz.net](https://faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/afd-sachsen-anhalt-was-steht-im-regierungsprogramm-110826489.html)
* [Wahl im September - Sachsen-Anhalts AfD legt Radikalprogramm vor — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/wahl-im-september-sachsen-anhalts-afd-legt-radikalprogramm-vor-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-260126-930-598870)
* [Kirche: AfD steht für Angst, Feindschaft und Diskriminierung — katholisch.de](https://katholisch.de/artikel/67009-kirche-afd-steht-fuer-angst-feindschaft-und-diskriminierung)
* [André Barth zieht ins Rathaus von Altenberg: Sächsischer Kurort wählt AfD-Bürgermeister — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/andre-barth-zieht-ins-rathaus-von-altenberg-saechsischer-kurort-waehlt-afd-buergermeister-69771e3ddd950c55001bfdbe)
* [AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt: Die Schlammschlacht geht in die nächste Runde — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/sachsen-anhalt-afd-wenzel-schmidt-li.3378508)
* [AfD gründet geheime Taskforce fürs Regieren — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/afd-gruendet-geheime-taskforce-fuers-regieren-6975f51d707d4aa20758096b)
* [Post von der AfD – Brieffreundschaft — nd-aktuell.de](https://nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1197165.post-von-der-afd-brieffreundschaft.html)
* [Landtagswahlen - Extremismusforscherin Küpper sieht hohe Chancen für erste AfD-Regierung in Sachsen-Anhalt — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/extremismusforscherin-kuepper-sieht-hohe-chancen-fuer-erste-afd-regierung-in-sachsen-anhalt-100.html)
* [Germany's Far Right Is on the Threshold of Power. This Man Is Leading the Charge. — politico.com](https://politico.com/news/magazine/2026/01/30/germany-has-built-a-firewall-against-the-far-right-in-the-fall-this-young-nationalist-may-test-it-00748999)
* [AfD Sachsen-Anhalt: Warum ein geleakter Entwurf vor der Landtagswahl Politik und Vereine alarmiert — deutschlandfunkkultur.de](https://deutschlandfunkkultur.de/afd-in-sachsen-anhalt-bruch-in-der-politischen-kultur-laenderreport-100.html)
* ['Extreme Witterungsbedingungen': Außenminister Wadephul muss umplanen — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_101099592/extremwetter-in-berlin-aussenminister-wadephul-muss-reise-umplanen.html)
* [Wadephul in Schweden und Lettland: Sie möchten Putin die Ostsee nehmen — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_101099384/wadephul-in-schweden-und-lettland-sie-moechten-putin-die-ostsee-nehmen.html)
* [Minister überrascht: Wadephul in Leipziger S-Bahn gesichtet — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_101100498/leipzig-aussenminister-wadephul-in-der-s-bahn-gesichtet-.html)
* [Wadephul fordert schärferes Vorgehen gegen russische Schattenflotte — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/wadephul-forderung-russland-schattenflotte-100.html)
* [Montag: EU-Staaten beschließen Importverbot für russisches Gas — mdr.de](https://mdr.de/nachrichten/welt/osteuropa/politik/ukraine-krieg-wadepfuhl-selenskyj-tichanowskaja-100.html)
* [Statement by Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Latvia and Sweden — auswaertiges-amt.de](https://auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/wadephul-departure-for-latvia-and-sweden-2753378)
* [Wadephul fordert bessere Zusammenarbeit im Ostseeraum — web.de](https://web.de/magazine/politik/wadephul-bessere-zusammenarbeit-ostseeraum-41827722)
* [Außenminister muss Bahn fahren: Eiswetter verhagelt Wadephuls Flug nach Lettland — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/aussenminister-muss-bahn-fahren-eiswetter-verhagelt-wadephuls-flug-nach-lettland-6977192ca7f057aeb60457b9)
* [Leipzig statt Berlin: Außenminister Wadephul plant Lettland-Reise um — lvz.de](https://lvz.de/lokales/leipzig/leipzig-statt-berlin-aussenminister-wadephul-plant-lettland-reise-um-QUD2NLXIOFGCDGEQK3ZC7CA57Y.html)
* [Europa muss mit am Verhandlungstisch sitzen - Wadephul — ukrinform.de](https://ukrinform.de/rubric-polytics/4084371-europa-muss-mit-am-verhandlungstisch-sitzen-wadephul.html)
* [Flugzeug kann nicht starten: Wadephul muss wegen des Blitzeises auf Zug ausweichen — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/panorama/Wadephul-muss-wegen-Blitzeises-auf-Zug-ausweichen-id30283700.html)
* [Glätte: Wadephul scheitert am Wetter – Stillstand bei Berliner Trams — rundschau-online.de](https://rundschau-online.de/welt/gefrierender-regen-aussenminister-wadephul-wird-zum-wetter-opfer-1199215)
* [Sicherheit im Ostseeraum: Wadephul ruft Europäer zu Geschlossenheit auf — zdfheute.de](https://www.zdfheute.de/video/zdfheute-xpress/aussenminister-wadephul-aufruf-einigkeit-ostseeraum-video-100.html)
* [Hybride Bedrohungen: Wadephul: Schärfer gegen russische Schattenflotte vorgehen — news.de](https://news.de/politik/859294786/wadephul-schaerfer-gegen-russische-schattenflotte-vorgehen-hybride-bedrohungen-news-der-dpa-aktuell-zu-bundesregierung-diplomatie-und-internationale-beziehung/1)
* [Nato-Chef: Ohne USA bräuchte Europa ein 10-Prozent-Ziel — bild.de](https://www.bild.de/politik/ausland-und-internationales/nato-chef-ohne-usa-braeuchte-europa-ein-10-prozent-ziel-6977aabbfe9fcdf90e7ca531)
* ['Trump ist nicht mein Daddy' - Kritik an NATO-Chef für Europa-Spott — de.euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/28/trump-nato-rutte-eu)
* [Nato: Europa kann sich laut Mark Rutte nicht ohne die USA verteidigen — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/nato-europa-kann-sich-laut-mark-rutte-nicht-ohne-die-usa-verteidigen-a-15986f78-7283-47c0-84be-e2cb8c5f06ef)
* [Nach Trump-Wende spricht Rutte düstere NATO-Prognose aus — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/zukunft-der-nato-nach-trump-wende-rutte-bezieht-position-traeumen-sie-weiter-94141459.html)
* [Europa ohne USA wehrlos? NATO-Chef Rutte schockt mit Prognose nach Trump-Wende — fr.de](https://fr.de/politik/zukunft-der-nato-nach-trump-wende-rutte-bezieht-position-traeumen-sie-weiter-94141471.html)
* ['Die NATO neu gründen ohne die USA?' Wie Europas Verteidigung noch funktionieren könnte — swr.de](https://swr.de/swraktuell-radio/die-nato-neu-gruenden-ohne-die-usa-wie-europas-verteidigung-noch-funktionieren-koennte-100.html)
* [Kolumne: Nato-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte führt Europa in die Irre — handelsblatt.com](https://www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/kolumnen/kolumne-nato-generalsekretaer-mark-rutte-fuehrt-europa-in-die-irre/100195438.html)
* [NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help — npr.org](https://npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5689791/nato-chief-europe-defense-us)
* [In Mailand: Steinmeier bei der Eröffnung der Olympischen Winterspiele — bietigheimerzeitung.de](https://bietigheimerzeitung.de/inhalt.in-mailand-steinmeier-bei-der-eroeffnung-der-olympischen-winterspiele.433bbb2b-f139-4771-9216-0b9c0fe99a20.html)
* [Steinmeier bei Olympia: So feuert er Team Deutschland live an — sport1.de](https://sport1.de/news/olympia/2026/01/olympia-bundesprasident-steinmeier-reist-zur-eroffnung)
* [Steinmeier bei der Eröffnung der Olympischen Winterspiele — flz.de](https://flz.de/steinmeier-bei-der-eroeffnung-der-olympischen-winterspiele/cnt-id-ps-9cc1d120-4a49-4cb6-b466-a65ad08cf1a5)
* [Steinmeier zu Gedenktag: 'Es kommt jetzt darauf an, dass wir Haltung zeigen' — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/holocaust-gedenktag-steinmeier-100.html)
* [Preisverleihung der 'Sterne des Sports' — bundespraesident.de](https://bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Berichte/DE/Frank-Walter-Steinmeier/2026/01/260126-Sterne-des-Sports.html)
* [Steinmeier jubelt: DHB-Handballer stürmen ins EM-Finale! — sport1.de](https://sport1.de/news/handball/em/2026/01/steinmeier-gratuliert-handballern-wir-sind-stolz)
* [VfB Eilenburg erhält Großen Stern des Sports von Bundespräsident Steinmeier — lvz.de](https://lvz.de/sport/regional/vfb-eilenburg-erhaelt-grossen-stern-des-sports-von-bundespraesident-steinmeier-ZCPGWBLIMND7NMJYKPM5LY5LUU.html)
* [Steinmeier fordert Haltung gegen Antisemitismus — op-online.de](https://op-online.de/politik/steinmeier-fordert-haltung-gegen-antisemitismus-zr-94142685.html)
* [Nach Beschaffungs-Wirrwarr: Bundeswehr hofft auf Kampfdrohnen — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/nach-beschaffungs-wirrwarr-bundeswehr-hofft-auf-kampfdrohnen-69779edf707d4aa2075822f4)
* [Verteidigung: Helsing und Stark bauen Kamikaze-Drohnen für die Bundeswehr — handelsblatt.com](https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/verteidigung-helsing-und-stark-bauen-kamikaze-drohnen-fuer-die-bundeswehr/100195872.html)
* [Milliarden fürs Militär: Die Einkaufsliste der Bundeswehr — dw.com](https://dw.com/de/milliarden-f%C3%BCrs-milit%C3%A4r-die-einkaufsliste-der-bundeswehr/a-75706494)
* [Germany's Bundeswehr goes on military spending spree — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/germanys-bundeswehr-goes-on-military-spending-spree/a-75716109)
* [Helsing-Drohnen: Bericht weckt Zweifel an Mega-Deal der Bundeswehr — businessinsider.de](https://www.businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/helsing-drohnen-bericht-weckt-zweifel-an-mega-deal-der-bundeswehr/)
* [Tag der Bundeswehr 2026 in Nordholz: Comeback mit Action und Technik — nordsee-zeitung.de](https://www.nordsee-zeitung.de/cuxland/tag-der-bundeswehr-2026-in-nordholz-comeback-mit-action-und-technik-349479.html)
* [Bundeswehr: Aufbau der Litauen-Brigade geht weiter — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/bayern/bundeswehr-aufbau-der-litauen-brigade-geht-weiter,V9j0RxE)
* [Litauen-Stationierung der Bundeswehr: 'Mit Ängsten behaftet' — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/bayern/was-litauen-stationierung-bundeswehr-fuer-angehoerige-bedeutet,V98kDUT)
* [Gesetz zur beschleunigten Planung und Beschaffung beschlossen — egovernment.de](https://egovernment.de/gesetz-zur-beschleunigten-planung-und-beschaffung-beschlossen-a-9d6dd6ff0702bf7cf2eaf54eab8567c1)
* [Bundestag gibt grünes Licht für Fortführung des Irak-Einsatzes der Bundeswehr — bmvg.de](https://www.bmvg.de/de/aktuelles/irak-einsatz-bundeswehr-wird-fortgesetzt-6060892)
* [Bundeswehr so groß wie lange nicht: So viele Nachwuchs-Soldaten zählt Niedersachsen — ndr.de](https://ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/freiwilliger-wehrdienst-bundeswehr-hat-in-niedersachsen-grossen-zulauf,bundeswehr-1004.html)
* [Bundeswehr: Kommandeur fordert Neuanfang nach Skandal in Zweibrücken — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundeswehr-kommandeur-fordert-neuanfang-nach-skandal-in-zweibruecken-a-aa978a98-52f2-4a20-9edd-349d452a286f)
* [Bundeshaushalt 2027: Lars Klingbeil ruft zu striktem Sparkurs auf – Steuererhöhungen nicht ausgeschlossen — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/wirtschaft/bundeshaushalt-2027-lars-klingbeil-ruft-zu-striktem-sparkurs-auf-steuererhoehungen-nicht-ausgeschlossen-a-947ee662-887b-45d4-8300-80012f68149c)
* [Lars Klingbeils beängstigender Auftritt bei Illner ohne Illner — focus.de](https://www.focus.de/kultur/kino-tv/lars-klingbeils-beaengstigender-auftritt-bei-illner-ohne-illner_85a69650-e76b-4cca-8ccf-aa1e2d901361.html)
* [Klingbeil sitzt auf Gold-Milliarden – er braucht eine Profitstrategie — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/deutschland/klingbeil-sitzt-auf-gold-milliarden-er-braucht-eine-profitstrategie_183f00c8-65cf-4bd6-8c50-a06c0284a0eb.html)
* [Trauerfall! Maybrit Illner fehlt bei ihrem eigenen Talk — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/ausland-und-internationales/trauerfall-maybrit-illner-fehlt-bei-ihrem-eigenen-talk-697bd009f0e62064809dea32)
* ['Maybrit Illner' ohne Illner: Zwischendurch holt Klingbeil seine Vergangenheit ein — tagesspiegel.de](https://tagesspiegel.de/politik/maybrit-illner-ohne-illner-zwischendurch-holt-klingbeil-seine-vergangenheit-ein-15199547.html)
* [Klingbeil: Im Zentrum der Macht – und dennoch auf der Suche nach sich selbst — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus6970c0020e35312f496547a9/klingbeil-im-zentrum-der-macht-und-dennoch-auf-der-suche-nach-sich-selbst.html)
* [Klingbeil teilt gegen 'Lifestyle'-Teilzeit aus – aber gibt zu: 'Haben Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht' — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-debatte-zieht-kreise-klingbeil-teilt-gegen-livestyle-teilzeit-aus-haben-dann-unsere-hausaufgaben-nicht-gemacht-94146740.html)
* [Europas Wettbewerbsfähigkeit stärken - Deutschland und Frankreich rufen neues E6-Format ins Leben — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/deutschland-und-frankreich-rufen-neues-e6-format-ins-leben-102.html)
* [Iran: 'Hinrichtung von tausenden Demonstranten ist niederträchtig' – Wadephul kündigt Sanktionen an — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/ausland/article697aa06222446308a243676b/iran-hinrichtung-von-tausenden-demonstranten-ist-niedertraechtig-wadephul-kuendigt-neue-sanktionen-an.html)
* [Wadephul begrüßt Terror-Einstufung für Irans Revolutionsgarden — oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de](https://oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de/nachrichten/wadephul-begruesst-terror-einstufung-fuer-irans-revolutionsgarden-191755.html)
* [Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) hat die Einstufung der iranischen Revolutionsgarden als T — ad-hoc-news.de](https://ad-hoc-news.de/politik/bundesaussenminister-johann-wadephul-cdu-hat-die-einstufung-der/68532119)
* [Iran: Außenminister Wadephul kritisiert Irans Terror-Vorwurf als Propaganda — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-02/johann-wadephul-iran-einstufung-terroristische-gruppen)
* [EU verhängt neue Iran-Sanktionen – Wadephul rechnet mit drastischem Schritt — wlz-online.de](https://wlz-online.de/politik/eu-verhaengt-neue-iran-sanktionen-wadephul-rechnet-mit-weiteren-schritten-zr-94145189.html)
* [Gold: Warum die Bundesbank ihre Reserven nicht einfach verkauft — handelsblatt.com](https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/maerkte/devisen-rohstoffe/gold-warum-die-bundesbank-ihre-reserven-nicht-einfach-verkauft/100188912.html)
* [Bundesbank-Chef hält deutsche Goldreserven in New York für 'sicher' — welt.de](https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article69790e30fe9fcdf90e7cb97f/bundesbank-chef-haelt-deutsche-goldreserven-in-new-york-fuer-sicher.html)
* ['Es wird eine Annahmepflicht für Bargeld geben' — focus.de](https://focus.de/finanzen/banken/es-wird-eine-annahmepflicht-fuer-bargeld-geben_59107d64-8d4e-46ab-bef7-76e693091066.html)
* [Bundesbank-Chef verteidigt deutsche Goldreserven in den USA: Sind sicher aufbewahrt — finanznachrichten.de](https://finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2026-01/67550409-bundesbank-chef-verteidigt-deutsche-goldreserven-in-den-usa-sind-sicher-aufbewahrt-511.htm)
* [Vereinte Nationen am Abgrund: Droht der Weltorganisation im Sommer der Bankrott? — kettner-edelmetalle.de](https://www.kettner-edelmetalle.de/news/vereinte-nationen-am-abgrund-droht-der-weltorganisation-im-sommer-der-bankrott-01-02-2026)
* [Vereinte Nationen stehen kurz vor der Pleite – auch wegen Trump! — bild.de](https://www.bild.de/politik/ausland-und-internationales/vereinte-nationen-stehen-kurz-vor-der-pleite-auch-wegen-trump-697d1eebfa531953d5216893)
* [Vereinte Nationen: António Guterres warnt vor 'finanziellem Zusammenbruch' der UN — zeit.de](https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-01/vereinte-nationen-antonio-guterres-finanzkollaps)
* [Vereinte Nationen: Bis Juli pleite? UN vor 'unmittelbarem finanziellem Kollaps', warnt Guterres — welt.de](https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article697ce6b0a58e5b705ac2d477/vereinte-nationen-bis-juli-pleite-un-vor-unmittelbarem-finanziellem-kollaps-warnt-guterres.html)
* [Zahnarzt selbst bezahlen? Empörte Reaktionen auf CDU-Idee — br.de](https://br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/zahnarzt-selbst-bezahlen-empoerte-reaktionen-auf-cdu-idee,V9zo0M9)
* [CDU: Arbeitnehmerflügel CDA kontert Wirtschaftsrat in Debatte über Zahnarztrechnungen — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/cdu-arbeitnehmerfluegel-cda-kontert-wirtschaftsrat-in-debatte-ueber-zahnarztrechnungen-a-f57056d8-dfbd-42d6-83f9-2a8adc5addf0)
* [CDU-Wirtschaftsrat fordert Einschnitte im Sozialstaat — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/cdu-wirtschaftsrat-kuerzung-sozialleistungen-100.html)
* ['Erklärung von Superprivilegierten': CDU-Arbeitnehmerflügel lehnt Einschnitte bei Zahnbehandlungen ab — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/CDU-Arbeitnehmerfluegel-lehnt-Einschnitte-bei-Zahnbehandlungen-ab-id30312783.html)
* [News: Sven Schulze in Sachsen-Anhalt, Koalitionsausschuss, Holocaust-Gedenktag im Bundestag — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/news-sven-schulze-in-sachsen-anhalt-koalitionsausschuss-holocaust-gedenktag-im-bundestag-a-d61a95b4-dc76-43c0-b708-f9c6c14c7223)
* [Sven Schulze: Kann der neue CDU-Ministerpräsident einen Sieg der AfD verhindern? — mdr.de](https://mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/ministerpraesident-sven-schulze-zukunft-landtagswahl-102.html)
* [AfD bei 40 Prozent – was bleibt der CDU? — deutschlandfunknova.de](https://deutschlandfunknova.de/beitrag/sachsen-anhalt-afd-bei-40-prozent-was-bleibt-der-cdu)
* [Merz comments on Minnesota police violence as 'concerning' — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/minnesota-friedrich-merz-kritisiert-gewaltanwendung-in-den-usa-als-besorgniserregend-a-a691c8a0-a230-4c15-8016-cd6daaa27db8)
* [Merz comments on rising approval ratings in Sunday polling trend — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/sonntagstrend-merz-ueberrascht-mit-zustimmung-6973b0dd984ba86eab23bcdc)
* [Merz says windpower is only 'transitional technology' — morgenpost.de](https://morgenpost.de/politik/article411047463/windkraft-ausbau-geplant-fuer-merz-aber-nur-uebergangstechnologie.html)
* [Germany's intelligence services need expanded powers, argues expert — faz.net](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/bnd-und-verfassungsschutz-die-gefesselten-geheimdienste-accg-110824391.html)
* [Deutsche Bank headquarters searched in money laundering investigation — hessenschau.de](https://hessenschau.de/panorama/razzia-wegen-geldwaesche-bei-der-deutschen-bank-v2,deutsche-bank-razzia-geldwaesche-100.html)
### 
Spain
Spain's minority government faces converging crises that threaten its legitimacy as the Adamuz train disaster exposes deeper tensions over competence, discourse and migration policy.
The rail accident that killed 45 people has become more than an infrastructure failure. Families of the victims sent emotional letters criticising the government's handling while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez broke 48 hours of silence to attend a UN women's event rather than the victims' funeral. Opposition parties demand Transport Minister Óscar Puente's resignation, but more damaging is the direct challenge from victims' representatives who question official narratives about infrastructure maintenance and government response. The disaster has given opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo a platform to internationalise domestic Spanish crises, using the Zagreb summit of the European People's Party to request EU investigation into the accident and review of Spain's immigration policy.
Political discourse itself is deteriorating. People's Party (PP) councillor Belén Navarro interrupted Mr Sánchez's campaign event in Teruel shouting "son of a bitch" before apologising. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) demands her expulsion, framing the insult as part of a deliberate strategy to "dehumanise the adversary and degrade public debate" beyond normal political confrontation. The personal attacks reflect broader tensions over the government's plan to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants. Vox leader Santiago Abascal declared "the invasion also kills" and announced European coordination against the measure. Even Mr Feijóo called the policy an attempt to "distract from train accident crisis."
Even as domestic pressures mount, Spain maintains its complex relationship with NATO partners. The US approved sale of AEGIS systems, Mk 41 vertical launchers and modernisation equipment for Spain's F-100 frigates. The \$1.42 billion package includes five complete AEGIS systems and support services, allowing the ships to operate until 2040. The deal demonstrates that routine defence cooperation continues despite Spain's March 2026 denial of US base access, preserving the country's distinctive approach of maintaining alliance membership while asserting independence on military operations.
* **King Felipe VI celebrates 58th birthday while working** — King Felipe VI turned 58 on January 30, spending the day working with a meeting with Slovenia's president. When reporters wished him happy birthday, he jokingly replied '58 doesn't weigh too much.' The milestone comes after presiding over the emotional Adamuz victims' funeral with Queen Letizia. *([elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/loc/casa-real/2026/01/30/697cdc62fdddff83458b459f-video.html))*
* **Isabel Sartorius hospitalised in psychiatric facility** — Isabel Sartorius, King Felipe VI's former girlfriend, has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in Madrid due to health issues. The 61-year-old aristocrat, who was the King's first public romance, is receiving treatment with supervised outings. Her health deteriorated significantly in 2024. *([20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/gente/isabel-sartorius-primer-amor-rey-felipe-vi-ingresada-una-residencia-pasa-por-un-proceso-complicado_6926715_0.html))*
* **Mr Abascal campaigns in Aragón with anti-immigration and anti-ETA rhetoric** — Mr Abascal continues his Aragón campaign focusing on immigration and claiming 'ETA put Mr Sánchez in La Moncloa' following Bildu agreement. He accuses the bipartisan system of betraying Spain and uses inflammatory rhetoric about immigration invasion. Vox faces internal management issues with consultant payments. *([elconfidencial.com](https://gaceta.es/espana/santiago-abascal-retrata-en-andorra-teruel-al-bipartidismo-y-denuncia-la-invasion-en-cinco-anos-han-entrado-tres-millones-de-inmigrantes-20260129-0003))*
* **Former Prime Minister José María Aznar criticises Mr Sánchez's defence spending position in French media** — Mr Aznar accused Mr Sánchez of 'sectarian uselessness' for opposing NATO's 5% defence spending commitment. In an interview with French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, Mr Aznar called Mr Sánchez a 'radical populist' and 'a danger to democracy'. *([lavanguardia.com](https://lavanguardia.com/politica/20260201/11455036/aznar-acusa-sanchez-sectarismo-inutil-negarse-gastar-5-defensa.html))*
* **Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) demands Transport Minister's resignation over Catalonia rail chaos** — ERC, the government's key partner, breaks with Mr Sánchez over the railway crisis affecting Catalonia's Rodalies service. Party leader Oriol Junqueras demands the resignation of Mr Puente, showing 'manifest incapacity' in handling the crisis despite their earlier fiscal agreement. *([elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/cataluna/2026/01/25/69762c07e85ece781a8b4593.html))*
* **National Intelligence Centre dismisses trainee deemed unsuitable for intelligence work** — The National Court ruled in favour of Spain's National Intelligence Centre (CNI) in dismissing a female trainee who was deemed not 'suitable' to become a spy. The woman had failed to pass security clearance filters during her 2024 training course and unsuccessfully challenged the decision. *([larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/espana/cni-expulsa-becaria-ser-idonea-ser-espia_20260130697bff722f00a04688ed3e0f.html))*
* [Sánchez comparecerá en el Congreso el 11 de febrero por el accidente de Adamuz, pero rechaza hacerlo en el Senado como exigía el PP — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/01/26/69773270fdddff3d558b457a.html)
* [Sánchez reaparece para reivindicar el feminismo y esquivar el duelo por Adamuz — cope.es](https://cope.es/actualidad/espana/noticias/sanchez-reaparece-reivindicar-feminismo-esquivar-duelo-adamuz-20260130_3297539.html)
* [Sánchez no acude al Senado: ¿estaba obligado a comparecer para hablar del accidente de Adamuz? — huffingtonpost.es](https://huffingtonpost.es/politica/estaba-obligado-sanchez-comparecer-senado-hablar-accidente-adamuz-f202601.html)
* [La carta de Fidel Sáenz, hijo de una víctima de Adamuz, a Pedro Sánchez: "La eficacia no deja familias enterrando a sus muertos" — 20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/nacional/carta-fidel-saenz-hijo-una-victima-adamuz-pedro-sanchez-eficacia-no-deja-familias-enterrando-sus-muertos_6927648_0.html)
* [Carta de una víctima de Adamuz a Sánchez: "Teme más una cruz que a Bildu" — libertaddigital.com](https://libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-01-29/un-hijo-que-perdio-a-su-madre-en-adamuz-estalla-contra-sanchez-en-una-carta-la-eficacia-no-descarrila-ni-mata-7351213)
* [Sánchez rendirá cuentas por el accidente de Adamuz el 11 de febrero en el Congreso — abc.es](https://abc.es/noticias/sanchez-rendira-cuentas-accidente-adamuz-febrero-congreso-20260126140700-nt.html)
* ["En 2003 se celebró el funeral por las víctimas del Yak-42, Aznar acudió y fue reprochado; Sánchez es el único que no ha dado la cara" — cope.es](https://cope.es/programas/herrera-en-cope/mr-dato-en-herrera-en-cope/noticias/2003-celebro-funeral-victimas-yak-42-aznar-acudio-reprochado-sanchez-unico-dado-cara-20260130_3297728.html)
* [Las emotivas palabras de Liliana Sáenz en el funeral por las víctimas de Adamuz: "Ellos eran eso que ya nunca serán" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/andalucia/2026/01/29/697bb739e85ece7a328b45c0.html)
* [El emotivo discurso de Liliana Sáenz, hija de una víctima de Adamuz: "No solo son los 45 del tren, eran vagones llenos de esperanza" — 20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/andalucia/huelva/emotivo-discurso-liliana-saenz-hija-una-victima-adamuz-funeral-lucharemos-para-que-nunca-haya-otro-tren_6927632_0.html)
* [Sánchez alaba a Puente por «dar la cara desde el primer momento» en la gestión del accidente de Adamuz mientras PP y ERC piden su dimisión — lavozdeasturias.es](https://lavozdeasturias.es/noticia/actualidad/2026/01/25/sanchez-alaba-puente-dar-cara-primer-momento-gestion-accidente-adamuz/00031769343298640970500.htm)
* [Sánchez comparecerá el 11 de febrero en el Congreso y delega en Puente para acudir el jueves al Senado — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-01-26/feijoo-reclama-la-dimision-de-puente-y-ayuso-exige-ya-la-de-sanchez-por-la-crisis-ferroviaria_4290786/)
* [El emotivo discurso de Liliana Sáenz en el funeral por las 45 víctimas de Adamuz: pelos de punta — as.com](https://as.com/actualidad/el-emotivo-discurso-de-liliana-saenz-en-el-funeral-por-las-45-victimas-de-adamuz-pelos-de-punta-f202601-v)
* [Yolanda Díaz defiende la gestión del Gobierno en Adamuz y la contrapone al «desastre» del PP en Angrois — lagacetadesalamanca.es](https://lagacetadesalamanca.es/nacional/yolanda-diaz-defiende-gestion-gobierno-adamuz-contrapone-20260130132705-nt.html)
* [Vuelve a ver 'El Cascabel' del 28 de enero: el "truco" publicitario de Sánchez con las pensiones — cope.es](https://cope.es/trecetv/programas/el-cascabel/noticias/sigue-directo-cascabel-hoy-28-enero-truco-publicitario-sanchez-pensiones-20260128_3296562.html)
* [Diez minutos para saber qué esperar de la carrera por Aragón: "Sánchez es radioactivo" — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/aragon/2026-01-25/elecciones-aragon-azcon-sanchez-analisis-comite-estrategia_4290048)
* [Feijóo dice que Sánchez no puede cesar a Puente porque él tendría que hacer lo mismo: "Necesita un cortafuegos" — elespanol.com](https://www.elespanol.com/espana/politica/20260126/feijoo-dice-sanchez-no-puede-cesar-puente-hacer-mismo-necesita-cortafuegos/1003744103701_0.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz salva a Puente. La culpa terminará siendo del soldador — elindependiente.com](https://elindependiente.com/opinion/2026/01/26/yolanda-diaz-salva-a-puente-la-culpa-terminara-siendo-del-soldador)
* [Sáncheztein y sus simios se premian por la catástrofe de Adamuz — eldebate.com](https://eldebate.com/espana/20260126/sancheztein-simios-premian-catastrofe-adamuz_378067.html)
* [Una concejal del PP interrumpe el mitin de Sánchez en Teruel con insultos — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/mujer-interrumpe-mitin-sanchez-teruel-insultos-20260201123206-nt.html)
* [Una concejal del PP interrumpe el mitin de Sánchez en Teruel al grito de "hijo de puta" — cadenaser.com](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2026/02/01/una-concejal-del-pp-interrumpe-el-mitin-de-sanchez-en-teruel-al-grito-de-hijo-de-puta-cadena-ser)
* [La edil del PP que insultó a Sánchez en un mitin de Teruel pide perdón — lasprovincias.es](https://lasprovincias.es/politica/psoe-denuncia-mujer-llamo-hijo-puta-sanchez-20260201210118-ntrc.html)
* [La mujer que ha insultado a Sánchez en el mitin de Teruel es concejal del PP: "Se empieza por las bromas de la fruta..." — elplural.com](https://elplural.com/politica/espana/mujer-ha-insultado-sanchez-mitin-teruel-concejal-pp-empieza-bromas-fruta_380285102)
* [Una mujer interrumpe e insulta a Sánchez durante su mitin en Teruel y el presidente le replica que "no tiene argumento" — elespanol.com](https://elespanol.com/aragon/actualidad/20260201/espontanea-cuela-mitin-pedro-sanchez-teruel-grito-hijo-puta/1003744112072_0.html)
* [Esta es Belén Navarro, la concejal del PP de Valencia que llamó "hijo de puta" a Sánchez en un mitin de Teruel — hoyaragon.es](https://www.hoyaragon.es/articulo/noticias-espana/es-belen-navarro-concejal-pp-valencia-que-llamo-hijo-puta-sanchez-mitin-teruel/20260201202258121967.html)
* [Sánchez acuerda con Podemos la regularización de medio millón de migrantes — ondacero.es](https://www.ondacero.es/noticias/espana/sanchez-acuerda-podemos-regularizacion-medio-millon-migrantes_202601266977ca57f21351044da9a543.html)
* [Feijóo acusa a Pedro Sánchez de "regalar la residencia a cualquier persona" que llegue a España: "Es una irresponsabilidad" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/aragon/2026/01/28/697a0e68fc6c83bf1d8b4595.html)
* [Abascal clama contra la regularización de inmigrantes: «La invasión también mata» — abc.es](https://www.abc.es/espana/abascal-clama-regularizacion-inmigrantes-invasion-mata-20260127142031-nt.html)
* [Feijóo acusa en Figueruelas a Sánchez de incrementar el censo con la regularización masiva de migrantes — heraldo.es](https://heraldo.es/noticias/nacional/2026/01/28/feijoo-acusa-figueruelas-sanchez-incrementar-censo-regularizacion-masiva-migrantes-1889285.html)
* [Feijóo llevará a la UE la regularización masiva de migrantes por el impacto en los socios europeos — farodevigo.es](https://farodevigo.es/espana/2026/01/28/feijoo-culmina-giro-migratorio-pp-126165445.html)
* [Feijoo censura el «descontrol migratorio» y rechaza que la ilegalidad «produzca derechos» — lavozdeasturias.es](https://lavozdeasturias.es/noticia/actualidad/2026/02/01/feijoo-censura-descontrol-migratorio-rechaza-ilegalidadproduzca-derechos/00031769961010379111270.htm)
* [Feijóo pide a Bruselas que revise la regularización de migrantes del Gobierno al considerar que vulnera el Pacto de Migración y Asilo — elperiodico.com](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260131/feijoo-pp-regularizacion-migrantes-espana-vulnera-contra-pacto-asilo-cumbre-zagreb-126297936)
* [Alberto Núñez Feijóo critica que "la ilegalidad produzca derechos" y censura el "descontrol migratorio" — ondacero.es](https://ondacero.es/noticias/espana/alberto-nunez-feijoo-critica-que-ilegalidad-produzca-derechos-censura-descontrol-migratorio_20260201697f927e1817b41eb62d05a4.html)
* [Feijóo ve en la regularización de migrantes una forma de desviar la atención de Adamuz: "Hasta 46 muertos y esa es la respuesta" — 20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/nacional/feijoo-critica-politica-migratoria-gobierno-hasta-46-muertos-respuesta-sanchez-es-una-regularizacion-masiva_6926133_0.html)
* [Feijóo solicita a la Comisión Europea ayuda para aclarar el accidente de Adamuz y analizar la regularización de inmigrantes — abc.es](https://www.abc.es/espana/feijoo-solicita-comision-europea-ayuda-aclarar-accidente-20260131161430-nt.html)
* [Feijóo involucra al PP europeo en su ofensiva contra Sánchez por Adamuz y la inmigración — ideal.es](https://ideal.es/nacional/feijoo-involucra-pp-europeo-ofensiva-sanchez-adamuz-20260131134508-ntrc.html)
* [Abascal rechaza que Sánchez regularice al medio millón de votantes que pierde: «Las tiranías desprecian a su propio pueblo» — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/aragon/abascal-rechaza-sanchez-regularice-medio-millon-votantes-20260128174435-nt.html)
* [Abascal utiliza la regularización de inmigrantes en la campaña aragonesa y acusa al PP de "no ser valiente" — rtve.es](https://rtve.es/noticias/20260128/abascal-aprovecha-regularizacion-inmigrantes-para-centrar-debate-campana-acusa-pp-no-ser-valiente/16914279.shtml)
* [Abascal clama contra el acuerdo migratorio con Podemos: 'El tirano Sánchez odia al pueblo español y quiere sustituirlo' — lne.es](https://lne.es/espana/2026/01/26/abascal-clama-acuerdo-migratorio-tirano-126112804.html)
* [Abascal coloca el plan de regularización en el eje de su campaña en Aragón — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/abascal-encuentra-inmigracion-eje-campana-aragon-20260131042727-nt.html)
* [VÍDEO: La simpática reacción del rey Felipe VI tras ser felicitado por su 58 cumpleaños — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/loc/casa-real/2026/01/30/697cdc62fdddff83458b459f-video.html)
* ["No pesan": el rey Felipe VI cumple 58 años y responde con humor al ser preguntado por su edad — vanitatis.elconfidencial.com](https://vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/casas-reales/2026-01-30/felipe-vi-no-pesan-58-anos-responde-humor-edad_4294154)
* [El simpático gesto de Felipe VI el día de su cumpleaños: "Los 58 no pesan demasiado" — eleconomista.es](https://eleconomista.es/informalia/casas-reales/noticias/13753416/01/26/el-simpatico-gesto-de-felipe-vi-el-dia-de-su-cumpleanos-los-58-no-pesan-demasiado.html)
* [Felicitan a Felipe VI por su 58 cumpleaños durante la audiencia a la presidenta eslovena — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/felicitan-felipe-cumpleanos-audiencia-presidenta-eslovena-20260130131842-vi.html)
* [El Rey Felipe VI, de lo más sonriente, celebra su 58 cumpleaños trabajando — hoy.es](https://hoy.es/gente-estilo/felipe-sonriente-celebra-cumpleanos-trabajando-20260130124535-vi.html)
* [Felipe VI cumple 58 años: así es su relación con León, entre el compromiso con el parlamentarismo y apoyo al territorio — diariodeleon.es](https://diariodeleon.es/sociedad/gente/260130/2074074/felipe-vi-cumple-58-anos-asi-relacion-leon-compromiso-parlamentarismo-apoyo-territorio.html)
* [Felipe VI cumple 58 años: luces y sombras de un año complejo — 20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/gente/felipe-vi-cumple-58-anos-luces-sombras-un-ano-complejo_6927842_0.html)
* [El rey Felipe VI cumple 58 años: así ha transformado la imagen de la monarquía tras su ascenso al trono — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/espana/2026/01/30/el-rey-felipe-vi-cumple-58-anos-asi-ha-transformado-la-imagen-de-la-monarquia-tras-su-ascenso-al-trono)
* [El rey Felipe cumple 58 años unido como nunca a la reina Sofía: la importante decisión familiar que debe tomar en los próximos meses — mujerhoy.com](https://mujerhoy.com/celebrities/realeza/rey-felipe-cumple-58-anos-unido-reina-sofia-universidad-leonor-20260130121315-nt.html)
* [Los 58 años del rey Felipe en 58 imágenes que son historia de España — hola.com](https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20260130880030/felipe-vi-cumple-58-imagenes/)
* [Felipe VI cumple 58 años: la cercanía, la empatía y el afecto, la nueva imagen de la institución — eleconomista.es](https://eleconomista.es/informalia/casas-reales/noticias/13744836/01/26/felipe-vi-cumple-58-anos-la-cercania-la-empatia-y-el-afecto-la-nueva-imagen-de-la-institucion.html)
* [Isabel Sartorius, primer amor del rey Felipe VI, ingresada en una residencia: "Pasa por un proceso complicado" — 20minutos.es](https://20minutos.es/gente/isabel-sartorius-primer-amor-rey-felipe-vi-ingresada-una-residencia-pasa-por-un-proceso-complicado_6926715_0.html)
* [Isabel Sartorius, expareja del rey Felipe VI, ingresada en un centro psiquiátrico: "Padece un síndrome de difícil diagnóstico" — elespanol.com](https://elespanol.com/corazon/famosos/20260128/isabel-sartorius-expareja-rey-felipe-vi-ingresada-centro-psiquiatrico-padece-sindrome-dificil-diagnostico/1003744106564_0.html)
* [Quién es Isabel Sartorius, el primer amor del Rey Felipe: del flechazo en Joy Eslava a la presión por ser reina — los40.com](https://los40.com/2026/01/28/quien-es-isabel-sartorius-el-primer-amor-del-rey-felipe-del-flechado-en-joy-eslava-a-la-presion-por-ser-reina)
* [Las condiciones de internamiento de Isabel Sartorius, expareja de Felipe VI, en una residencia: "Cuando sale, es acompañada" — 20minutos.es](https://www.20minutos.es/gente/las-condiciones-internamiento-isabel-sartorius-expareja-felipe-vi-una-residencia-cuando-sale-es-acompanada_6927348_0.html)
* [Feijóo pide "no dividir fuerzas" a una semana de las elecciones en Aragón e inicia el frente del PP contra Vox: "Sánchez va a celebrar cualquier voto contra Azcón" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/elecciones/elecciones-aragon/2026/02/01/697f45bd21efa05b118b458a.html)
* [Feijóo reclama desde Zagreb a la Comisión Europea ayuda para aclarar el accidente de Adamuz — elperiodico.com](https://elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260131/feijoo-reclama-zagreb-comision-europea-126299201)
* [Feijóo fuerza al PP europeo a posicionarse sobre Venezuela y evidenciar la ambigüedad de Sánchez con el régimen — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/feijoo-fuerza-pp-europeo-posicionarse-sobre-venezuela-20260130043050-nt.html)
* [PP EUROPEO | Feijóo se presenta ante sus socios europeos intentando liderar la posición en Venezuela y mitigando las quejas del campo por Mercosur — elperiodico.com](https://elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260129/feijoo-presenta-socios-europeos-intentando-126236238)
* [Feijóo arropa a Azcón a una semana del 8-F: «Los aragoneses tenéis a uno de los mejores políticos de este país» — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/aragon/aragon-primera-comunidad-espana-haber-pleno-empleo-20260201134310-nt.html)
* [Feijóo acusa al Gobierno de tomar a los pensionistas como "rehenes" y amaga con tumbar el decreto 'ómnibus' — servimedia.es](https://www.servimedia.es/noticias/feijoo-acusa-gobierno-tomar-pensionistas-como-rehenes-amaga-tumbar-decreto-omnibus/1412674615)
* [Jorge Azcón, la figura emergente del PP: campaña con Feijóo y Ayuso y "buen trato" con Vox — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-01-26/jorge-azcon-la-figura-emergente-del-pp-campana-con-feijoo-y-ayuso-y_4289986/)
* [Feijóo anuncia que el PP pedirá una comisión de investigación por la 'crisis ferroviaria' — superdeporte.es](https://superdeporte.es/sucesos/2026/01/29/feijoo-anuncia-pp-pedira-comision-126220560.html)
* [Feijóo condiciona su apoyo a Sánchez a separar la subida de pensiones del decreto ómnibus — democrata.es](https://www.democrata.es/politica/feijoo-condiciona-su-apoyo-a-sanchez-a-separar-la-subida-de-pensiones-del-decreto-omnibus/)
* [Feijóo pide a la UE investigar el accidente de Adamuz y critica al Gobierno — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/feijoo-pide-ue-que-investigue-accidente-adamuz-critica-mentiras-del-gobierno-16169979)
* [Alberto Núñez Feijóo, presidente del PP — cope.es](https://www.cope.es/programas/herrera-en-cope/la-entrevista-de-las-9h-con-herrera/episodios/alberto-nunez-feijoo-presidente-pp-20260126_3294079.html)
* [FEIJÓO DANA TRENES | Feijóo, en su declaración ante la jueza de la dana: 'No tiene que ver un accidente ferroviario con la riada' — farodevigo.es](https://farodevigo.es/espana/2026/01/26/feijoo-declaracion-jueza-dana-ver-126083563.html)
* [Alberto Núñez Feijóo en el retiro de líderes europeos del EPP en Zagreb (Croacia) 30.01.2026 — pp.es](https://www.pp.es/actualidad/galerias/alberto-nunez-feijoo-en-el-retiro-de-lideres-europeos-del-epp-en-zagreb-croacia-30-01-2026/)
* [Vox paga 26.700 € mensuales al principal asesor de Abascal a través de una SL sin empleados — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-01-26/vox-abascal-mendez-monasterio-asesor-sl-empleados_4286121)
* [Vox encargó un acto de Abascal al cabecilla de Revuelta denunciado por apropiación y le pagó 8.000 euros — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-01-27/vox-encargo-acto-abascal-cabecilla-revuelta-denunciado-apropiacion_4291184/)
* [Santiago Abascal retrata en Andorra (Teruel) al bipartidismo y denuncia la invasión migratoria: "En cinco años han entrado tres millones" — gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/espana/santiago-abascal-retrata-en-andorra-teruel-al-bipartidismo-y-denuncia-la-invasion-en-cinco-anos-han-entrado-tres-millones-de-inmigrantes-20260129-0003)
* [Santiago Abascal se lía con el nombre de un conocido pueblo de Aragón, pero no es el único político que se equivoca — heraldo.es](https://heraldo.es/noticias/aragon/2026/01/25/santiago-abascal-lia-nombre-conocido-pueblo-aragon-unico-politico-1888337.html)
* [Abascal, tras el pacto de Sánchez con Bildu para sacar a ETA de la lista terrorista: "ETA ha puesto a Sánchez en La Moncloa" — voxespana.es](https://www.voxespana.es/abascal/abascal-tras-el-acuerdo-bildu-sanchez-desde-cuarte-de-huerva-eta-ha-puesto-a-pedro-sanchez-en-la-moncloa-20260131)
* [Abascal impulsa a Moñino a nivel nacional tras convertirla en el ariete contra Ayuso — vozpopuli.com](https://www.vozpopuli.com/espana/madrid/abascal-impulsa-a-monino-a-nivel-nacional-tras-convertirla-en-el-ariete-contra-ayuso.html)
* [Santiago Abascal retrata al Gobierno: "La mafia de Sánchez ha matado a 46 personas. No inspeccionaban las vías porque estaban inspeccionado si tenemos la baliza en el coche" — gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/espana/santiago-abascal-retrata-al-gobierno-la-mafia-de-sanchez-ha-matado-a-46-personas-no-inspeccionaban-las-vias-porque-estaban-inspeccionado-si-tenemos-la-baliza-en-el-coche-20260126-1640)
* [Abascal asegura que ETA es una organización criminal y acusa a Sánchez de llegar a La Moncloa gracias a ella — democrata.es](https://www.democrata.es/politica/abascal-asegura-que-eta-es-una-organizacion-criminal-y-acusa-a-sanchez-de-llegar-a-la-moncloa-gracias-a-ella/)
* [Abascal, por videomensaje en Jerusalén: "Europa afronta como Israel una lucha existencial" — abc.es](https://abc.es/internacional/abascal-videomensaje-jerusalen-europa-afronta-israel-lucha-20260127152814-vi.html)
* [Ramón Pérez-Maura | ¿A qué juega Santiago Abascal? — eldebate.com](https://eldebate.com/opinion/20260201/juega-santiago-abascal_380218.html)
* [Hernández Mancha: "Si viera que Abascal gana de una tacada a Sánchez, le votaría, pero no lo veo" — libertaddigital.com](https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-01-30/hernandez-mancha-si-viera-que-abascal-gana-de-una-tacada-a-sanchez-le-votaria-pero-no-lo-veo-7351712/)
* [Alberto Izquierdo: "Vox desaparecerá y lo hará pronto, detrás de Santiago Abascal no hay nada" — publico.es](https://publico.es/politica/alberto-izquierdo-vox-desaparecera-hara-pronto-detras-santiago-abascal-hay.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz acuerda subir el salario mínimo a 1.221 euros al mes solo con los sindicatos — 20minutos.es](https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/yolanda-diaz-acuerda-subir-salario-minimo-1-221-euros-mes-solo-con-los-sindicatos_6927612_0.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz entra la campaña bipolar de Sumar tras zafarse del veto extremeño — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/elecciones/elecciones-aragon/2026/02/02/697f96a8fc6c83082f8b456e.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz apela en Huesca a la "fuerza" de 2023: "Nadie creía que podíamos ganar, como ahora, y lo hicimos" — heraldo.es](https://heraldo.es/noticias/aragon/huesca/2026/02/01/yolanda-diaz-apela-en-huesca-a-la-fuerza-de-2023-nadie-creia-que-podiamos-ganar-como-ahora-y-lo-hicimos-1890267.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz da una orden para blindar el salario mínimo y lanzará a la Inspección de Trabajo para controlarlo — eldiario.es](https://www.eldiario.es/economia/yolanda-diaz-da-orden-blindar-salario-minimo-lanzara-inspeccion-trabajo-controlarlo_1_12940311.html)
* [Díaz alerta contra un PP que quiere causar dolor y está en contra de la clase trabajadora — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/diaz-alerta-pp-quiere-causar-dolor-clase-20260201154519-vi.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz, la invitada más elegante de los Premios Feroz 2026 — elle.com](https://elle.com/es/star-style/el-estilo-de/a70126462/premios-feroz-2026-alfombra-roja-yolanda-diaz-vestido-invitada-capa)
* [Yolanda Díaz (54 años): "Me encanta hacer deporte y hago sentadillas, es difícil seguirme el ritmo" — mundodeportivo.com](https://mundodeportivo.com/pulso/20260131/1002611961/yolanda-diaz-54-anos-me-encanta-deporte-sentadillas-dificil-seguirme-ritmo-dct.html)
* [Sumar admite que está "a debate" el liderazgo de Yolanda Díaz y la marca del nuevo proyecto con IU y sus socios — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/01/26/697767cde9cf4a4e218b4571.html)
* [Aznar acusa a Sánchez de "sectarismo inútil" por negarse a gastar el 5% en defensa — lavanguardia.com](https://lavanguardia.com/politica/20260201/11455036/aznar-acusa-sanchez-sectarismo-inutil-negarse-gastar-5-defensa.html)
* [ERC da la espalda a Sánchez por la crisis ferroviaria: pide la dimisión de Puente tras el caos de Rodalies — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/cataluna/2026/01/25/69762c07e85ece781a8b4593.html)
* [ERC exige ahora a Sánchez que cese a Puente tras rentabilizar su cupo fiscal para Cataluña — vozpopuli.com](https://www.vozpopuli.com/espana/cataluna/erc-exige-ahora-a-sanchez-que-cese-a-puente-tras-rebatibilizar-su-cupo-fiscal-para-cataluna.html)
* [Estados Unidos da luz verde a la modernización completa de los sistemas de combate de las fragatas F100 españolas — libertaddigital.com](https://libertaddigital.com/defensa/2026-01-30/estados-unidos-da-luz-verde-a-la-modernizacion-completa-de-los-sistemas-de-combate-de-las-fragatas-f100-espanolas-7351719)
* [España recibe la aprobación de EEUU para la compra de 1.420 millones en sistemas y armas para la MLU de las F-100 — elespanol.com](https://elespanol.com/observatorio-defensa/20260129/espana-recibe-aprobacion-eeuu-compra-millones-sistemas-armas-mlu-f-100/1003744109775_0.html)
* [El CNI expulsa a una becaria por no ser «idónea» para ser espía — larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/espana/cni-expulsa-becaria-ser-idonea-ser-espia_20260130697bff722f00a04688ed3e0f.html)
* [PSOE advisor accused of sexual harassment to testify in Senate — lne.es](https://lne.es/espana/2026/01/29/exasesor-sanchez-acusado-acoso-sexual-126210532.html)
* [Catalonia business groups find fiscal agreement insufficient — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/cataluna/2026/01/29/697b559ee4d4d813478b4599.html)
* [Bank of Spain economic capacity data shows 4% GDP in November — bde.es](https://bde.es/wbe/es/noticias-eventos/actualidad-banco-espana/balanza-de-pagos-mensual-noviembre-2025.html)
* [Armed Forces defense dilemma analyzed at security forum — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-01-30/disuasion-defensa-ejercito-espana-1hms_4293673)
* [EU-India trade agreement finalized after 18 years of negotiations — rtve.es](https://rtve.es/noticias/20260127/india-union-europea-acuerdo-comercial/16911221.shtml)
### 
Norway
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered an unprecedented public rebuke of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over their contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
Mr Støre publicly agreed with the Crown Princess's admission of "poor judgment" regarding her Epstein contacts and stated that Mr Jagland also showed poor judgment. The criticism of the royal family was described as unusual, showing that Norway's accountability mechanisms function even at the highest levels. Progress Party leader Sylvi Listhaug also faced scrutiny, denying any contact with Epstein or Steve Bannon despite documents suggesting meeting attempts.
Even as it navigates domestic accountability, Norway faced familiar diplomatic friction with the United States. President Donald Trump reportedly sent what critics called an "unhinged" letter to the Norwegian prime minister claiming entitlement to Greenland due to Norway's failure to award him the Nobel Peace Prize. In a separate podcast appearance, Mr Støre disputed Mr Trump's NATO claims, calling assertions that the US doesn't benefit from NATO "simply not true."
The country's institutional strength extended beyond accountability to defence and economic performance. The government announced the selection of Hanwha's Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System for 19 billion Norwegian kroner, with 16 launchers and missiles with up to 500km range for delivery between 2028-2031. The Norwegian Armed Forces also launched artificial intelligence (AI) programmes with a new centre for applied artificial intelligence involving over 300 specialists. Meanwhile, the Government Pension Fund Global earned a record \$247 billion profit with 15.1% annual return, driven by technology stocks and the AI boom, bringing the fund's total value to over \$2.2 trillion by end-2025.
Routine institutional activities continued with the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority scheduled to present their 2026 open threat and risk assessments on February 6, with Defence Minister Sandvik and Justice Minister Aas-Hansen participating.
* **Listhaug denies contact with Epstein or Bannon despite documents suggesting meeting attempts** — Ms Listhaug's name appeared in newly released Epstein documents suggesting attempts to arrange a meeting with Trump strategist Steve Bannon. The Progress Party leader and her party firmly deny any contact with either Epstein or Bannon. *([tv2.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/43zv9R/listhaug-avviser-kontakt-med-epstein-eller-trump-strateg))*
* **Norwegian Armed Forces intensifies artificial intelligence initiatives** — The Norwegian Armed Forces launched expanded AI programmes including a new centre for applied artificial intelligence. The initiative involves over 300 specialists and aims to enhance defence capabilities across planning, logistics, and operational systems. *([forsvaret.no](https://forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/satsing-ki))*
* **Equinor reports 2025 safety results following fatal accident** — Equinor released its 2025 safety performance review, noting generally positive trends despite a fatal accident at the Mongstad refinery in September where a 25-year-old worker died during a lifting operation. *([equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/20260128-equinor-fourth-quarter-2025-safety-results))*
* **Støre disputes Trump's NATO claims in podcast appearance** — Mr Støre rejected Mr Trump's claims that the US doesn't benefit from NATO, calling the assertions 'simply not true' and noting that Article 5 was only triggered after 9/11 to help the US. *([dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/rett-og-slett-ikke-sant/84159761))*
* [Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c1508llzw4qo)
* [Thorbjørn Jagland og kronprinsesse Mette-Marit kritiseres for Epstein-kontakt — dagbladet.no](https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/har-utvist-darlig-dommekraft/84173671)
* [Støre ut mot Mette-Marit: - Det er oppsiktsvekkende — tv2.no](https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/store-darlig-dommekraft/18522384/)
* [Støre: Dårlig dømmekraft fra kronprinsessen og Jagland — nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no/norge/store_-darlig-dommekraft-fra-kronprinsessen-og-jagland-1.17751418)
* [Støre om Epstein-dokumentene: Dårlig dømmekraft fra kronprinsessen og Jagland — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/nyheter/store-om-epstein-dokumentene_-darlig-dommekraft-fra-kronprinsessen-og-jagland-1.17751361)
* [Thorbjørn Jagland ba Jeffrey Epstein om økonomisk hjelp til boligkjøp — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/thorbjorn-jagland-ba-jeffrey-epstein-om-okonomisk-hjelp-til-boligkjop/s/5-95-2856020)
* [Epsteins norske forbindelser — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/ytring/epsteins-norske-forbindelser_-1.17751257)
* [Frp: Listhaug har aldri hatt kontakt med Epstein eller Steve Bannon — tv2.no](https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/frp-listhaug-har-aldri-hatt-kontakt-med-epstein-eller-steve-bannon/18519513/)
* [Frp: Listhaug benekter kontakt med Epstein og Steve Bannon — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/frp-listhaug-benekter-kontakt-med-epstein-og-steve-bannon/s/5-95-2855991)
* [Jeffrey Epstein i SMS til Trump-strateg: Asle Toje vil at du skal møte Sylvi Listhaug — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/43zv9R/listhaug-avviser-kontakt-med-epstein-eller-trump-strateg)
* [Asle Toje avviser påstander om Listhaug-Bannon-møte i Epstein-dokumentene — filternyheter.no](https://filternyheter.no/asle-toje-avviser-pastander-om-listhaug-mote-i-epsteins-tekstmeldinger-med-steve-bannon-dette-er-rod-larsens-sak-ikke-min)
* [Gaza-aktivister frikjent to ganger for å følge etter Listhaug: Dommen blir anket til Høyesterett — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/Ok31aA/saken-mot-de-tre-kvinnene-som-ropte-slagord-mot-sylvi-listhaug-ankes-til-hoeyesterett)
* [Statsadvokaten anker frifinnelse av kvinner som fulgte etter Sylvi Listhaug — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/statsadvokaten-anker-frifinnelse-av-kvinner-som-fulgte-etter-listhaug/s/5-95-2857142)
* [World's largest sovereign wealth fund made \$247 billion in 2025, driven by tech and banking rally — cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/norway-sovereign-wealth-fund-2025-return-nbim-trillion-oil-stocks-tech-ai-banks-silver.html)
* [Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned \$247 billion in 2025 — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/finance/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-earned-247-billion-2025-2026-01-29)
* [Norway's \$2.2 Trillion Wealth Fund Trims Biggest US Tech Stocks — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/norway-s-2-2-trillion-wealth-fund-trims-biggest-us-tech-stocks)
* [Norway \$2.2 Trillion Fund Gains on Tech, Gold, Silver Rally — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-29/norway-s-2-2-trillion-fund-returns-15-1-on-tech-investments)
* [Norway wealth fund boosts US Treasury holdings despite government debt concerns — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/norway-wealth-funds-us-treasuries-holding-rose-second-half-2025-2026-01-28)
* [Norway's \$2tn wealth fund stress tests effects of climate shocks and AI correction — ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/a8263c83-cc22-4ac2-9b34-0185d015eab6)
* [El fondo soberano de Noruega ganó un 15,1% más en 2025 — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/economia/2026/01/29/697be0ecfdddff99478b458a.html)
* [El Fondo Noruego apuesta por Iberdrola, BBVA, Santander e Inditex — expansion.com](https://expansion.com/empresas/2026/02/02/697fa122e5fdea746f8b45a0.html)
* [Norway's sovereign wealth fund earns EUR565m a day — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/norway-s-sovereign-wealth-fund-earns-eur565m-a-day-ce7e5bdddb8df22c)
* [Norges Bank cuts stake in Brazil's Iguatemi to 4.97% — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/norges-bank-cuts-stake-in-brazil-s-iguatemi-to-4-97-ce7e5bdcd181ff2c)
* [World's biggest fund buys more Malaysian govt bonds — freemalaysiatoday.com](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/01/30/worlds-biggest-fund-buys-more-malaysian-govt-bonds)
* [Fondo soberano de Noruega posee indirectamente más de 9.500 bitcoins — diariobitcoin.com](https://diariobitcoin.com/bitcoin/fondo-soberano-de-noruega-el-mas-grande-del-mundo-posee-indirectamente-mas-de-9-500-btc)
* [Regjeringen har valgt leverandør av langtrekkende presisjonsild — regjeringen.no](https://regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringen-har-valgt-leverandor-av-langtrekkende-presisjonsild/id3147546)
* [Regjeringen har bestemt seg: Kjøper sørkoreansk rakettsystem — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/regjeringen-har-bestemt-seg-kjoper-sorkoreansk-rakettsystem/s/5-95-2851183)
* [Forsvaret intensiverer satsingen på kunstig intelligens — forsvaret.no](https://forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-presse/aktuelt/satsing-ki)
* [Status: Forsvarets KI-satsing — forsvaret.no](https://forsvaret.no/soldater-og-ansatte/ansatt/status/status-47)
* [Konseptutvikling — forsvaret.no](https://forsvaret.no/heimevernet/om-heimevernet/konseptutvikling)
* [The 'mad king': has Trump finally lost it? — theweek.com](https://theweek.com/politics/the-mad-king-has-trump-finally-lost-it)
* [Trump's psychotic meltdown exposed something terrifying — but not about him — rawstory.com](https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/this-unchecked-trump-madness-says-something-terrifying-about-us-all-as-americans/)
* [Equinor's 2025 safety results — equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/news/20260128-equinor-fourth-quarter-2025-safety-results)
* [Energywatch — energywatch.com](https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/Oil___Gas/article18966640.ece)
* [Worley Nets Equinor's Framework Deal for Norway Offshore Assets — oedigital.com](https://www.oedigital.com/news/534993-worley-nets-equinor-s-framework-deal-for-norway-offshore-assets)
* [Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – fourth tranche for 2025 — globenewswire.com](https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/27/3226087/0/en/Equinor-ASA-Share-buy-back-fourth-tranche-for-2025.html)
* [Om Nato-påstand: - Rett og slett ikke sant — dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/rett-og-slett-ikke-sant/84159761)
* [Presseinvitasjon: E-tjenesten, PST og NSM legger frem årets trusselvurderinger — regjeringen.no](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/e-tjenesten-pst-og-nsm-legger-frem-arets-trusselvurderinger/id3147272/)
* [Vedum's exit helped save Støre's political power — aftenposten.no](https://aftenposten.no/meninger/kommentar/i/GxQ66x/vedum-reddet-stoere)
* [Listhaug criticizes Støre over property tax policy affecting 318,000 homeowners — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/norsk-debatt/stores-nye-skattebombe-318-000-boligeiere-far-sjokkregning/o/5-95-2852378)
### 
Sweden
Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson this week positioned himself as a potential prime minister while addressing an Israeli government antisemitism conference, completing his party's transformation from political outcast to mainstream contender.
Mr Åkesson spoke at the Jerusalem conference, where he announced plans to reactivate a Swedish national terror list targeting the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Muslim Brotherhood as "deeply antisemitic organisations." He criticised EU weakness on terrorism and expressed strong support for Israel, stating the invitation demonstrates Israel recognises his party has "made up with our past." The Israeli government invitation itself represents extraordinary diplomatic recognition for a party once excluded from mainstream politics. He also confirmed his readiness to become prime minister if a situation arose where he would be "tolerated by the chamber for that role," indicating the Sweden Democrats would seek significant ministerial portfolios including finance, justice, foreign affairs, and defence if they become the largest party.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson responded to the intensifying electoral competition by launching "Call the Prime Minister," a podcast where citizens can call in with questions directly without advance screening. The format aims to create "good conversations" in politics and represents what the Moderate Party calls a unique approach for a Swedish premier.
The moves come as Sweden manages implementation challenges from its historic transformation. Several reports highlighted concerns about Armed Forces expansion, including risks of hiring unsuitable officers, security breaches at defence agencies, and operational challenges as the military grows rapidly toward 2035 targets. Sources cited difficulties in quality control during accelerated recruitment and security protocol violations. These are predictable bottlenecks as Sweden scales from minimal forces toward 3.5% of GDP in defence spending.
Sweden's central bank meanwhile held its policy rate at 1.75% and signalled rates will remain "for some time to come," explicitly citing increased uncertainty including US administration foreign policy conduct. The bank noted geopolitical developments have been "dramatic" but financial markets have shown limited reaction. Separately, the Wallenberg family advanced its generational transition by proposing Martina Wallenberg for Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken's (SEB) board, continuing the sixth generation's advancement into key positions across the business empire. ([Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-30/sweden-s-powerful-wallenberg-family-is-readying-for-handover), 2026-01-30)
* **Kristersson establishes ministerial council to combat violence against women** — Mr Kristersson announced the creation of a new ministerial council for 'kvinnofrid' (women's peace) to coordinate national efforts against men's violence toward women. Mr Kristersson will chair the council, which includes multiple ministers. *([newkerala.com](https://newkerala.com/news/a/sweden-launches-new-program-curb-violence-against-women-833.htm))*
* **Kristersson calls for review of statute of limitations after TV personality case** — Mr Kristersson opened for a review of prescription rules after a known TV profile accused of sexual purchases managed to avoid prosecution by staying abroad until crimes were statute-barred. Mr Kristersson called the situation 'deeply provocative.' *([svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/kristersson-m-vill-se-over-preskriptionstiden-efter-tv-profilens-flykt))*
* **Åkesson injures head in nightmare, misses parts of Jerusalem antisemitism conference** — Mr Åkesson sustained a head injury requiring six stitches after hitting his head during a nightmare. The injury occurred before his trip to Jerusalem for an international antisemitism conference where he was invited to speak. *([dn.se](https://www.dn.se/direkt/2026-01-26/jimmie-akesson-skadad-missar-mote-i-knesset/))*
* **Wallenberg family advances sixth generation succession with Martina Wallenberg to SEB board** — The Wallenberg family's nomination committee proposed electing Martina Wallenberg to SEB's board of directors, continuing the transition of the sixth generation into key positions. Other family members have also taken board roles across the business empire in recent months. *([svd.se](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-30/sweden-s-powerful-wallenberg-family-is-readying-for-handover))*
* **Parliamentary speaker's cancelled and expensive travel costs Swedish Armed Forces millions** — Parliamentary Speaker Andreas Norlén's cancelled trip to the US cost the Armed Forces nearly 1.5 million kronor, and a separate Geneva trip cost 660,000 kronor when private jets were chartered instead of regular flights. The Armed Forces covers costs for state aviation. *([dn.se](https://dn.se/sverige/notan-for-talmannens-installda-resa-1-5-miljoner-kronor))*
* **Defence Minister Pål Jonson visits Härnösand naval facilities for expansion briefing** — Mr Jonson visited Härnösand to receive briefings on naval operations and testing activities in the region. The visit included discussions about Armed Forces growth and nearly 100 million kronor in planned harbour investments. *([sakerhetsvarlden.se](https://sakerhetsvarlden.se/forsvarsminister-besoker-hamn-och-provverksamhet-i-harnosand))*
* **NATO chief warns Europe cannot defend itself without US military support** — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told European Parliament that Europe is incapable of defending itself without US support and would need to more than double defence spending to 10% of GDP to do so. His comments came amid tensions over President Trump's Greenland statements. *([nbcnews.com](https://nbcnews.com/world/greenland/think-europe-can-defend-us-help-good-luck-says-nato-chief-rcna256083))*
* **Criticism of Kristersson's openness to European nuclear weapons programme** — Mr Kristersson faced criticism from peace organisations and opposition politicians after opening for a European nuclear weapons programme. Svenska Freds called it 'extremely dangerous' while Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson said there was nothing new in the statement. *([etc.se](https://etc.se/inrikes/rasar-mot-kristerssons-oeppning-om-kaernvapen-oerhoert-farligt))*
* **Katja Nyberg leaves Sweden Democrats but remains in parliament** — Former police officer and Sweden Democrats member Katja Nyberg announced her departure from the party while maintaining her parliamentary seat. The move follows controversies and could cost the party around 3.3 million kronor in party support. *([epochtimes.se](https://www.epochtimes.se/katja-nyberg-jag-lamnar-sverigedemokraterna))*
* **Center Party approaches parliamentary threshold in new poll** — A new Aftonbladet/Demoskop poll shows the Center Party dropping toward the 4% parliamentary threshold while the Moderates gain ground. The gap between political blocks is narrowing ahead of the September election. *([aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/d4mLmX/tapp-for-c-i-aftonbladet-demoskop-narmar-sig-sparren))*
* [Sweden Launches Program to Curb Violence Against Women — newkerala.com](https://newkerala.com/news/a/sweden-launches-new-program-curb-violence-against-women-833.htm)
* [Regeringen presenterar åtgärder om mäns våld mot kvinnor — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/regeringen-presenterar-atgarder-om-mans-vald-mot-kvinnor)
* [Kristersson inrättar råd för kvinnofrid — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/sverige/kristersson-inrattar-rad-for-kvinnofrid)
* [Kristersson om våldet: Görs för lite — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/JOE7Xj/kristersson-om-valdet-gors-for-lite)
* [Kristersson (M) vill se över preskriptionstiden efter tv-profilens flykt — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/kristersson-m-vill-se-over-preskriptionstiden-efter-tv-profilens-flykt)
* [Kristersson: Djupt provocerande — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1440183)
* [Ulf Kristersson efter Dermot Clemengers preskriberade sexköp: Djupt provocerande — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/gk0EL1/kristersson-djupt-provocerande)
* [Kristersson om nöjesprofilens flykt: Provocerande — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/sverige/kristersson-om-nojesprofilens-flykt-provocerande)
* [Rättegången mot TV4-profilen har avslutats — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/n1wQlx/rattegangen-mot-tv4-profilen-har-avslutats)
* [Ulf Kristersson startar podcast — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1440577)
* [Kristersson startar podd – svarar på lyssnarfrågor — hd.se](https://hd.se/sverige/kristersson-startar-podd-svarar-pa-lyssnarfragor)
* [Kristersson startar podd – nu kan du ringa statsministern — resume.se](https://www.resume.se/kommunikation/media/kristersson-startar-podd-nu-kan-du-ringa-statsministern/)
* [Kristersson har roligare saker för sig än att vara statsminister — arbetet.se](https://arbetet.se/2026/01/30/ulf-kristersson-startar-podd-nar-varlden-brinner)
* [Jimmie Åkesson skadad – missar möte i Knesset — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/direkt/2026-01-26/jimmie-akesson-skadad-missar-mote-i-knesset/)
* [Jimmie Åkesson till akuten efter olycka i hemmet — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/nathalierothschild/artiklar/jimmie-akesson-till-akuten-efter-olycka-i-hemmet/cG9zdDo1MjczMw)
* [Jimmie Åkesson efter skadan: "En personlig dröm" — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/bilden-pa-akesson-efter-skadan-en-personlig-drom)
* [Åkesson skadade huvudet: "Blev jagad i en mardröm" — omni.se](https://omni.se/akesson-fick-soka-akut-vard-halkade-i-hemmet/a/L4158x)
* [Åkesson halkade – fick akutvård — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1440165)
* [Jimmie Åkesson till akuten – halkade och slog i spegel — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/jimmie-akesson-till-akuten-halkade-och-slog-i-spegel)
* [Jimmie Åkesson i olycka – fick söka akutvård — nyheter24.se](https://nyheter24.se/nyheter/politik/1455325-jimmie-akesson-i-olycka-fick-soka-akutvard)
* [Åkesson om skadan: "Sängkammarskada" — bulletin.nu](https://bulletin.nu/akesson-om-skadan-sangkammarskada-3)
* [Jimmie Åkesson i Jerusalem: Känns både tryggt och spänt — varldenidag.se](https://varldenidag.se/nyheter/jimmie-akesson-i-jerusalem-kaenns-bade-tryggt-och-spaent/903546)
* [Drömtydaren om Åkessons mardröm: "Stod inför något som väcker känslor" — sverigesradio.se](https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/dromtydaren-om-akessons-mardrom-stod-infor-nagot-som-vacker-kanslor)
* [Åkesson skadade sig i sömnen – fick sy — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/senaste-nytt-om-val-2026?inlagg=4509218fb041c54cc43c7ee83d59427f)
* [Åkesson pledges IRGC, Muslim Brotherhood terror designation — jpost.com](https://jpost.com/international/article-884931)
* [Åkesson i Jerusalem: "Vill se svensk terrorlista" — omni.se](https://omni.se/akesson-i-jerusalem-vill-se-svensk-terrorlista/a/wr83jA)
* [SD-ledaren Jimmie Åkesson hyllas i Israel på konferens om antisemitism, men får också kritik: "Hån mot Förintelsens offer" — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/jimmie-akesson-hyllas-i-israel-och-far-kritik)
* [Jimmie Åkesson håller tal i Israel om antisemitism — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GxQr0V/akesson-haller-tal-i-israel-om-antisemitism)
* [Åkesson (SD) besöker Israel: "Skönt att vara här" — dn.se](https://dn.se/direkt/2026-01-25/akesson-sd-besoker-israel-skont-att-vara-har)
* [Åkesson (SD) deltar vid konferens i Israel — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/nyheter/artiklar/akesson-sd-deltar-vid-konferens-i-israel/cG9zdDo1MjY1MA)
* [Sweden's Riksbank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged — global.morningstar.com](https://global.morningstar.com/en-nd/economy/swedens-riksbank-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged)
* [Monetary policy decision: Policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent — riksbank.se](https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/press-and-published/notices-and-press-releases/press-releases/2026/policy-rate-unchanged-at-1.75-per-cent/)
* [Swedish central bank keeps rates on hold at 1.75%, sees no change ahead — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/finance/swedish-central-bank-keeps-rates-hold-175-sees-no-change-ahead-2026-01-29)
* [Sveriges Riksbank holds rates, signals longer-term pause — centralbanking.com](https://centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7974912/sveriges-riksbank-holds-rates-signals-longer-term-pause)
* [Riksbanken lämnar räntan oförändrad – men osäkerheten ökar — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/ekonomi/riksbanken-lamnar-rantan-oforandrad-l09f4k)
* [Sweden's Steady Course: Riksbank Holds Firm on Interest Rate — devdiscourse.com](https://devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3785680-swedens-steady-course-riksbank-holds-firm-on-interest-rate)
* [Nytt räntebesked från Riksbanken — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/ekonomi/riksbankens-nya-rantebesked/)
* [Här får du hög sparränta i februari – vi guidar — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/minekonomi/a/bOz4Le/sparranta-februari-2026)
* [Penningpolitiskt beslut: Styrräntan oförändrad på 1,75 procent — riksbank.se](https://www.riksbank.se/sv/press-och-publicerat/nyheter-och-pressmeddelanden/pressmeddelanden/2026/styrrantan-oforandrad-pa-175-procent/)
* [Familjebankens skifte blir historiskt — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/JOEq6P/familjebankens-skifte-blir-historiskt)
* [Sweden's Wallenberg Family Prepares for Succession — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-01-30/sweden-s-wallenberg-family-prepares-for-succession)
* [Sweden's Powerful Wallenberg Family is Readying for Handover — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-30/sweden-s-powerful-wallenberg-family-is-readying-for-handover)
* [MARTINA WALLENBERG FÖRESLÅS TILL STYRELSEN (NY) — placera.se](https://www.placera.se/telegram/seb-martina-wallenberg-foreslas-till-styrelsen-ny-20260127)
* [Sjätte generationen tar större roll i Wallenbergsfären — hbl.fi](https://www.hbl.fi/2026-01-29/sjatte-generationen-tar-storre-roll-i-wallenbergsfaren/)
* [Martina Wallenberg på väg in i SEB:s styrelse — efn.se](https://efn.se/martina-wallenberg-pa-vag-in-i-sebs-styrelse)
* [Martina Wallenberg föreslås ta plats i SEB:s styrelse — di.se](https://www.di.se/live/martina-wallenberg-foreslas-till-seb-s-styrelse/)
* [SEB Proposes Election of Martina Wallenberg to the Board — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/seb-proposes-election-of-martina-wallenberg-to-the-board-ce7e5bd9d889f121)
* [Notan för talmannens inställda resa: 1,5 miljoner kronor — dn.se](https://dn.se/sverige/notan-for-talmannens-installda-resa-1-5-miljoner-kronor)
* [Talmannen Andreas Norléns inställda resa kostade 1,5 miljoner — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/XM6Mwx/talmannens-installda-resa-kostade-1-5-miljoner)
* [Talmannen tog privatflyg för 660 000 — sydsvenskan.se](https://www.sydsvenskan.se/sverige/talmannen-tog-privatflyg-for-660-000)
* [Talmannen tog privatflyg för 660 000 — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/8pBQxE/talmannen-tog-privatflyg-for-660000)
* [Försvarsminister besöker hamn och provverksamhet i Härnösand — sakerhetsvarlden.se](https://sakerhetsvarlden.se/forsvarsminister-besoker-hamn-och-provverksamhet-i-harnosand)
* [Närmare 100 miljoner – så kan Försvarsmakten växa i Härnösand — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vasternorrland/narmare-100-miljoner-sa-kan-forsvarsmakten-vaxa-i-harnosand)
* [Think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help? 'Good luck,' says NATO chief — nbcnews.com](https://nbcnews.com/world/greenland/think-europe-can-defend-us-help-good-luck-says-nato-chief-rcna256083)
* [Europe can't defend itself without the US, NATO's Rutte warns — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/europe-defense-nato-mark-rutte-us-politics-threats-gdp)
* [NATO Chief Says Europe Is 'Dreaming' if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S. — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/01/26/world/europe/nato-chief-europe-greenland-trump-us.html)
* [NATO chief warns Europe can't defend itself without US as tensions rise over Greenland — foxnews.com](https://foxnews.com/politics/keep-dreaming-natos-rutte-says-europe-needs-us-defense)
* [An EU army can't protect Europe. Only Nato can — telegraph.co.uk](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/29/an-eu-army-cant-protect-europe-only-nato-can/)
* [Nato needs to be 'reimagined' with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/28/europe-defence-kallas-greenland-frederiksen-macron-ukraine-netherlands-latest-news-updates)
* [Åkesson (SD): Beredd att axla rollen som statsminister — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/akesson-sd-beredd-att-axla-rollen-som-statsminister)
* [De rasar mot Kristerssons öppning om kärnvapen: "Oerhört farligt" — etc.se](https://etc.se/inrikes/rasar-mot-kristerssons-oeppning-om-kaernvapen-oerhoert-farligt)
* [Larmet inifrån Försvarsmakten: Risk för olämpliga officerare — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/sverige/larmet-inifran-forsvarsmakten-risk-for-olampliga-officerare/)
* [Allvarliga säkerhetsbrister på FMV — tv4.se](https://tv4.se/artikel/1ZBku7RClEVTmhZz3raHUk/allvarliga-saekerhetsbrister-pa-fmv-anstaellda-uppmanas-bryta-mot-lagen)
* [Tre månader från kontrakt till leverans — fmv.se](https://fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/tre-manader-fran-kontrakt-till-leverans)
* [Försvarsmaktens oro: Socka kan fälla Sverige i krig — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/nyheter/sverige/forsvarsmaktens-oro-socka-kan-falla-sverige-i-krig.00c3d97f-0dba-4f1e-88fd-1f55bdec8e07)
* [Karta: Området pekas ut av Försvarsmakten — tidningenangermanland.se](https://www.tidningenangermanland.se/2026-01-29/se-kartan-omradet-som-pekas-ut-av-forsvarsmakten/)
* [Nu börjar beväringarna öva med infanteriminor — hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/2026-01-28/nu-borjar-bevaringarna-ova-med-infanteriminor)
* [Försvarets akuta behov – vill locka lokala företag — barometern.se](https://barometern.se/affarsliv/forsvarets-akuta-behov-vill-locka-lokala-foretag)
* [Katja Nyberg lämnar Sverigedemokraterna – sitter kvar i riksdagen — epochtimes.se](https://www.epochtimes.se/katja-nyberg-jag-lamnar-sverigedemokraterna)
* [Nyberg kan inte petas från riksdagen – även om hon döms — omni.se](https://omni.se/nyberg-kan-inte-petas-fran-riksdagen-aven-om-hon-doms/a/7p5J69)
* [Tapp för C i Aftonbladet/Demoskop – närmar sig spärren — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/d4mLmX/tapp-for-c-i-aftonbladet-demoskop-narmar-sig-sparren)
* [Tourists arrested at parliament for flying drone over government buildings — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1441231)
* [Sweden's climate policy reversal from pioneer to economics-focused approach — blackout-news.de](https://blackout-news.de/en/news/sweden-reverses-course-in-climate-policy-from-pioneer-back-to-economics/)
* [Leadership speculation around Åkesson after various controversies — svd.se](https://svd.se/a/d4mbO1/jimmie-akessons-mardrommar-hela-tido-borde-vara-skrackslagna)
* [Commentary questioning Åkesson's judgment regarding Nyberg case — dagensarena.se](https://dagensarena.se/opinion/varfor-ringde-inga-varningsklockor-akesson)
* [Wallenberg family considers gunpowder production from Dalarna forests — borlangetidning.se](https://www.borlangetidning.se/2026-01-29/det-ar-en-pangnyhet-att-wallenberg-nu-vill-gora-krut-av-dalaskogen/)