> ## Documentation Index
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# Western Europe
> Week of February 9, 2026
## Regional Summary
**Europe's Fortress of Words**
Across western Europe this week, governments grew bolder in what they say while growing weaker in what they can do. From Berlin to Stockholm, leaders issued statements of strategic autonomy, moral clarity and resolve—yet coalition fractures, recruitment shortfalls, scandal and paralysis at home undercut each statement. The gap between rhetoric and capacity is becoming the central feature of European governance.
Germany offers the clearest case. Friedrich Merz, the chancellor, told the Munich Security Conference that American leadership in Europe may already be "lost" and called for the continent to become a pillar of NATO. Johann Wadephul, a foreign policy spokesman in Mr Merz's party, accused Russia of murdering Alexei Navalny with a nerve agent and promised to take the evidence to international bodies. Yet the Bundeswehr, the instrument that would underwrite any such autonomy, cannot fill its own ranks. The Lithuania brigade—Germany's first foreign deployment and the symbol of its new seriousness—has attracted volunteers for fewer than half its positions, with combat units managing just 10%. Support for Mr Merz has sunk to 22%. A leader whose voters do not back him and whose army cannot recruit is a poor candidate to replace American leadership.
Britain's problem runs along similar lines. Keir Starmer, the prime minister, sent the carrier HMS Prince of Wales to the Arctic and had his chancellor declare stronger European ties "the biggest prize" available. Abroad, British foreign policy appeared firm. At home, Mr Starmer lost his chief of staff and communications director in a week over the Mandelson-Epstein affair, faced a demand from Scottish Labour's leader that he resign, and watched the monarchy drawn into the scandal as Charles was heckled in Lancashire. A revelation—that a think tank close to Mr Starmer had paid to investigate journalists' personal backgrounds, including their religion—suggested an operation more paranoid than principled. The government that would project power into the High North cannot manage its own internal communications.
France and Italy show the same contradiction. Emmanuel Macron, the president, launched Orion 26, France's largest military exercise since the Cold War, deploying 12,500 troops and 25 ships across the Atlantic coast—yet France's political energy is consumed by the question of whether Marine Le Pen will be allowed to run for president in 2027, a verdict the Paris appeals court has put off until July next year. Ms Le Pen remains the favourite if eligible, and Mr Macron's response has been to place allies in key posts while he still can, a strategy the opposition bluntly calls "locking out." In Rome, Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister, skipped Munich for a second year running, preferring her Africa summit, and announced observer status on Donald Trump's Board of Peace. But her coalition fractured when Roberto Vannacci, a general, quit the Lega to form his own party, taking MPs with him. Ms Meloni tightened her grip through naval-blockade laws and denunciations of protesters as "enemies of Italy," making up in harsh authority for what she was losing in coalition unity.
The Nordic countries, often held up as models of institutional health, were no exception. Sweden's governing Tidö Alliance split over converting permanent residence permits to temporary ones, with the Sweden Democrats and their coalition partners pulling in opposite directions—even as Swedish Gripen fighters joined NATO's new Arctic Sentry patrols. Thorbjørn Jagland, Norway's former prime minister, was charged with gross corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and the sitting foreign minister admitted breaking conflict-of-interest rules. Spain's Popular Party accepted the necessity of governing with the far-right Vox, even as parliamentary debate descended into invective so bitter that the prime minister called the opposition leader "repugnant." In each case, the state's outward posture—NATO deployment, diplomatic firmness, democratic resolve—ran ahead of the domestic politics meant to support it.
Europe's democracies are not failing to act; they are acting abroad while fraying at home. Military exercises grow larger, diplomatic language grows tougher, and institutional commitments multiply—all while coalitions crack, scandals spread and public trust erodes. This is not hypocrisy so much as overextension: governments reaching for a geopolitical role their home support can no longer sustain. The fortress looks imposing from the outside. The question is whether anyone is watching the walls from within.
## Country Summaries
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France
France knows when it will learn whether Marine Le Pen can run for president: July 7, 2026, when the Paris appeals court will rule on her eligibility for the 2027 race.
This timing settles the biggest unknown in French politics. The court finished Ms Le Pen's embezzlement trial this week and said it will decide whether she remains barred by the five-year ban prosecutors want or can run for president. If eligible, she would be the overwhelming favourite to win. Emmanuel Macron is placing allies in important jobs while he still can. He nominated Amélie de Montchalin, the budget minister, to head the Court of Auditors, France's audit office. Opposition parties called this part of a "verrouillage" strategy to place allies in important posts before 2027. Critics questioned how Ms de Montchalin could audit budgets she herself designed.
Political tensions are turning violent. In Lyon, a 23-year-old nationalist militant named Quentin Deranque died after being assaulted outside a conference featuring Rima Hassan, a hard-left politician. Right-wing politicians accused the far-left France Unbowed party and antifascist groups of involvement, drawing connections to a collective linked to Raphaël Arnault, a party deputy. The political class condemned the violence while partisan blame grew.
While domestic crisis worsens, France continues showing strength abroad. It launched Orion 26, its largest military exercise since the Cold War, moving 12,500 troops, 25 ships including the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, 140 aircraft, and 1,200 drones across the Atlantic coast. The Armed Forces Ministry called the exercise "without precedent." France also handled a routine diplomatic scandal with institutional efficiency: when a French diplomat, Fabrice Aidan, was shown to have exchanged many emails with Jeffrey Epstein and been investigated by the FBI in 2013, Jean-Noël Barrot, the foreign minister, said he was "appalled" and referred the case to prosecutors.
* **Ms Le Pen appeal trial concludes with verdict scheduled for July 7, determining her 2027 presidential eligibility** — The Paris appeals court concluded Ms Le Pen's trial on February 11 and announced the verdict will be delivered July 7, 2026. The decision will determine whether Ms Le Pen can run for president in 2027 or remains ineligible due to the five-year ban sought by prosecutors. *([ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/politique/rassemblement-national/direct-proces-en-appel-du-rn-dernier-jour-dune-audience-decisive-les-avocats-de-marine-le-pen-plaident-ce-mercredi-37056876-b489-4df3-888e-923003123cd2))*
* **Mr Macron appoints Ms de Montchalin to head Court of Auditors amid accusations of 'verrouillage' strategy** — President Macron announced the nomination of Ms de Montchalin to lead the Court of Auditors. Opposition parties criticised the appointment as part of a broader strategy to place loyalists in key institutions before the 2027 election. *([huffingtonpost.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/12/emmanuel-macron-en-nommant-des-proches-a-des-postes-cles-est-accuse-de-fragiliser-les-institutions_6666461_823448.html))*
* **Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveils new energy strategy prioritising nuclear power and offshore wind** — Mr Lecornu announced France's new energy roadmap during a visit to Jura on February 12, emphasising nuclear reactor construction and offshore wind development. The strategy faced criticism from Ms Le Pen who called the decree publication a "serious mistake." *([france3-regions.franceinfo.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/02/12/strategie-energetique-le-gouvernement-donne-la-priorite-au-nucleaire_6666442_3234.html))*
* **French diplomat Mr Aidan cited in Epstein files, Foreign Ministry launches investigation** — Radio France revealed that Mr Aidan exchanged numerous emails with Jeffrey Epstein between 2010-2017 and was previously investigated by the FBI in 2013 for alleged paedophile content consultation. Mr Barrot said he was "appalled" and referred the case to French prosecutors. *([franceinfo.fr](https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/100226/hold-contradictoire-jeffrey-epstein-le-fbi-et-le-diplomate-francais-l-enquete-qui-fait-trembler-le))*
* **Jordan Bardella effigy burned at Basque carnival, prompting investigation** — A large effigy of National Rally president Jordan Bardella was burned during the traditional Zan Pantzar carnival in Hasparren (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) on February 7. The Bayonne prosecutor's office opened an investigation on February 13 into the incident, which was filmed and shared on social media. *([franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/jordan-bardella/une-poupee-geante-a-l-effigie-de-jordan-bardella-brulee-lors-d-un-carnaval-une-enquete-ouverte_7803170.html))*
* [Procès en appel du RN : Marine Le Pen et les autres prévenus seront fixés sur leur sort le 7 juillet 2026 — ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/politique/rassemblement-national/direct-proces-en-appel-du-rn-dernier-jour-dune-audience-decisive-les-avocats-de-marine-le-pen-plaident-ce-mercredi-37056876-b489-4df3-888e-923003123cd2)
* [Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential rivals adjust their strategies to her legal timetable — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/02/13/marine-le-pen-s-2027-presidential-rivals-adjust-their-strategies-to-her-legal-timetable_6750468_5.html)
* [Comment les adversaires de Marine Le Pen adaptent leur stratégie à l'hypothèse d'une candidature de Bardella en 2027 — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/12/presidentielle-2027-les-adversaires-de-marine-le-pen-adaptent-leur-strategie-a-son-calendrier-judiciaire_6666452_823448.html)
* [Procès en appel de Marine Le Pen : la décision de la cour, qui se prononcera sur l'inéligibilité de la leader du RN, sera rendue le 7 juillet — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/front-national/affaire-des-assistants-fn-au-parlement-europeen/direct-proces-en-appel-de-marine-le-pen-suivez-les-dernieres-plaidoiries-de-la-defense-avant-la-mise-en-delibere-de-la-decision_7796651.html)
* [On sait quand Marine Le Pen sera fixée sur sa capacité (ou non) à se présenter en 2027 — huffingtonpost.fr](https://huffingtonpost.fr/politique/article/marine-le-pen-candidate-en-2027-voici-quand-elle-sera-fixee-sur-son-sort_260296.html)
* [Procès en appel du RN : Marine Le Pen sera fixée sur le maintien de son inéligibilité le 7 juillet — actu.orange.fr](https://actu.orange.fr/politique/proces-en-appel-du-rn-marine-le-pen-sera-fixee-sur-le-maintien-de-son-ineligibilite-le-7-juillet-magic-CNT000002nioQ2.html)
* [Procès de Marine Le Pen et du RN: la décision sera rendue le 7 juillet prochain — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/proces-de-marine-le-pen-et-du-rn-la-decision-sera-rendue-le-7-juillet-prochain-20260211)
* [«Ce jour-là, la présidentielle commencera» : l'avenir de Marine Le Pen se jouera un 7 juillet — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/ce-jour-la-la-presidentielle-commencera-l-avenir-de-marine-le-pen-se-jouera-un-7-juillet-20260211)
* [French court to rule on July 7 in Marine Le Pen appeal trial — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/02/11/french-court-to-rule-on-july-7-in-marine-le-pen-appeal-trial_6750393_5.html)
* [Procès de Marine Le Pen : décision prévue le 7 juillet — liberation.fr](https://liberation.fr/societe/police-justice/proces-de-marine-le-pen-decision-prevue-le-7-juillet-20260211_4Y6A3ESEGJHGZKKE6CXYEO4NMI)
* [Marine Le Pen sera‑t‑elle candidate en 2027 ? Réponse le 7... — sudradio.fr](https://sudradio.fr/societe/proces-rn-marine-le-pen-va-connaitre-la-date-de-la-decision-en-appel)
* [Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with political uncertainty as defense urges 'tolerance' for legal 'gray areas' — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/02/12/marine-le-pen-s-appeal-trial-ends-with-political-uncertainty-as-defense-urges-tolerance-for-legal-gray-areas_6750417_5.html)
* [Procès du RN : pourra-t-elle se présenter en 2027 ? La Cour d'appel rendra sa décision le 7 juillet — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/proces-en-appel-de-marine-le-pen-la-decision-sera-rendue-le-7-juillet-7900600092)
* [Marine Le Pen, le deuil impossible — challenges.fr](https://challenges.fr/politique/marine-le-pen-le-deuil-impossible_639297)
* [« Cette élection présidentielle rend votre arrêt vertigineux » : les derniers mots de la défense de Marine Le Pen — leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/faits-divers/cette-election-presidentielle-rend-votre-arret-vertigineux-les-derniers-mots-de-la-defense-de-marine-le-pen-11-02-2026-Y5OI6VH3KBEVLKMTVA5BMR6ST4.php)
* [Marine Le Pen au tribunal : elle connaît enfin son sort — closermag.fr](https://closermag.fr/politique/marine-le-pen-au-tribunal-elle-connait-enfin-son-sort-3617218)
* [La défense de Marine Le Pen plaide les « zones grises qui sont des zones de tolérance » — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/11/affaire-des-assistants-parlementaires-du-fn-la-defense-de-marine-le-pen-plaide-les-zones-grises-qui-sont-des-zones-de-tolerance_6666393_823448.html)
* [Procès des assistants parlementaires du RN : pour Marine Le Pen, le début de l'après — leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/politique/proces-des-assistants-parlementaires-du-rn-pour-marine-le-pen-le-debut-de-lapres-14-02-2026-F65Q7TWA5BFFPL5LAAMNFL5SFQ.php)
* [Le très beau cadeau d'Emmanuel Macron à cette fidèle ministre macroniste — huffingtonpost.fr](https://huffingtonpost.fr/politique/article/le-tres-beau-cadeau-de-depart-de-macron-a-cette-ministre-macroniste_260216.html)
* [Emmanuel Macron, "le président de la Ve République qui s'implique le plus dans les nominations" — france24.com](https://www.france24.com/fr/france/20260214-emmanuel-macron-president-ve-republique-qui-s-implique-le-plus-dans-nominations-montchalin-cour-des-comptes)
* [Emmanuel Macron choisit Amélie de Montchalin pour prendre la tête de la Cour des comptes — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/economie/emmanuel-macron-choisit-amelie-de-montchalin-pour-prendre-la-tete-de-la-cour-des-comptes-20260209)
* [Emmanuel Macron, en nommant des proches à des postes-clés, est accusé de fragiliser les institutions — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/02/12/emmanuel-macron-en-nommant-des-proches-a-des-postes-cles-est-accuse-de-fragiliser-les-institutions_6666461_823448.html)
* [Sous les nominations, le rêve de Macron — revuepolitique.fr](https://revuepolitique.fr/sous-les-nominations-le-reve-de-macron)
* [Montchalin à la Cour des comptes : « Macron exerce son pouvoir de nomination comme un pouvoir de domination » — leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/politique/montchalin-bientot-a-la-cour-des-comptes-macron-exerce-son-pouvoir-de-nomination-comme-un-pouvoir-de-domination-11-02-2026-I2Z5VVEPKZFMRGI5YWMIBW7PCM.php)
* [Macron accused of weakening France's institutions with loyalist appointments — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/02/12/macron-accused-of-weakening-france-s-institutions-with-loyalist-appointments_6750434_5.html)
* [Macron's pick to audit the French budget is the person who wrote it — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-audit-france-budget-amelie-de-montchalin)
* ["Des garde-fous pour ce qui vient après" : après Montchalin à la Cour des comptes, ces autres nominations "très politiques" préparées par Macron — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/des-garde-fous-pour-ce-qui-vient-apres-apres-montchalin-a-la-cour-des-comptes-ces-autres-nominations-tres-politiques-preparees-par-macron-7900599911)
* [Cour des comptes, Conseil d'État, Banque de France… Verrouiller « l'État profond », la tentation de Macron avant 2027 — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/cour-des-comptes-conseil-d-etat-banque-de-france-verrouiller-l-etat-profond-la-tentation-de-macron-avant-2027-20260212)
* [Cour des comptes : Emmanuel Macron désigne Amélie de Montchalin pour prendre la tête de l'institution — cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/france/2026-02-09/cour-des-comptes-emmanuel-macron-designe-amelie-de-montchalin-pour-prendre-la)
* [Banque de France, Conseil d'État… Face au risque RN en 2027, Macron renforce son emprise sur les institutions — lopinion.fr](https://www.lopinion.fr/politique/banque-de-france-cour-des-comptes-conseil-detat-a-lapproche-de-2027-emmanuel-macron-verrouille-t-il-les-institutions)
* [French central bank governor quits and leaves Macron to pick successor — euronews.com](https://euronews.com/business/2026/02/09/le-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-demissionne-a-macron-de-choisir-son-successeur)
* [François Villeroy de Galhau démissionne de la Banque de France un an avant la fin de son mandat — tf1info.fr](https://www.tf1info.fr/economie/demission-surprise-du-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-un-an-avant-la-fin-de-son-mandat-francois-villeroy-de-galhau-2423659.html)
* [Ce qu'implique (politiquement) le départ anticipé du gouverneur de la Banque de France — huffingtonpost.fr](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/politique/article/francois-villeroy-de-galhau-quitte-avant-l-heure-la-banque-de-france-ce-qu-implique-son-depart_260204.html)
* [Éviter que le RN ait prise sur la Banque de France en 2027: le départ surprise de François Villeroy de Galhau serait très stratégique — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/eviter-que-le-rn-ait-prise-sur-la-banque-de-france-en-2027-le-depart-surprise-de-francois-villeroy-de-galhau-serait-tres-strategique_AV-202602100324.html)
* [La démission du gouverneur de la Banque de France, une aubaine pour Macron — courrierinternational.com](https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/vu-de-l-etranger-la-demission-du-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-une-aubaine-pour-macron_240414)
* [Banque de France, Conseil d'État… Face au risque RN en 2027, Macron renforce son emprise sur les institutions — lopinion.fr](https://www.lopinion.fr/politique/banque-de-france-cour-des-comptes-conseil-detat-a-lapproche-de-2027-emmanuel-macron-verrouille-t-il-les-institutions)
* [« C'est ma décision personnelle, en homme libre » : François Villeroy de Galhau revient sur sa démission surprise de la Banque de France — leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/cest-ma-decision-personnelle-en-homme-libre-francois-villeroy-de-galhau-revient-sur-sa-demission-surprise-de-la-banque-de-france-12-02-2026-A3NLGIQHJZCMJAONPMIAE5KOI4.php)
* [Le gouverneur de la Banque de France François Villeroy de Galhau annonce qu'il quittera ses fonctions en juin — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/le-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-francois-villeroy-de-galhau-annonce-qu-il-quittera-ses-fonctions-en-juin-20260209)
* [François Villeroy de Galhau écourte son mandat de gouverneur de la Banque de France — actu.orange.fr](https://actu.orange.fr/economie/francois-villeroy-de-galhau-ecourte-son-mandat-de-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-CNT000002neo2D.html)
* [Démission surprise du gouverneur de la Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, avant la fin de son mandat — leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/economie/demission-surprise-du-gouverneur-de-la-banque-de-france-francois-villeroy-de-galhau-avant-la-fin-de-son-mandat-09-02-2026-HREW373BSZFUNBPREW4CIXGH6Y.php)
* [EDITO. La Banque de France jusqu'en 2032, la Cour des comptes jusqu'en 2053... Avec "ses nominations de fin de règne", Emmanuel Macron place ses pions pour l'après 2027 — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/economie-social/edito-la-banque-de-france-jusqu-en-2032-la-cour-des-comptes-jusqu-en-2053-avec-ses-nominations-de-fin-de-regne-emmanuel-macron-place-ses-pions-pour-l-apres-2027_AV-202602100741.html)
* [François Villeroy de Galhau va quitter la Banque de France — lepoint.fr](https://lepoint.fr/economie/francois-villeroy-de-galhau-va-quitter-la-banque-de-france-GTVEYUZG6NEQHLTZL6GFRXDLSI)
* [Démission de Villeroy de Galhau : trois choses à savoir sur la Banque de France — lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/finance-marches/marches-financiers/demission-de-villeroy-de-galhau-trois-choses-a-savoir-sur-la-banque-de-france-2214818)
* [François Villeroy de Galhau démissionne de la Banque de France : voici sa prochaine mission — actu.fr](https://actu.fr/economie/francois-villeroy-de-galhau-demissionne-de-la-banque-de-france-voici-sa-prochaine-mission_63813867.html)
* [Sébastien Lecornu en visite dans le Jura pour dévoiler la stratégie énergétique française d'ici 2035 — france3-regions.franceinfo.fr](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/bourgogne-franche-comte/jura/lons-le-saunier/sebastien-lecornu-en-visite-dans-le-jura-pour-devoiler-la-strategie-energetique-francaise-d-ici-2035-3298041.html)
* [Énergie : la fuite en avant de Sébastien Lecornu — lepoint.fr](https://www.lepoint.fr/politique/energie-la-fuite-en-avant-de-lecornu-C3SBDBKA6BFDPDKOZUYHMA6VGY/)
* [Stratégie énergétique : le gouvernement donne la priorité au nucléaire — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/02/12/strategie-energetique-le-gouvernement-donne-la-priorite-au-nucleaire_6666442_3234.html)
* [«Une lourde faute» : Marine Le Pen met en garde Sébastien Lecornu sur la publication du décret sur la PPE — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/une-lourde-faute-marine-le-pen-met-en-garde-sebastien-lecornu-sur-la-publication-du-decret-sur-la-ppe-20260209)
* [Éoliennes, nucléaire… Qu'est-ce que la « PPE 3 » qui oppose Sébastien Lecornu et Marine Le Pen ? — huffingtonpost.fr](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/politique/article/eoliennes-nucleaire-qu-est-ce-que-la-ppe-3-qui-oppose-sebastien-lecornu-et-marine-le-pen_260237.html)
* [PPE : en retard, archaïque et réactionnaire — greenpeace.fr](https://www.greenpeace.fr/espace-presse/ppe-en-retard-archaique-et-reactionnaire/)
* [Nucléaire, éolien, solaire, Pac : la PPE 3 acte le virage de l'électrification des usages — batiactu.com](https://www.batiactu.com/edito/gouvernement-devoile-enfin-grandes-lignes-ppe-3-73630.php)
* [EXCLUSIF - Nucléaire, éoliennes, panneaux solaires… : ce que contient la feuille de route très attendue de Sébastien Lecornu — lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/energie-environnement/exclusif-strategie-energetique-ce-que-contient-le-plan-de-sebastien-lecornu-2215391)
* [Sébastien Lecornu dévoile une PPE 3 qui révise à la baisse les objectifs... — aefinfo.fr](https://www.aefinfo.fr/depeche/745920-sebastien-lecornu-devoile-une-ppe-3-qui-revise-a-la-baisse-les-objectifs-de-l-eolien-terrestre-et-du-photovoltaique)
* [Trajectoire énergétique : la droite méfiante, le RN dénonce un passage en force — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/trajectoire-energetique-la-droite-mefiante-le-rn-denonce-un-passage-en-force-20260211)
* [Politique énergétique : dans le Jura, Sébastien Lecornu fustige le « grotesque » de ses opposants LR et RN — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/politique-energetique-dans-le-jura-sebastien-lecornu-fustige-le-grotesque-de-ses-opposants-lr-et-rn-20260212)
* [INFO RADIO FRANCE. Un diplomate français cité dans les "fichiers Epstein" : le Quai d'Orsay se dit "prêt à enquêter" — franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/monde/usa/affaire-jeffrey-epstein/info-radio-france-un-diplomate-francais-cite-dans-les-fichiers-epstein-le-quai-d-orsay-se-dit-pret-a-enqueter_7796957.html)
* [Affaire Epstein : qui est Fabrice Aidan, le diplomate français dans le viseur du Quai d'Orsay ? — lepoint.fr](https://www.lepoint.fr/monde/affaire-epstein-qui-est-fabrice-aidan-le-diplomate-francais-dans-le-viseur-du-quai-dorsay-ACLHYK2UN5G7XO4N36ZIQB5M3I/)
* [Jeffrey Epstein, le FBI et le diplomate français : l'enquête qui fait trembler le Quai d'Orsay — mediapart.fr](https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/100226/hold-contradictoire-jeffrey-epstein-le-fbi-et-le-diplomate-francais-l-enquete-qui-fait-trembler-le)
* [Amitié avec Epstein, soupçons de pédocriminalité et de corruption… Qui est Fabrice Aidan, le diplomate français visé par une enquête du Quai d'Orsay ? — humanite.fr](https://www.humanite.fr/monde/jeffrey-epstein/amitie-avec-epstein-soupcons-de-pedocriminalite-et-de-corruption-qui-est-fabrice-aidan-le-diplomate-francais-vise-par-une-enquete-du-quai-dorsay)
* [EXCLUSIF - Affaire Epstein : un haut diplomate français cité, le Quai d'Orsay saisit la justice française — francebleu.fr](https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/exclusif-affaire-epstein-le-quai-d-orsay-face-aux-zones-grises-d-un-diplomate-francais-6855397)
* [Un diplomate français dans les Epstein files et visé par une enquête du FBI: le Quai d'Orsay assure découvrir l'affaire — charentelibre.fr](https://charentelibre.fr/societe/un-diplomate-francais-dans-les-epstein-files-et-vise-par-une-enquete-du-fbi-le-quai-d-orsay-assure-decouvrir-l-affaire-27818807.php)
* [Diplomate français mis en cause dans l'affaire Epstein : « Toute la lumière doit être faite sur cette affaire effroyable et tentaculaire », soutient Maud Bregeon — publicsenat.fr](https://publicsenat.fr/actualites/international/affaire-epstein-le-gouvernement-encourage-les-femmes-qui-auraient-ete-victimes-a-parler-et-a-se-tourner-vers-la-justice)
* [Un diplomate français visé par le FBI a cultivé des liens très étroits avec Jeffrey Epstein — radiofrance.fr](https://radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/journal-de-7-h/journal-de-7h-du-mercredi-11-fevrier-2026-6965800)
* [Epstein : "Effaré", Barrot évoque sur RTL des "faits d'une très grande gravité", après les révélations sur un diplomate français — rtl.fr](https://rtl.fr/actu/politique/diplomate-francais-mis-en-cause-dans-l-affaire-epstein-le-ministre-des-affaires-etrangeres-jean-noel-barrot-se-dit-effare-sur-rtl-7900599846)
* [Un diplomate français cité dans les « fichiers Epstein », Jean-Noël Barrot saisit la justice — aa.com.tr](https://aa.com.tr/fr/monde/-un-diplomate-francais-cit%C3%A9-dans-les-fichiers-epstein-le-quai-d-orsay-pr%C3%AAt-%C3%A0-enqu%C3%AAter/3826284)
* [Diplomate français dans les fichiers Epstein : Jean-Noël Barrot "effaré", assure découvrir l'affaire — lagazettefrance.fr](https://lagazettefrance.fr/article/diplomate-francais-dans-les-fichiers-epstein-jean-noel-barrot-effare-assure-decouvrir-l-affaire)
* [Affaire Epstein Fabrice Aidan : Barrot saisit la justice — parlons-politique.fr](https://parlons-politique.fr/actualite-nationale/affaire-epstein-fabrice-aidan-cite-le-ministre-jean-noel-barrot-saisit-la-justice-et-declenche-une-enquete-administrative_8003)
* [Macron calls for 'restraint' after death of young man attacked in Lyon — euronews.com](https://euronews.com/2026/02/14/macron-mourns-the-death-of-young-man-violently-attacked-at-mep-rima-hassans-event-in-lyon)
* [Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/macron-urges-calm-after-activists-death-sparks-political-clash-2026-02-15)
* [Pourquoi La France insoumise et Jean-Luc Mélenchon sont ciblés par leur adversaires politiques après la mort de Quentin Deranque à Lyon — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/la-france-insoumise/pourquoi-la-france-insoumise-et-jean-luc-melenchon-sont-cibles-par-leur-adversaires-politiques-apres-la-mort-de-quentin-a-lyon_7805471.html)
* [Mort de Quentin à Lyon : Jean-Luc Mélenchon assure que les Insoumis n'ont «rien à voir avec cette histoire» — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/mort-de-quentin-a-lyon-jean-luc-melenchon-exprime-la-sideration-l-empathie-et-la-compassion-des-insoumis-20260215)
* [Mort de Quentin à Lyon : « Nous n'avons rien à voir avec cette histoire », Jean-Luc Mélenchon rejette toute responsabilité de LFI — leparisien.fr](https://leparisien.fr/politique/mort-de-quentin-a-lyon-nous-navons-rien-a-voir-avec-cette-histoire-jean-luc-melenchon-rejette-toute-responsabilite-de-lfi-15-02-2026-ASC7FZMA6RG6RHHX7Y735RCYT4.php)
* [Mélenchon exprime la « compassion » des Insoumis après la mort de Quentin — 20minutes.fr](https://20minutes.fr/politique/4201574-20260215-mort-quentin-lyon-melenchon-exprime-compassion-insoumis-estime-avoir-rien-voir-affaire)
* ["Tout a été truqué, arrangé" : la Jeune Garde et Mélenchon démentent toute implication dans la mort de Quentin — actu.fr](https://actu.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/lyon_69123/tout-a-ete-truque-arrange-la-jeune-garde-et-melenchon-dementent-toute-implication-dans-la-mort-de-quentin_63845858.html)
* [« Ultragauche » désignée, campagne municipale suspendue : remous politiques après le décès de Quentin à Lyon — ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/ultragauche-designee-campagne-municipale-suspendue-remous-politiques-apres-le-deces-de-quentin-a-lyon-5fc236be-0a4b-11f1-8d8f-93b36c1239ba)
* [Une poupée géante à l'effigie de Jordan Bardella brûlée lors d'un carnaval, une enquête ouverte — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/jordan-bardella/une-poupee-geante-a-l-effigie-de-jordan-bardella-brulee-lors-d-un-carnaval-une-enquete-ouverte_7803170.html)
* [Une effigie de Jordan Bardella brûlée dans le Pays basque — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/politique/une-effigie-de-jordan-bardella-brulee-dans-le-pays-basque-20260212)
* [Poupée à l'effigie de Bardella brûlée lors d'un carnaval : le parquet de Bayonne ouvre une enquête — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/faits-divers/poupee-a-l-effigie-de-bardella-brulee-lors-d-un-carnaval-le-parquet-de-bayonne-ouvre-une-enquete-20260213)
* [Vidéo. Pays basque : un mannequin à l'effigie de Jordan Bardella brûlé lors du carnaval d'Hasparren — sudouest.fr](https://sudouest.fr/pyrenees-atlantiques/hasparren/video-pays-basque-un-mannequin-a-l-effigie-de-jordan-bardella-brule-lors-d-un-carnaval-27840879.php)
* [Un mannequin de Jordan Bardella brûlé lors d'un festival basque — bvoltaire.fr](https://bvoltaire.fr/un-mannequin-de-jordan-bardella-brule-lors-dun-festival-basque)
* [Ils brûlent une poupée à l'effigie de Jordan Bardella pour le carnaval, le parquet de Bayonne ouvre une enquête — france3-regions.franceinfo.fr](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/pyrenees-atlantiques/bayonne/ils-brulent-une-poupee-a-l-effigie-de-jordan-bardella-pour-le-carnaval-le-parquet-de-bayonne-ouvre-une-enquete-3298878.html)
* [Lors d'un carnaval basque traditionnel, une poupée géante "Jordan Bardella" est brûlée sur la place publique — actu.fr](https://actu.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/hasparren_64256/lors-d-un-carnaval-basque-traditionnel-une-poupee-geante-jordan-bardella-est-brulee-sur-la-place-publique_63835658.html)
* ["Ça peut être impressionnant": lancement de la vaste opération militaire Orion 26 sur l'île de Ré — rmc.bfmtv.com](https://rmc.bfmtv.com/actualites/societe/ca-peut-etre-impressionnant-lancement-de-la-vaste-operation-militaire-orion-26-sur-l-ile-de-re_AV-202602080154.html)
* [VIDÉO. Exercice militaire Orion26 : Ouessant en première ligne — ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/politique/defense/video-l-exercice-militaire-orion26-ouessant-en-premiere-ligne-d942a006-56be-313b-a153-b9aa8c141951)
* [CARTE. L'île de Ré comme théâtre des premières manœuvres de la Marine nationale sur l'exercice Orion — lemarin.ouest-france.fr](https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/defense/carte-lile-de-re-comme-theatre-des-premieres-manuvres-de-la-marine-nationale-sur-lexercice-orion-fc3bfa94-0365-11f1-b002-a12469be8537)
* [EN IMAGES. « C'est impressionnant… » : sur l'île de Ré, les manœuvres militaires d'Orion 26 créent l'événement — sudouest.fr](https://sudouest.fr/charente-maritime/ile-de-re/c-est-impressionnant-sur-l-ile-de-re-les-manoeuvres-militaires-d-orion-26-creent-l-evenement-27769953.php)
* [Blindés, hélicoptères, drones... Mende va encore tomber au cours de cet énorme exercice militaire — actu.fr](https://actu.fr/societe/blindes-helicopteres-drones-mende-va-encore-tomber-au-cours-de-cet-enorme-exercice-militaire_63754924.html)
* [Exercice Orion 2026 : ce qu'il faut savoir sur ces manœuvres militaires en Marne et en Haute-Marne — puissancetelevision.fr](https://puissancetelevision.fr/securite/exercice-orion-2026-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-ces-manoeuvres-militaires-en-marne-et-en-haute-marne)
* [Orion 26 : les armées françaises mobilisées pendant trois mois pour un exercice militaire majeur — francebleu.fr](https://francebleu.fr/infos/societe/orion-26-les-armees-francaises-mobilisees-pendant-trois-mois-pour-un-exercice-militaire-majeur-4186667)
* [3 mois d'opération, 12.500 militaires ou encore 140 avions et hélicoptères... Tout savoir sur l'exercice «Orion 26» lancé ce dimanche par l'armée française — cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/france/2026-02-08/3-mois-doperation-12500-militaires-ou-encore-140-avions-et-helicopteres-tout)
* [Baie de Quiberon | ORION 26 le Grand Raid Militaire — bretagne-tele.fr](https://bretagne-tele.fr/orion26)
* [Lecornu complaint over master's degree credentials dismissed as inadmissible — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/politique/gouvernement-de-sebastien-lecornu/la-plainte-contre-sebastien-lecornu-accuse-d-avoir-menti-sur-son-cursus-universitaire-jugee-irrecevable-par-la-cour-de-justice-de-la-republique_7803665.html)
* [Interior Ministry classifies LFI as 'extreme left' for municipal elections — radiofrance.fr](https://radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/questions-du-soir-le-debat/la-france-insoumise-est-elle-un-parti-d-extreme-gauche-3000858)
* [Military recruiter shot by colleague at Percy military hospital in Clamart — actu.fr](https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/clamart_92023/un-militaire-entre-la-vie-et-la-mort-apres-s-etre-fait-tire-dessus-par-un-camarade-dans-un-hopital-de-clamart_63844478.html)
* [France Travail circular allows unemployed reservists to combine benefits with military pay — revolutionpermanente.fr](https://revolutionpermanente.fr/France-Travail-une-circulaire-pour-pousser-les-chomeurs-vers-l-armee)
* [French tourist missing in Chad's Guelta de Bachike region — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2026/02/12/un-touriste-francais-porte-disparu-dans-le-nord-est-du-tchad-zone-classee-rouge-par-le-quai-d-orsay_6666477_3212.html)
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Germany
Germany declared the end of American leadership in Europe this week, with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor, telling the Munich Security Conference that "the leadership claim of the U.S. is being challenged, perhaps already lost."
Mr Merz's speech was the clearest statement yet of German independence, calling for Europe to become a "self-sustaining pillar" of NATO while explicitly rejecting Make America Great Again (MAGA) cultural politics and protectionism. He discussed European nuclear deterrence with France. Boris Pistorius, the defence minister, escalated the confrontation, warning that American unilateral actions — including Greenland claims and excluding European allies from Ukraine negotiations — "damage our alliance and strengthen our adversaries." It was the harshest German criticism of American behaviour since Donald Trump returned to power.
But Berlin's bid for independence reveals how much easier it is to declare autonomy than to achieve it. The Bundeswehr is struggling to recruit volunteers for its first permanent foreign deployment, with only 28-47% of required positions filled for the Lithuania brigade despite attractive financial incentives. Main combat forces report just 10% volunteer response rates. The defence ministry is scrambling with information campaigns and reducing minimum service from two years to one.
Germany is also leading the diplomatic response to Russia. Johann Wadephul, the foreign minister, revealed that five European countries have evidence that Russia killed Alexei Navalny with Epibatidin nerve agent in prison, calling it "state-sponsored murder" and announcing plans to refer the case to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
The new assertiveness abroad comes as politics at home face a deepening crisis. A growing nepotism scandal threatens the Alternative for Germany's anti-establishment credibility just as the party could win power in Saxony-Anhalt. Multiple AfD officials employed family members of party colleagues in well-paid positions, with top candidate Ulrich Siegmund's father earning nearly €100,000 annually in a Bundestag member's office. Allegations include €13.8 million losses at the NIUS media outlet and "secret societies" within the party. Mr Merz called for legal regulation to prevent "cronyism and nepotism."
The governing coalition's troubles persist despite the chancellor's foreign policy successes. Coalition approval fell to 22%, its lowest yet, with only 44% of Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) voters and 34% of Social Democratic Party (SPD) voters satisfied with government performance. Mr Merz moved up slightly in personal rankings, from 19th to 17th place, but the AfD and CDU/CSU remain tied at approximately 25% in federal polling.
* **US transfers two NATO command posts to European countries** — The United States announced it will transfer leadership of two major NATO regional command posts to European allies. Italy will take over command of the southern NATO command in Naples, while the UK will lead the northern command in Norfolk. The move reflects Mr Trump's demands for greater European responsibility in NATO. *([zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-02/usa-nato-kommandos-uebergabe-europa))*
* **Chancellor's wife Charlotte Merz injured in bicycle accident** — Charlotte Merz, wife of Mr Merz, was hospitalised after falling during a bicycle tour with her husband in the Sauerland region. She was treated and released the same day, with officials noting she was protected by wearing a helmet. *([sueddeutsche.de](https://spiegel.de/panorama/leute/charlotte-merz-stuerzte-bei-fahrradtour-mit-dem-kanzler-a-2a0e4b64-6a8a-4018-837a-67ba8c5720c4))*
* **Federal President Steinmeier's move from Bellevue Palace delayed due to construction problems** — Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's planned move from Schloss Bellevue to a temporary residence has been postponed due to winter weather affecting construction of the interim facility. The delay will impact his successor's transition in 2027. *([bild.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/frank-walter-steinmeier-witterungsbedingte-bauprobleme-verzoegern-umzug-a-a3a7f066-8ae3-4a90-b2dc-e3e51eee6dec))*
* **Discussion about Steinmeier's successor as Federal President begins** — With one year until the next federal presidential election, speculation about Mr Steinmeier's successor is beginning. SPD women's groups are calling for Germany's first female president, while the Union hopes to field its own candidate. *([tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundespraesident-nachfolge-debatte-100.html))*
* **Vice Chancellor Klingbeil calls for stronger European stance toward USA** — Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil advocated for Europeans to 'speak hard' with Americans and maintain a more united and self-confident approach in transatlantic relations. He defended talks with France about European nuclear deterrence. *([zeit.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101128688/muenchener-sicherheitskonferenz-klingbeil-fordert-harte-gespraeche-mit-usa.html))*
* **Bundeswehr plans major procurement of kamikaze drones from German startups** — The German military announced plans to purchase loitering munition from domestic companies Helsing and Stark Defence in deals worth over 500 million euros. The procurement is part of efforts to strengthen NATO's eastern flank against Russian threats. *([n-tv.de](https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Bundeswehr-schafft-Kamikaze-Drohnen-an-id30344931.html))*
* [Merz' deutliche Botschaften an Europa und die USA — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/merz-rede-sicherheitskonferenz-100.html)
* [Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: Merz geht auf Distanz zu den USA — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/merz-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-100.html)
* [Sicherheitskonferenz München: Merz kontert JD Vance — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/merz-warnt-in-muenchen-grossmaechte-gefaehrden-welt-698f0fcf56df0f71cc041703)
* [MSC 2026: Merz und die neue Weltordnung — dw.com](https://dw.com/de/msc-2026-merz-und-die-neue-weltordnung/a-75959522)
* [Merz meldet: 'Wir legen den Schalter im Kopf um. Wir haben begriffen' — berliner-zeitung.de](https://berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/merz-und-china-li.10018979)
* [Federal Chancellor Merz at the MSC — bundesregierung.de](https://bundesregierung.de/breg-en/federal-government/speech-chancellor-msc-2407256)
* [Merz eröffnet die MSC: 'Zerreißt Europa, zerreißt Deutschland' — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Zerreisst-Europa-zerreisst-Deutschland-id30361452.html)
* [Die vielleicht wichtigste Siko aller Zeiten: In München hält Merz eine beeindruckende Rede — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-kritisiert-deutsche-aussenpolitik-scharf-auf-der-siko-94169423.html)
* [Merz auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: Die Rede im Wortlaut — esut.de](https://esut.de/2026/02/fachbeitraege/68000/merz-msc-rede-wortlaut)
* [Merz wechselt sogar ins Englische: Einen Satz aber sagt er nicht — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/deutschland/merz-wechselt-sogar-ins-englische-einen-satz-aber-sagt-er-nicht_b3656654-b450-4ddb-bff0-cc8deff42012.html)
* [Germany's Merz blasts 'lost' US leadership and says global order 'no longer exists' — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/germany-firedrich-merz-blasts-lost-us-leadership-as-international-order-no-longer-exists)
* [Merz will Neustart mit USA: 'Zusammen sind wir stärker' — welt.de](https://welt.de/newsticker/dpa_nt/afxline/topthemen/article698f2f790abe5c8b74ece9e2/merz-will-neustart-mit-usa-zusammen-sind-wir-staerker.html)
* [Friedrich Merz bei MSC: 'Führungsanspruch der USA ist vielleicht verspielt' — manager-magazin.de](https://manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/friedrich-merz-bei-msc-fuehrungsanspruch-der-usa-ist-vielleicht-verspielt-a-37dcbdc9-f2b0-4dec-a9e3-db07371d1304)
* [Rede von Bundeskanzler Merz zum Auftakt der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/video/zdfheute-live/sicherheitskonferenz-muenchen-video-100.html)
* [Merz-Rede auf Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: Kanzler wendet sich direkt an Trump-Team — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-haelt-rede-auf-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-ukraine-krieg-und-europa-im-fokus-zr-94168328.html)
* [Stadtbild: Warum Friedrich Merz einen Punkt hat und früher trotzdem nicht alles besser war — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/panorama/stadtbild-warum-friedrich-merz-einen-punkt-hat-und-frueher-trotzdem-nicht-alles-besser-war-a-92701c07-a72b-4124-b3e5-b669b96a4c73)
* [Sicherheitskonferenz 2026: Kallas: Europa ist nicht vom 'Untergang' bedroht — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/sicherheitskonferenz-2026-siko-muenchen-liveblog-merz-rubio-li.3384592)
* [Münchner Siko beendet: Innenminister zieht Fazit, Merz und Pistorius kritisch – so lief die Konferenz — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-trump-schickt-rubio-afd-spitze-ohne-einladung-zr-94167876.html)
* [MSC-Liveblog: ++ Pistorius warnt die USA vor Alleingängen ++ — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-100.html)
* [Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz | Pistorius: Alleingänge gefährden die NATO — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_101129542/pistorius-wirft-usa-schaedigendes-verhalten-auf-sicherheitskonferenz-vor.html)
* [Warnung an USA vor Alleingängen: Pistorius wirft Trump schädigendes Verhalten vor — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Pistorius-wirft-Trump-schaedigendes-Verhalten-vor-id30363643.html)
* [Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: Verteidigungsminister Pistorius warnt USA vor Alleingängen — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-02/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-boris-pistorius-usa-nato-vorwurf)
* [Sicherheitskonferenz: ++ Kallas weist US-Vorwürfe zurück und kritisiert Europa-'Bashing' der USA ++ Liveticker — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/ausland/article698ecdaf0abe5c8b74ecde69/sicherheitskonferenz-all-dies-schadet-unserem-buendnis-pistorius-wirft-usa-schaedigung-der-nato-vor-liveticker.html)
* [Pistorius wirft USA schädigendes Verhalten gegenüber der Nato vor — stern.de](https://stern.de/news/pistorius-wirft-usa-schaedigendes-verhalten-gegenueber-der-nato-vor-37137442.html)
* [Newsom trommelt in München für Widerstand gegen 'schwachen' Trump — fr.de](https://fr.de/politik/nach-vance-schock-rubio-setzt-vor-rede-bei-siko-klare-akzente-zr-94169776.html)
* [Pistorius: Ukraine-Front festgefahren – 'Blanker Terrorismus' gegen Zivilisten — insidebw.de](https://insidebw.de/pistorius-ukraine-front-festgefahren-blanker-terrorismus-gegen-zivilisten)
* [Münchner Siko beendet: Innenminister zieht Fazit, Merz und Pistorius kritisch — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-trump-schickt-rubio-afd-spitze-ohne-einladung-zr-94167876.html)
* [Pistorius: 'Der Pulverdampf hat sich gelegt' — boerse.de](https://boerse.de/nachrichten/Pistorius-Der-Pulverdampf-hat-sich-gelegt/38138887)
* [Boris Pistorius bei MSC 2026 — bmvg.de](https://bmvg.de/de/aktuelles/minister-pistorius-bei-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-6069004)
* [Pistorius zu Arktis-Mission: 'Nato weiß, was hier zu tun ist' — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/pistorius-nato-arktis-groenland-trump-100.html)
* [Wadephul über Vergiftung Nawalnys: 'Russland zeigt seine hässliche Fratze' — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/aussenminister-wadephul-bericht-aus-berlin-100.html)
* [Kreml-Kritiker Nawalny wurde in Russland mit Froschgift getötet — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/nawalny-vergiftung-106.html)
* [Alexej Nawalny wurde vergiftet! Außenminister Wadephul äußert sich hart gegen Putin — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/alexej-nawalny-wurde-vergiftet-fuenf-europaeische-laender-sind-sich-sicher-69906758aee58a41de6502b0)
* [Außenminister: 'Das russische Regime zeigt seine schreckliche Fratze', sagt Wadephul über Nawalnys Vergiftung — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/ausland/article69907d004dbaca5052527f7c/aussenminister-das-russische-regime-zeigt-seine-schreckliche-fratze-sagt-wadephul-ueber-nawalnys-vergiftung.html)
* [Vorwurf des Giftmords an Kremlkritiker: Wadephul zu Fall Nawalny: Russland nutzt alle Mittel, 'um sich selber am Leben zu halten' — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/ticker/Wadephul-zu-Fall-Nawalny-Russland-nutzt-alle-Mittel-um-sich-selber-am-Leben-zu-halten-id30365652.html)
* [Wadephul fordert harte Konsequenzen nach Nawalny-Vergiftungsnachweis — insidebw.de](https://insidebw.de/wadephul-fordert-harte-konsequenzen-nach-nawalny-vergiftungsnachweis)
* [Nawalny mit Froschgift getötet – Wadephul äußert sich — ksta.de](https://ksta.de/politik/nawalny-mit-froschgift-getoetet-wadephul-aeussert-sich-1221369)
* [POLITIK: Wadephul nennt Analyse-Ergebnisse zu Nawalny schockierend — boerse.de](https://boerse.de/nachrichten/POLITIK-Wadephul-nennt-Analyse-Ergebnisse-zu-Nawalny-schockierend/38141957)
* [Wadephul: Haben Beweis für Ermordung Nawalnys — jungefreiheit.de](https://jungefreiheit.de/politik/ausland/2026/wadephul-haben-beweis-fuer-ermordung-nawalnys)
* [Putins Sabotage: BND will gegen Russland zurückschlagen – Kryptogeld als Ziel? — morgenpost.de](https://www.morgenpost.de/politik/article411204325/putins-provokationen-der-bnd-will-gegen-russland-zurueckschlagen.html)
* [Nato: USA geben zwei Nato-Kommandos an EU-Staaten ab — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-02/usa-nato-kommandos-uebergabe-europa)
* [Nato: USA übergeben zwei Kommandoposten an europäische Staaten — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/ausland/usa-uebergeben-zwei-nato-kommandoposten-an-europaeische-staaten-a-4e99aeaa-af42-4a47-b2b5-02c3ee234498)
* [Nächster Schritt zur europäischen Nato — taz.de](https://taz.de/Neue-Fuehrungsposten/!6153434)
* [Kurswechsel in der Nato: Deutschland überholt USA bei Spitzenposten — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/ausland/article698b7216f4d0b8d94ca17e89/kurswechsel-in-der-nato-deutschland-ueberholt-usa-bei-spitzenposten.html)
* [USA übergeben zwei NATO-Kommandoposten an Europäer — orf.at](https://orf.at/stories/3419709)
* [Mehr Spitzenposten als USA! Deutschland in der Nato immer mächtiger — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/ausland-und-internationales/mehr-spitzenposten-als-usa-deutschland-in-der-nato-immer-maechtiger-698b33b8b08ffe5b8f60c06f)
* [NATO 3.0: USA und Europa einig über Neugewichtung der Kräfte — euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/12/nato-usa-europa-einig-neugewichtung-krafte)
* [Rückzug der USA - Europäer sollen offenbar Leitung von zwei NATO-Kommandoposten übernehmen — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/europaeer-sollen-offenbar-leitung-von-zwei-nato-kommandoposten-uebernehmen-108.html)
* [Überraschende Trump-Entscheidung zur NATO: Wichtige Posten gehen an Europa — merkur.de](https://www.merkur.de/politik/nato-neuordnung-unter-trump-europa-bekommt-mehr-verantwortung-zr-94162472.html)
* [USA geben zwei wichtige NATO-Kommanden an Europäer ab — militaeraktuell.at](https://militaeraktuell.at/usa-zwei-wichtige-nato-kommanden-an-europaeer)
* [Leserbriefe zu EU, Nato und Trump: Europa muss es auch ohne die USA können — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/kolumne/leserbriefe-europa-nato-selbstaendigkeit-ohne-usa-li.3385929)
* [Neue Kommandostruktur: Opas alte NATO kommt nicht wieder — faz.net](https://faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/neue-kommandostruktur-opas-alte-nato-kommt-nicht-wieder-110835074.html)
* [Nato 3.0: USA beschwichtigen in Brüssel und setzen auf Partnerschaft — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101127064/nato-3-0-usa-beschwichtigen-in-bruessel-und-setzen-auf-partnerschaft.html)
* [Zeitenwende bei der NATO: Löst Deutschland die USA an der Spitze ab? — euronews.com](https://de.euronews.com/2026/02/12/nato-deutschland-breuer-trump)
* [USA geben offenbar zwei Nato-Kommandoposten an Europäer ab — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/nato-europa-usa-rutte-trump-groenland-100.html)
* [Norfolk und Neapel: USA übergeben Europäern zwei Nato-Kommandoposten — taz.de](https://taz.de/Norfolk-und-Neapel/!6153282)
* [Umstrittene Eurobonds: Bundesbankchef plädiert für gemeinsame europäische Schulden — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/news/2026-02/11/bundesbankchef-offen-fuer-gemeinsame-europaeische-schulden)
* ['Haben eine andere Realität.': Bundesbankchef spricht sich für gemeinsame europäische Schulden aus — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Bundesbankchef-spricht-sich-fuer-gemeinsame-europaeische-Schulden-aus-id30352278.html)
* [Bundesbank boss: New reality calls for more EU debt – POLITICO — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/bundesbank-boss-joachim-nagel-reality-calls-more-eu-debt-eurobonds-central-bank-reforms-wish-list)
* [Deutschland und Frankreich uneins, wie man Wirtschaft auf Kurs kriegt — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-gipfel-schulden-eurobonds-100.html)
* [Joachim Nagels Kreuz mit den Eurobonds: Warum will der Chef der Bundesbank EU-Anleihen? — diepresse.com](https://www.diepresse.com/20576307/joachim-nagels-kreuz-mit-den-eurobonds-warum-will-der-chef-der-eu)
* [Gold: Bleibt der Bundesbank-Schatz in New York, büßt er seinen wichtigsten Vorteil ein — welt.de](https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/plus698b42fc533764e367a48c05/gold-bleibt-der-bundesbank-schatz-in-new-york-buesst-er-seinen-wichtigsten-vorteil-ein.html)
* [Europe and monetary sovereignty — ecb.europa.eu](https://ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2026/html/ecb.sp260212~9fabe9baaa.en.html)
* [Deutsche zahlen gerne kontaktlos — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/verbraucher/kontaktloses-bezahlen-boomt-100.html)
* [Achtung, Abzocke: Diese Bundesbank-Nummer gibt's gratis – viele zahlen trotzdem — chip.de](https://chip.de/news/geld-finanzen-recht/achtung-abzocke-diese-bundesbank-nummer-gibt-s-gratis-viele-zahlen-trotzdem_1156b719-ffd8-4816-913d-7d93c57c58b0.html)
* [Promi-News: Charlotte Merz bei Radtour mit ihrem Mann Friedrich Merz gestürzt — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/panorama/charlotte-merz-radtour-friedrich-kanzler-sturz-krankenhaus-li.3385061)
* [Friedrich Merz: Ehefrau des CDU-Chefs bei Radtour leicht verletzt — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/panorama/leute/charlotte-merz-stuerzte-bei-fahrradtour-mit-dem-kanzler-a-2a0e4b64-6a8a-4018-837a-67ba8c5720c4)
* [Unfall im Sauerland: Sturz bei Radtour mit Kanzler: Charlotte Merz in Klinik — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/news/2026-02/10/sturz-bei-radtour-mit-kanzler-charlotte-merz-in-klinik)
* [AfD-Spitze fordert in Schreiben Verzicht von Treffen mit Sellner — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/afd-bundesvorstand-sellner-100.html)
* [Vorwurf der Vetternwirtschaft: Greift die AfD-Spitze in Sachsen-Anhalt ein? — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/afd-sachsen-anhalt-landtagswahl-100.html)
* [AfD Sachsen-Anhalt: Zerstörung von innen heraus — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/afd-sachsen-anhalt-vetternwirtschaft-brandbrief-ulrich-siegmund)
* [Skandalakte AfD: Die Partei für Filz und Vettern — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/skandalakte-afd-die-partei-fuer-filz-und-vettern-698cb90a62ee8b267c15bee8)
* [AfD: Vetternwirtschaftsvorwurf trifft Partei mitten im Wahlkampf — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/afd-vetternwirtschaftsvorwurf-trifft-partei-mitten-im-wahlkampf-a-8e7c31f0-c083-40f5-a7d7-9ec5235641ce)
* [Vetternwirtschaft bei der AfD: Mein Sohn braucht einen Job … — taz.de](https://taz.de/Vetternwirtschaft-bei-der-AfD/!6150992)
* ['Selbstbedienungsladen' – Regierungschef von Sachsen-Anhalt rechnet mit der AfD ab — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article69903db80abe5c8b74ecf6dc/selbstbedienungsladen-regierungschef-von-sachsen-anhalt-rechnet-mit-der-afd-ab.html)
* [Die Verwandten-Affäre der AfD — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/afd-lenkt-steuergeld-an-verwandte-system-der-ueberkreuz-anstellungen-94160628.html)
* [Die Partei als Versorgungswerk? Ein Vetternwirtschaftsskandal belastet die AfD — nzz.ch](https://nzz.ch/international/die-partei-als-versorgungswerk-ein-vetternwirftschafts-skandal-belastet-die-afd-ld.1924075)
* ['Jetzt geht es ans Eingemachte': Die Bereicherungsnetzwerke der AfD — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Die-Bereicherungsnetzwerke-der-AfD-id30343456.html)
* ['Pokerrunde' mit Rausch und Wenzel: So funktioniert die AfD-Vetternwirtschaft — faz.net](https://faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/geld-zu-verteilen-wie-vetternwirtschaft-in-der-afd-entsteht-accg-110837164.html)
* [Diskussion über mögliche Vetternwirtschaft beunruhigt die AfD — mdr.de](https://mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/landespolitik/afd-verwandte-beschaeftigung-anstellung-siegmund-102.html)
* [Vetternwirtschaft bei der AfD — campact.de](https://campact.de/blog/2026/02/vetternwirtschaft-afd-bereichert-sich-intern)
* [AfD-Korruption: Selbstbedienungsmentalität auf Kosten der Steuerzahler — amadeu-antonio-stiftung.de](https://amadeu-antonio-stiftung.de/afd-korruption-selbstbedienungsmentalitaet-auf-kosten-der-steuerzahler-159525)
* [Identitäre Bewegung: AfD-Bundesvorstand untersagt Veranstaltungen mit Martin Sellner — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/afd-martin-sellner-veranstaltungen-untersagt-gxe)
* [AfD-Parteitag: Politiker und Historiker kritisieren Datum von AfD-Parteitag — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/afd-nsdap-parteitag-erfurt-weimar)
* [Abstand zu Martin Sellner: Warum die AfD-Spitze nun in den Konflikt mit den besonders Radikalen geht — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus6984a5ff7f5bc5017ea80863/abstand-zu-martin-sellner-warum-die-afd-spitze-nun-in-den-konflikt-mit-den-besonders-radikalen-geht.html)
* [Korruption und Vetternwirtschaft? AfD zum Start des Superwahljahrs in der Krise — web.de](https://web.de/magazine/politik/inland/vorwuerfe-spitzenpersonal-afd-superwahljahrs-krise-41890280)
* [AfD in der Krise: Zahlreiche Vorwürfe erschüttern die Partei — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-in-der-krise-zahlreiche-vorwuerfe-erschuettern-die-partei-a-aa3193f5-00a2-458b-92b6-3625a4ed4005)
* [Filz-Skandal der AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt — cicero.de](https://cicero.de/innenpolitik/afd-in-sachsen-anhalt-die-denkfehler-der-filz-affare)
* [Öffentliche Schlammschlacht in der AfD Sachsen-Anhalt: Parteibasis bittet Weidel um Hilfe — fr.de](https://fr.de/politik/afd-basis-in-sachsen-anhalt-bittet-bundesvorstand-um-hilfe-zr-94165130.html)
* [Germany's far-right AfD party faces widening scandal — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/german-far-right-afd-party-accused-of-nepotism-saxony-anhalt-ulrich-siegmund/a-75911520)
* [Taktischer Zick-Zack-Kurs statt Abgrenzung: Wie die AfD mit Rechtsextremismus umgeht — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/afd-rechtsextremismus-abgrenzung-100.html)
* [Thüringen wieder als Mustergau? 100 Jahre danach: Parteitag der AfD in Erfurt — blog-der-republik.de](https://www.blog-der-republik.de/thueringen-wieder-als-mustergau-100-jahre-danach-parteitag-der-afd-in-erfurt/)
* [Sachsen-Anhalt: AfD-Vize Gottschalk gibt Vermittlerrolle in Sachsen-Anhalt auf — tagesschau.de](https://tagesschau.de/inland/regional/sachsenanhalt/mdr-afd-vize-gottschalk-gibt-vermittlerrolle-in-sachsen-anhalt-auf-100.html)
* [Nach Entscheidung der AfD-Spitze: 'Friedliche Protestgruppe' – AfD-Fraktion in Brandenburg verteidigt Identitäre Bewegung — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article698b5c579501f81648ced6a6/nach-entscheidung-der-afd-spitze-friedliche-protestgruppe-afd-fraktion-in-brandenburg-verteidigt-identitaere-bewegung.html)
* [Verwandten-Affäre: Die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt zerlegt sich weiter — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Die-AfD-in-Sachsen-Anhalt-zerlegt-sich-weiter-id30355896.html)
* [Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt: Die ganz normale AfD-Strategie — taz.de](https://taz.de/Landtagswahl-in-Sachsen-Anhalt/!6148107)
* [Superwahljahr 2026: Wie stabil ist der AfD-Erfolg? — taz.de](https://taz.de/Superwahljahr-2026/!6154086)
* [Umgang mit der AfD: Welche Strategie funktioniert – Ausgrenzung oder Auseinandersetzung? — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/umgang-mit-der-afd-welche-strategie-funktioniert-ausgrenzung-oder-auseinandersetzung-zr-94168688.html)
* [Die AfD und die Wehrpflicht - Wohlstandsspießer im Gewand des Patrioten — cicero.de](https://cicero.de/innenpolitik/die-afd-und-die-wehrpflicht-wohlstandsspiesser-im-gewand-des-patrioten)
* [Vorwurf der Vetternwirtschaft - AfD-Verwandtenaffäre in Sachsen-Anhalt weitet sich aus — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/afd-sachsen-anhalt-vorwurf-vetternwirtschaft-100.html)
* [AfD: Verwandte bei Abgeordneten beschäftigt – Fraktion kündigt Überprüfung an — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article698d76ad62ee8b267c15c4eb/afd-verwandte-bei-abgeordneten-beschaeftigt-fraktion-kuendigt-ueberpruefung-an.html)
* [Winter zu kalt: Steinmeier-Umzug wird verschoben — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/winter-zu-kalt-steinmeier-umzug-wird-verschoben-6989f294cf1a9206724db8a8)
* [Frank-Walter Steinmeier: Witterungsbedingte Bauprobleme verzögern Umzug — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/frank-walter-steinmeier-witterungsbedingte-bauprobleme-verzoegern-umzug-a-a3a7f066-8ae3-4a90-b2dc-e3e51eee6dec)
* [Schloss Bellevue: Umzug des Bundespräsidenten verzögert sich — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/schloss-bellevue-sanierung-ausweichbau-verzoegerung)
* [Mohamed Muizzu - Steinmeier empfängt Präsident der Malediven in Deutschland — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/steinmeier-empfaengt-praesident-der-malediven-in-deutschland-100.html)
* [Trotz attraktiver Zulagen: Bundeswehr findet offenbar deutlich zu wenig Freiwillige für Litauen-Brigade — tagesspiegel.de](https://tagesspiegel.de/politik/trotz-attraktiver-zulagen-bundeswehr-findet-offenbar-deutlich-zu-wenig-freiwillige-fur-litauen-brigade-15244746.html)
* [Bundeswehr: Freiwilligenmangel für Litauen-Brigade an der Nato-Ostflanke — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundeswehr-freiwilligenmangel-fuer-litauen-brigade-an-der-nato-ostflanke-a-a5a3ec01-2b54-46f0-b990-47a0fe24c497)
* [Bundeswehr: Zu wenige Soldaten wollen freiwillig nach Litauen – jetzt folgen diese Maßnahmen — welt.de](https://welt.de/politik/deutschland/article698db7fff4d0b8d94ca19f99/bundeswehr-zu-wenige-soldaten-wollen-freiwillig-nach-litauen-jetzt-folgen-diese-massnahmen.html)
* [Mangel an Freiwilligen: CDU-Verteidigungsexperte will Soldaten für Litauen-Brigade notfalls verpflichten — rnd.de](https://rnd.de/politik/litauen-brigade-cdu-verteidigungsexperte-will-soldaten-notfalls-verpflichten-JBRLEOAALBAAZCKCQDROANUQGA.html)
* [Verteidigung: Höchster Bundeswehr-Soldat soll Nato-Spitzenposten übernehmen — handelsblatt.com](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/verteidigung-hoechster-bundeswehr-soldat-soll-nato-spitzenposten-uebernehmen/100199768.html)
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* [Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: BND-Chef Jäger für schmerzhafte Antwort auf hybride Angriffe — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/news/2026-02/13/bnd-chef-jaeger-fuer-schmerzhafte-antwort-auf-hybride-angriffe)
* [Russland soll 'Schmerz spüren': BND-Chef will gegen Putins Geheimdienste zurückschlagen dürfen — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/BND-Chef-will-gegen-Putins-Geheimdienste-zurueckschlagen-duerfen-id30361826.html)
* [BND-Chef Jäger für schmerzhafte Antwort auf hybride Angriffe — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_101128680/bnd-chef-jaeger-fuer-schmerzhafte-antwort-auf-hybride-angriffe.html)
* [Geheimdienst - BND-Chef Jäger für Gegenaktionen nach hybriden Angriffen Russlands — deutschlandfunk.de](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/bnd-chef-jaeger-fuer-gegenaktionen-nach-hybriden-angriffen-russlands-100.html)
* [BND-Chef Jäger für schmerzhafte Antwort auf hybride Angriffe — welt.de](https://welt.de/newsticker/dpa_nt/infoline_nt/politik_ausland_nt/article698f5ffef4d0b8d94ca1bc57/bnd-chef-jaeger-fuer-schmerzhafte-antwort-auf-hybride-angriffe.html)
* [Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: BND-Chef Jäger für schmerzhafte Antwort auf hybride Angriffe — rnz.de](https://rnz.de/politik/nachrichten_artikel,-Muenchner-Sicherheitskonferenz-BND-Chef-Jaeger-fuer-schmerzhafte-Antwort-auf-hybride-Angriffe-_arid,1980484.html)
* [Putins Sabotage: BND will gegen Russland zurückschlagen – Kryptogeld als Ziel? — morgenpost.de](https://www.morgenpost.de/politik/article411204325/putins-provokationen-der-bnd-will-gegen-russland-zurueckschlagen.html)
* [POLITIK: Wadephul nennt Analyse-Ergebnisse zu Nawalny schockierend — boerse.de](https://boerse.de/nachrichten/POLITIK-Wadephul-nennt-Analyse-Ergebnisse-zu-Nawalny-schockierend/38141957)
* [Pistorius - Bundesregierung nominiert Bundeswehr-Generalinspekteur Breuer als Vorsitzenden des NATO-Militärausschusses — deutschlandfunk.de](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/bundesregierung-nominiert-bundeswehr-generalinspekteur-breuer-als-vorsitzenden-des-nato-militaerauss-102.html)
* ['Exzellenter Kandidat': Pistorius schickt Carsten Breuer ins Rennen um einflussreiches Nato-Amt — tagesspiegel.de](https://tagesspiegel.de/internationales/exzellenter-kandidat-pistorius-schickt-carsten-breuer-ins-rennen-um-einflussreiches-nato-amt-15243160.html)
* [Ranghöchster deutscher Soldat: Pistorius nominiert Breuer als Chef des Nato-Militärausschusses — n-tv.de](https://n-tv.de/politik/Pistorius-nominiert-Breuer-als-Chef-des-Nato-Militaerausschusses-id30354276.html)
* [Sicherheit und Verteidigung: Pistorius schickt höchsten Soldaten ins Rennen um Nato-Amt — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/news/2026-02/12/pistorius-schickt-hoechsten-soldaten-ins-rennen-um-nato-amt)
* [Verteidigung: Höchster Bundeswehr-Soldat soll Nato-Spitzenposten übernehmen — handelsblatt.com](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/verteidigung-hoechster-bundeswehr-soldat-soll-nato-spitzenposten-uebernehmen/100199768.html)
* [Bundeswehr - Deutscher General für Nato-Posten nominiert — sueddeutsche.de](https://sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundeswehr-deutscher-general-fuer-nato-posten-nominiert-li.3386674)
* [Neues Politiker-Ranking: So hat sich die Beliebtheit von Merz verändert — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/parteien/id_101123072/insa-politiker-ranking-kanzler-merz-gewinnt-an-beliebtheit.html)
* [Merz-Überraschung im Politik-Ranking: Das sind die Auf- und Absteiger — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/merz-ueberraschung-im-politik-ranking-das-sind-die-auf-und-absteiger-94164119.html)
* [Rekord-Umfragetief für Merz: Koalition wird so schlecht bewertet wie noch nie seit der Wahl — merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/zustimmung-fuer-merz-und-koaltion-laut-neuer-umfrage-im-keller-94164501.html)
* [Reformstau - Merz oder die letzte Platzpatrone der Demokratie — cicero.de](https://cicero.de/innenpolitik/reformstau-merz-oder-die-letzte-platzpatrone-der-demokratie)
* [Merz-Angriffe auf Beschäftigte: So reagieren die Gewerkschaften — vorwaerts.de](https://vorwaerts.de/inland/merz-angriffe-auf-beschaeftigte-so-reagieren-die-gewerkschaften)
* [Politik: Klingbeil warnt vor Naivität im deutsch-amerikanischen Verhältnis — ldz.de](https://www.ldz.de/news/politik/klingbeil-warnt-vor-naivitaet-im-deutsch-amerikanischen-verhaeltnis-79267.html)
* [Erste Namen für Nachfolge von Bundespräsident Steinmeier kursieren — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundespraesident-nachfolge-debatte-100.html)
* [Nachfolge von Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier: SPD-Frauen wollen eine Bundespräsidentin — zeit.de](https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/nachfolge-frank-walter-steinmeier-bundespraesidentin-frau-spd-gxe)
* [Steinmeier-Nachfolge: 'Endlich Zeit für eine Frau im höchsten Amt' – SPD-Frauen fordern Bundespräsidentin im Jahr 2027 — welt.de](https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article698e6f830abe5c8b74ecdbd8/steinmeier-nachfolge-endlich-zeit-fuer-eine-frau-im-hoechsten-amt-spd-frauen-fordern-bundespraesidentin-im-jahr-2027.html)
* [Steinmeier-Nachfolge - SPD-Frauen wollen eine Bundespräsidentin — deutschlandfunk.de](https://deutschlandfunk.de/spd-frauen-wollen-eine-bundespraesidentin-100.html)
* [Nuleare Abschreckung: Klingbeil verteidigt Gespräche mit Frankreich über Atomwaffen — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-02/klingbeil-atomwaffen-frankreich-nato-pistorius-gxe)
* [Münchener Sicherheitskonferenz: Klingbeil fordert harte Gespräche mit USA — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101128688/muenchener-sicherheitskonferenz-klingbeil-fordert-harte-gespraeche-mit-usa.html)
* [Vizekanzler Klingbeil: 'Wir müssen mit den Amerikanern hart sprechen' — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101128688/sicherheitskonferenz-lars-klingbeil-fordert-harte-gespraeche-mit-usa.html)
* [Klingbeil warnt USA vor Einmischung in innere Angelegenheiten — boersennews.de](https://boersennews.de/nachrichten/artikel/dpa-afx/klingbeil-warnt-usa-vor-einmischung-in-innere-angelegenheiten/5040343)
* [Lars Klingbeil im Podcast: Vizekanzler fordert Härte gegenüber Donald Trump — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_101126668/lars-klingbeil-im-podcast-vizekanzler-fordert-haerte-gegenueber-donald-trump.html)
* [Klingbeil warnt vor Naivität im deutsch-amerikanischen Verhältnis — madeinbocholt.de](https://madeinbocholt.de/klingbeil-warnt-vor-naivitaet-im-deutsch-amerikanischen-verhaeltnis/)
* [Klingbeil: Nicht einer alten Welt nachweinen — boerse.de](https://boerse.de/nachrichten/Klingbeil-Nicht-einer-alten-Welt-nachweinen/38131099)
* [Ein Witz über deutsches Bier reicht nicht: Europa darf nach Rubio-Rede nicht naiv sein — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101129124/rubio-in-muenchen-ein-witz-ueber-deutsches-bier-reicht-nicht.html)
* [Auftrag für deutsche Startups: Bericht: Bundeswehr schafft Kamikaze-Drohnen an — n-tv.de](https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Bundeswehr-schafft-Kamikaze-Drohnen-an-id30344931.html)
* [Bundeswehr will bei Helsing Drohnen kaufen— doch ein brisanter Bericht wirft Fragen auf — welt.de](https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/plus6979d3bffe9fcdf90e7cc03c/bundeswehr-will-bei-helsing-drohnen-kaufen-doch-ein-brisanter-bericht-wirft-fragen-auf.html)
* [Bundeswehr bestellt Kamikazedrohnen für halbe Milliarde Euro — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/grosser-auftrag-bundeswehr-bestellt-jetzt-doch-kamikazedrohnen-698ac2094fa6595fffb12004)
* [Bundeswehr setzt auf umstrittene Drohne – trotz massiver Kritik aus der Ukraine — politik.watson.de](https://politik.watson.de/politik/deutschland/421186057-bundeswehr-will-helsing-drohnen-trotz-kritik-aus-der-ukraine-kaufen)
* [Rüstungsbeschaffung hat sich verbessert, sind aber noch nicht am Ziel — presseportal.de](https://www.presseportal.de/pm/58439/6215148)
* [München: Rüstungsboom – 150 Millionen Euro für Drohnenhersteller Quantum — muenchen.t-online.de](https://muenchen.t-online.de/region/muenchen/id_100700406/muenchen-ruestungsboom-150-millionen-euro-fuer-drohnenhersteller-quantum.html)
* [Foreign Minister Wadephul announces major diplomatic rotations — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/johann-wadephul-bundeskabinett-entscheidet-auf-vorschlag-des-aussenministers-ueber-sieben-botschafterposten-a-c8ec83cc-b321-4cfe-9eaa-0bc8b2d0007b)
* [Merz government plans pension reform with timeline set for 2026 — buerger-geld.org](https://www.buerger-geld.org/news/rente/rentenreform-2026-zeitplan-der-merz-regierung-steht-was-das-fuer-rentner-und-beitragszahler-bedeuten/)
* [Merz meets with California Governor Newsom despite Trump tensions — muenchen.t-online.de](https://muenchen.t-online.de/region/muenchen/id_101123608/sicherheitskonferenz-muenchen-merz-empfaengt-scharfen-trump-kritiker.html)
* [Pistorius gets new political advisor from Foreign Ministry — tagesspiegel.de](https://tagesspiegel.de/politik/pistorius-bekommt-neuen-politikberater-der-alte-geht-nach-delhi-der-neue-kommt-aus-bruessel-15240543.html)
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United Kingdom
Keir Starmer's premiership is in crisis as the Mandelson-Epstein affair forces out his closest aides and divides his party.
Morgan McSweeney, Mr Starmer's chief of staff, and Tim Allan, his communications director, both resigned this week over the prime minister's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The rebellion spread when Anas Sarwar, who leads Scottish Labour, called for Mr Starmer to quit—the most senior Labour figure to demand his resignation. Cabinet ministers rallied behind him and Mr Starmer told the Parliamentary Labour Party he was "not prepared to walk away from my mandate," but his inner circle has been severely damaged.
The crisis has spread to the monarchy. King Charles made his first public statement on the latest Epstein revelations, expressing "profound concern" and promising Buckingham Palace would help police investigations. The King forced Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge and was himself heckled during a visit to Clitheroe—an unusual break with protocol that shows the scandal is undermining respect for British institutions.
A third problem emerged when Labour Together, the think tank that helped Mr Starmer win the party leadership, was revealed to have paid £30,000 to investigate Sunday Times journalists' personal backgrounds, including their religious affiliations. The surveillance operation puts more pressure on Josh Simons, the cabinet minister who commissioned the report, and raises fresh questions about how Labour's leadership handles press scrutiny.
Yet while the government struggles at home, Britain's foreign policy continues. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, argued that stronger ties with Europe were "the biggest prize" for Britain and said the UK would consider following EU rules even without reciprocal deals—prompting Conservative accusations of Brexit betrayal but showing clear strategic direction. Mr Starmer announced at the Munich Security Conference that Britain would deploy the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group to the Arctic as part of NATO's new mission to counter Russian and Chinese threats. Britain's diplomacy, it seems, can function even while the government directing it faces its deepest crisis.
* **Mr Starmer fights for political survival amid Mandelson-Epstein scandal and aide resignations** — Mr Starmer faces the most serious crisis of his tenure after revelations about Mr Mandelson's Epstein ties led to resignations of Mr McSweeney and Mr Allan. Mr Sarwar called for Mr Starmer to resign, though cabinet ministers rallied behind him at crucial parliamentary meeting. *([racket.news](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c74wd01egvyt))*
* **King expresses 'profound concern' over Prince Andrew Epstein allegations, pledges police cooperation** — The King broke his silence on new Jeffrey Epstein revelations involving Prince Andrew, expressing 'profound concern' and saying Buckingham Palace will support police investigations. The King forced Prince Andrew to move from Royal Lodge amid growing pressure over the scandal. *([economist.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlgv3z79klo))*
* **NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission as Mr Starmer announces UK carrier deployment to region** — NATO announced the launch of its new Arctic Sentry mission to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the High North, following tensions over President Donald Trump's Greenland demands. Mr Starmer announced at Munich Security Conference that UK will deploy HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group to the Arctic. *([foxnews.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp853p5g9meo))*
* **Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticizes working from home as 'nonsense,' launches Reform Jewish Alliance amid protests** — Mr Farage attacked working from home policies and launched the party's Jewish Alliance group at a London synagogue, where he was heckled by pro-Palestinian Jewish activists. Mr Farage also defended Jim Ratcliffe's controversial immigration comments about Britain being 'colonised.' *([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/11/nigel-farage-heckled-reform-jewish-alliance-launch))*
* **Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% amid inflation concerns, introduces new gender-fluid dress code** — The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% after split decision amid concerns inflation remains above target. Separately, the central bank introduced new dress code guidance allowing 'gender-fluid' staff to wear eyeshadow and high heels regardless of gender identity. *([bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/boe-on-knife-edge-over-rates-awaits-pivotal-uk-inflation-data))*
* **UK pledges millions for Ukraine weapons programme as NATO reshuffles command structure** — Defence Secretary John Healey announced UK commitment of £150 million to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List for US weapons to Ukraine. NATO also announced command structure changes with European allies taking over more leadership roles from the United States. *([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-pledges-205-million-send-us-weapons-ukraine-2026-02-11))*
* [The Death Throes of Keir Starmer's Government — racket.news](https://www.racket.news/p/the-death-throes-of-keir-starmers)
* ['I'm not prepared to walk away.' Starmer tells MPs as he fights for political survival after Mandelson scandal — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c74wd01egvyt)
* [Starmer says he 'will never walk away from the country I love' after thanking cabinet for support — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c98gy4dxe8yt)
* [UK Prime Minister Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout — pbs.org](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/uk-prime-minister-starmer-averts-a-leadership-challenge-for-now-but-remains-damaged-by-epstein-fallout)
* [Why the Epstein scandal is Keir Starmer's most perilous moment yet after chief of staff resigns — nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/epstein-scandal-perilous-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-mandelson-rcna257890)
* [British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein ties — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/britain-keir-starmer-crisis-epstein-mandelson-fe972453d392f9a9ca926fc7578c497c)
* [Head of Scotland's Labour Party calls on Starmer to resign — pbs.org](https://pbs.org/newshour/world/head-of-scotlands-labour-party-calls-on-starmer-to-resign)
* [Starmer's Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/02/08/world/europe/keir-starmer-chief-of-staff-resigns.html)
* [King Charles tries to limit the fallout from Andrew's Epstein mess — economist.com](https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/02/10/king-charles-tries-to-limit-the-fallout-from-andrews-epstein-mess)
* [King 'ready to support' police as they assess Andrew claims over Epstein — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlgv3z79klo)
* [Palace says King Charles will 'support' police probe into ex-Prince Andrew — aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/9/uk-king-charles-will-support-police-probe-into-ex-prince-andrew-epstein)
* [King Charles III seeks 'moral high ground' as Epstein scandal deepens — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/epstein-andrew-king-charles-iii-07cb587ce6468d80df268781f1a44e71)
* [Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal — foxnews.com](https://www.foxnews.com/world/starmer-sends-uk-strike-group-artic-cites-rising-russia-threat-trump-pushes-greenland-deal)
* [Munich Security Conference: Europe must be ready to fight, Keir Starmer tells world leaders — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp853p5g9meo)
* [UK says Western allies have already pledged \$35bn for Ukraine this year — euractiv.com](https://www.euractiv.com/news/ukraines-western-allies-already-pledged-35bn-for-ukraine-britain/)
* [NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/europe/nato-has-begun-arctic-sentry-mission-strengthen-its-presence-arctic-2026-02-11)
* [Rachel Reeves sparks fresh Brexit 'betrayal' as she says closer ties with the EU is 'biggest prize' — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15551061/Rachel-Reeves-sparks-fresh-Brexit-betrayal-fears-Chancellor-says-deeper-integration-EU-biggest-prize.html)
* [UK 'will sign up to EU single market rules even without deal' - Reeves — inews.co.uk](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-sign-eu-single-market-rules-deal-reeves-4228840)
* [Rebuilding EU ties 'the biggest prize' for British economy, Reeves says — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/rachel-reeves-rebuilding-eu-ties-boost-british-economy)
* [UK's Reeves says deeper ties with EU is the 'biggest prize' — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/uks-reeves-sees-integration-with-europe-biggest-prize-telegraph-says-2026-02-11)
* [Nigel Farage heckled at launch of Reform Jewish group — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/11/nigel-farage-heckled-reform-jewish-alliance-launch)
* [Jewish activists disrupt Nigel Farage event at synagogue — newarab.com](https://www.newarab.com/news/jewish-activists-disrupt-nigel-farage-event-synagogue)
* [Nigel Farage is a WFH icon – I can just picture him at his 'home desk' — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/voices/nigel-farage-reform-uk-working-from-home-clacton-b2917277.html)
* ['Hypocrite' Farage demands an END to working from home as major flaw exposed — mirror.co.uk](https://mirror.co.uk/news/politics/hypocrite-farage-demands-end-working-36700515)
* [Bank of England Awaits Key UK Inflation Report After Split Rate Decision — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/boe-on-knife-edge-over-rates-awaits-pivotal-uk-inflation-data)
* [Bank of England says 'genderfluid' male staff can wear eyeshadow and high heels to the office in new dress code — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15560199/Bank-England-dress-code-genderfluid.html)
* [Bank of England's Pill sees underlying inflation at 2.5%, rates slightly too low — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/bank-englands-pill-says-underlying-inflation-running-about-25-2026-02-13)
* [UK pledges \$205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-pledges-205-million-send-us-weapons-ukraine-2026-02-11)
* [Healey says allies 'more united than ever' on Ukraine — ukdefencejournal.org.uk](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/healey-says-allies-more-united-than-ever-to-support-ukraine)
* [Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as defence secretary? — forcesnews.com](https://www.forcesnews.com/politics/who-john-healey-and-what-has-he-achieved-during-his-time-defence-secretary)
* [European allies take over NATO joint force commands — ukdefencejournal.org.uk](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/european-allies-take-over-nato-joint-force-commands)
* [Starmer facing calls for inquiry into Labour thinktank's investigation of journalists — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/15/labour-together-thinktank-inquiry-calls-journalists-investigation-keir-starmer)
* [Labour activists 'paid PR firm to look into background of journalists' — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15562069/Labour-activists-PR-firm-look-background-journalists.html)
* [Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, the BBC understands — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c0ljzzk62kyo)
* [Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s consultation — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/uks-starmer-seeks-greater-powers-regulate-online-access-2026-02-15/)
* [Starmer calls on Europe to end reliance on Trump's America — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-13/starmer-urges-europe-to-end-reliance-on-trump-s-america)
* [Former MI6 boss says Mandelson had 'thorough' vetting process — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/mandelson-would-have-had-thorough-vetting-process-before-us-ambassador-role-says-ex-mi6-boss-13505826)
* [Bank of England allows 'genderfluid' employees new dress options — gbnews.com](https://www.gbnews.com/news/bank-of-england-genderfluid-men-to-eyeshadow-heels)
* [Lammy urged to block early release of dangerous terrorist — gbnews.com](https://gbnews.com/news/david-lammy-block-release-terrorist)
### 
Italy
Italy's governing coalition cracked this week when Roberto Vannacci, a general, broke from the Lega to form his own party, taking MPs with him and creating the first fracture in Giorgia Meloni's right-wing alliance.
Mr Vannacci registered the statute for his new party, "Futuro Nazionale", built around an anti-gender, anti-woke, anti-immigration platform that mirrors much of the Lega's appeal. Several MPs followed him, prompting Matteo Salvini, the Lega leader, to propose a constitutional reform banning lawmakers from switching parties mid-term — a response that reveals how damaging the split could prove. The defection removes one of the Lega's key electoral assets and threatens to fragment the populist right vote ahead of future elections.
Even as her coalition splintered, Ms Meloni pursued Italy's established strategy of hedging between alliances while deepening specific commitments. She chose to attend the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa rather than the Munich Security Conference, marking the second straight year she has skipped the European gathering. Instead, she promoted her Piano Mattei for Italian-African cooperation and offered debt suspension schemes for climate-affected countries. Ms Meloni also announced that Italy would likely join Donald Trump's Board of Peace as an observer, with Antonio Tajani, the foreign minister, set to attend the February 19 meeting in Washington focused on Gaza reconstruction.
The government's tightening of security continued on multiple fronts. Ms Meloni condemned anti-Olympics protesters and railway saboteurs as "enemies of Italy and Italians" after demonstrations and infrastructure attacks during the Olympic Games launch. Her cabinet also approved laws authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of "extreme pressure", with fines up to €50,000 and vessel confiscation for violations. The measures reflect a pattern of expanding executive powers and toughening rhetoric against dissent.
* **President Mattarella attends Olympics, meets athletes and watches Brignone's gold medal win** — Sergio Mattarella, the president, attended multiple Olympic events at Milano Cortina 2026, meeting with athletes including Sofia Goggia and calling Arianna Fontana. He was present when Federica Brignone won gold in the SuperG, creating memorable moments with Italian Olympic champions.
* **Democratic Party referendum video controversy using Olympic athletes sparks criticism** — The Democratic Party faced criticism for using images of Olympic curling champions in a video promoting the "No" vote in the justice referendum. The athletes objected and the video was removed after protests from sports authorities.
* **Sanremo and media controversies involving political figures** — Andrea Pucci withdrew from co-hosting Sanremo after political criticism, prompting debate about media censorship. Related controversies involved other TV personalities and accusations of political bias in RAI, the state broadcaster, programming, with Ms Meloni condemning what she called "illiberal drift."
* **Marina Berlusconi signals need for renewal in Forza Italia leadership** — Marina Berlusconi gave an interview suggesting Forza Italia needs to enter a "new phase" while expressing gratitude to current leader Mr Tajani. Her comments were interpreted as subtle pressure for party renewal.
* **Banking sector reports record profits amid rising costs for customers** — Italy's major banks reported strong financial results with Banca Generali posting record profits and Monte dei Paschi di Siena announcing successful integration plans with Mediobanca. However, customers face rising fees and reduced services.
* [Meloni: 'Chi manifesta contro i Giochi è nemico dell'Italia' — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/02/08/meloni-chi-manifesta-contro-le-olimpiadi-e-nemico-dellitalia_99e3534e-126e-4155-b8cb-c3fa7fa0a66a.html)
* [Italy's Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/8/italys-meloni-condemns-anti-olympics-protesters-in-milan)
* [Meloni slams 'enemies of Italy' for railway sabotage and anti-Olympics protests — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/meloni-slams-enemies-italy-railway-sabotage-and-anti-olympics-protests)
* [Mattarella abbraccia Brignone: "Io ci contavo". L'atleta azzurra emozionata — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/politica/2026/02/12/news/mattarella_brignone_abbraccio_oro_olimpiadi-425153945)
* [Milano Cortina: Mattarella incontra Sofia Goggia e parla con Arianna Fontana — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/speciali/milano_cortina_2026/2026/02/11/milano-cortina-mattarella-incontra-sofia-goggia-e-parla-con-arianna-fontana_b92910de-24e7-4b5a-9f88-81b1a47a3b4d.html)
* [Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/italys-meloni-moves-allow-naval-blockades-against-migrants-2026-02-11/)
* [Italian PM vows to secure borders and approves bill allowing naval blockades — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/12/italy-migration-giorgia-meloni-borders-naval-blockades-bill)
* [Meloni non va a Monaco ma in Etiopia per il vertice Italia-Africa: "Pagina nuova" — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/politica/2026/02/13/news/meloni_etiopia_piano_mattei_africa_monaco-425157500)
* [Italian PM Meloni offers climate‑shock debt suspension for African states — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/italian-pm-meloni-offers-climateshock-debt-suspension-african-states-2026-02-14/)
* [Futuro Nazionale: lo statuto di Vannacci contro gender, woke e immigrazionismo — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/02/10/futuro-nazionale-vannacci-statuto-gender-news/8287234)
* ["Una legge anti traditori". La vendetta della Lega per l'addio di Vannacci — lastampa.it](https://lastampa.it/politica/2026/02/08/news/una_legge_anti_traditori_la_vendetta_della_lega_per_l_addio_di_vannacci-15499682)
* [Italy Likely to Join Trump Board of Peace as Observer: Meloni — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/italy-likely-to-join-trump-board-of-peace-as-observer-meloni)
* [Tajani riferisce in Parlamento sul Board of Peace — agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it](https://agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it/opinionmix/ladige-it-attualita-tajani-pronto-a-riferire-in-parlamento-martedi-sul-board-of-peace)
* [FdI in campo: 'Se vince il no un problema per il governo' — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/02/14/la-direzione-di-fdi-focus-sul-referendum-sulla-giustizia_5e3e16db-a7df-4f12-b711-9760ac6e0a3a.html)
* [Fratelli d'Italia e villains per il referendum sulla giustizia: autogol social — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/02/15/fratelli-italia-villain-referendum-giustizia-news/8287962)
* [Mps, si dimette da consigliere Di Stefano, indagato per insider trading — repubblica.it](https://repubblica.it/economia/2026/02/11/news/mps_stefano_di_stefano_dimissioni_da_consigliere_insider_trading-425150432)
* [Il dirigente del ministero dell'Economia Stefano Di Stefano è indagato per insider trading — ilpost.it](https://ilpost.it/2026/02/09/mef-indagato-dirigente-insider-trading-mediobanca-mps)
* [Nato, le basi di Napoli e Virginia agli alleati: gli Usa cedono il comando — ilmessaggero.it](https://ilmessaggero.it/mondo/nato_basi_napoli_virginia_europa_stati_uniti_comando-9352951.html)
* [Nato, un altro passo indietro Usa: le basi di Napoli e Norfolk passano agli alleati — corriere.it](https://corriere.it/esteri/26_febbraio_10/nato-un-altro-passo-indietro-usa-le-basi-di-napoli-e-norfolk-passano-agli-alleati-2cfa1623-d303-4437-95e8-cd45b0ad1xlk.shtml)
* [Assalto a portavalori nel Brindisino, sparatoria con i carabinieri: due fermati — rainews.it](https://rainews.it/articoli/2026/02/assalto-a-portavalori-nel-brindisino-sparatoria-con-i-carabinieri-376c040b-de87-41fd-9c79-1dc4587824af.html)
* [Assalto "paramilitare" nel segno delle mafie a caccia di 6 milioni di euro: convalidati i due fermi — brindisireport.it](https://brindisireport.it/cronaca/assalto-portavalori-statale-brindisi-lecce-convalidato-fermo-gip.html)
* [Referendum giustizia, il Pd posta un video per il «no» con gli atleti olimpici. Rimosso dopo le proteste degli azzurri — corriere.it](https://corriere.it/politica/26_febbraio_11/referendum-giustizia-video-pd-atleti-curling-olimpiadi-polemica-01d02ed1-82de-45ad-9303-bb1c5dfe9xlk.shtml)
* [Il Pd usa gli atleti-poliziotti per lo spot per il No al referendum — ilgiornale.it](https://ilgiornale.it/news/interni/pd-usa-atleti-poliziotti-spot-no-referendum-2608486.html)
* [Italian PM Meloni slams 'illiberal drift' after comedian quits TV show — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/media-telecom/italian-pm-meloni-slams-illiberal-drift-after-comedian-quits-tv-show-2026-02-08)
* [Andrea Pucci e il cabaret all'italiana, quando il coraggio del maschio italico batte in ritirata — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/02/09/andrea-pucci-e-il-cabaret-allitaliana-quando-il-coraggio-del-maschio-italico-batte-velocemente-in-ritirata/8285831)
* [Marina Berlusconi torna a incalzare Tajani. Ecco cosa potrebbe cambiare in Forza Italia — ilsole24ore.com](https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/marina-berlusconi-torna-incalzare-tajani-ecco-cosa-potrebbe-cambiare-forza-italia-AIF6caMB)
* [CAOS FORZA ITALIA/ Tajani di nuovo scaricato da Marina Berlusconi — ilsussidiario.net](https://www.ilsussidiario.net/news/caos-forza-italia-tajani-di-nuovo-scaricato-da-marina-berlusconi-il-dopo-del-centrodestra-si-avvicina/2932529/)
* [Utili record ma costi alti per i correntisti: perché le banche sono sempre più "ricche" — today.it](https://www.today.it/economia/finanza/banche-utili-record-costi-bilanci-2026.html)
* [Mps, utili in aumento a 2,75 miliardi e integrazione con Mediobanca. Lovaglio: "Siamo alla svolta" — lastampa.it](https://lastampa.it/economia/2026/02/10/news/mps_utili_mediobanca_lovaglio_dividendi-15501984)
* [Italian Armed Forces participate in Saudi Arabia military exercise for first time — md80.it](https://www.md80.it/2026/02/13/news-brevi-13-02-2026/)
* [Viminale circular authorizes private weapons for 397,000 law enforcement members — repubblica.it](https://roma.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/02/14/news/viminale_decreto_sicurezza_armi_forze_dell_ordine-425158063)
* [Vatican Bank launches Catholic principles-based stock indices — euronews.com](https://it.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/la-banca-vaticana-lancia-indici-azionari-basati-sui-principi-cattolici)
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Spain
Spain's main opposition party has accepted coalition with the far-right as a requirement for future governance.
Following regional elections in Aragón where the Popular Party won but lost seats while Vox doubled its representation, Alberto Núñez Feijóo of the Popular Party accepted the need to negotiate with Santiago Abascal of Vox, while setting constitutional limits on such arrangements. The party leadership has normalised what were once unthinkable coalitions with the far-right as the new reality of Spanish politics. This marks a shift from treating Vox as a protest party to accepting it as an essential governing partner.
The governing coalition faces its own crisis. Internal tensions within Sumar have erupted as Antonio Maíllo of Izquierda Unida called for leadership renewal beyond Yolanda Díaz, the deputy prime minister, ahead of a new alliance launch. The movement stems from criticism of Ms Díaz's poor electoral performance and limited involvement in regional campaigns, threatening the stability of Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary support.
These tensions have poisoned parliamentary discourse. A recent session devolved into personal attacks, with Mr Feijóo and Mr Abascal predicting that Mr Sánchez will "end up in the dock" over his handling of a train accident, while the prime minister called Mr Feijóo "repugnant" and a "shameless person." The exchange marks an escalation from policy disagreement to personal attacks that challenge democratic norms.
Spain continues adapting to NATO restructuring. The United States announced NATO 3.0 based on "partnership not dependence," with European countries taking control of key operational centres. Margarita Robles, the defence minister, defended Spain's NATO commitments amid continued pressure over defence spending targets. Meanwhile, a Barcelona court formally charged Paz Esteban, former head of the National Intelligence Centre, and two former Civil Guard directors over Pegasus espionage targeting Catalan independence figures between 2018 and 2020.
* **Republican Left of Catalonia rejects Rufián's proposal for broader left-wing electoral front** — Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) spokesperson Gabriel Rufián launches initiative for plurinational left alliance including meetings with other progressive leaders, but his own party's leadership firmly rejects the proposal, stating they will run under ERC's own name in upcoming elections.
* **Spanish Socialist Workers' Party ministers attack Felipe González amid internal party tensions** — Multiple Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) government ministers publicly criticise former prime minister Felipe González, urging him to consider leaving the party after his recent statements. Internal tensions escalate as party figures question González's continued role within the socialist organisation.
* **Spanish banking sector reports strong performance amid rising cybersecurity concerns** — Banco de España revises upward Spain's economic growth potential to 2% annually while reporting increased cyber attacks on banking sector rose 26% in 2025. New European payment integration allows cross-border Bizum transfers across 13 countries.
* [Feijóo defiende ante su cúpula que hay que "entenderse" con Vox pero pone límites: "Lo que no esté en la Constitución y las leyes no se hará" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/elecciones/elecciones-aragon/2026/02/09/6989cc23fc6c834e398b459a.html)
* [Elecciones en Aragón: segundo golpe a Feijóo, segundo éxito de Vox, segunda debacle de Sánchez — diariodeleon.es](https://diariodeleon.es/nacional/260208/2075023/aragon-segundo-golpe-feijoo-segundo-exito-vox-segunda-debacle-sanchez.html)
* [Feijóo llena el Liceo para abrir la precampaña del PP — lagacetadesalamanca.es](https://lagacetadesalamanca.es/salamanca/feijoo-llena-liceo-abrir-precampana-pp-20260213122724-nt.html)
* [VÍDEOS | Gritos en la llegada de Feijóo a Salamanca por el malestar con la proliferación de plantas de biogás — salamancartvaldia.es](https://salamancartvaldia.es/noticia/2026-02-13-video-gritos-en-la-llegada-de-feijoo-a-salamanca-por-el-malestar-con-la-proliferacion-de-plantas-de-biogas-385601)
* [¿Sabe Feijóo a dónde quiere ir? — eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/blog/mano-a-mano/feijoo-quiere_132_12987835.html)
* [Feijóo pide a Vox «responsabilidad» y que no se conviertan en «un muro» — ultimahora.es](https://www.ultimahora.es/noticias/nacional/2026/02/09/2566705/feijoo-pide-vox-responsabilidad-conviertan-muro.html)
* [Extremadura se le subleva a Feijóo — diariodeleon.es](https://diariodeleon.es/nacional/260211/2075229/extremadura-le-subleva-feijoo.html)
* [Feijóo asume un cambio de discurso y llama a la normalización de los pactos con Vox — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/feijoo-asume-cambio-discurso-llama-vox-entenderse-20260209201527-nt.html)
* [Feijoo tiende la mano a Vox para que actúe «con responsabilidad» y no se convierta en «un muro» en Aragón — lavozdegalicia.es](https://lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/espana/2026/02/09/feijoo-tiende-mano-vox-actue-responsabilidad-convierta-muro-aragon/00031770638946361447156.htm)
* [Se abre una puerta y Abascal se queda las llaves — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/08/6988d060e85ecea6538b4598.html)
* [Santiago Abascal no da opción al PP: el partido de Feijóo "debe decidir su posición política" — estrelladigital.es](https://estrelladigital.es/articulo/espana/abascal-da-opcion-pp-lanza-ultimatum-vox-psoe/20260210162737440894.html)
* [¿Quién es Carlos Pollán? Abascal promociona a otro de sus fieles en Castilla y León tras el subidón de Aragón — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-02-10/carlos-pollan-candidato-vox-castilla-leon-fiel-abascal_4300200)
* [Santiago Abascal deja Aragón y se 'empadrona' en Castilla y León para una precampaña en busca de récord — elnortedecastilla.es](https://elnortedecastilla.es/elecciones/castilla-y-leon/santiago-abascal-deja-aragon-empadrona-castilla-leon-20260209201535-nt.html)
* [Abascal desvela en Ávila al candidato de Vox a la Junta de Castilla y León y sus listas — democrata.es](https://democrata.es/elecciones/castilla-y-leon-2026/abascal-desvela-en-avila-al-candidato-de-vox-a-la-junta-de-castilla-y-leon-y-sus-listas)
* [Abascal aprieta al PP para llegar a acuerdos bajo la sombra de las repeticiones electorales — diariodeleon.es](https://diariodeleon.es/castilla-y-leon/260210/2075144/abascal-amenaza-pp-repeticiones-electorales.html)
* [Resultados Elecciones Aragón 2026: Abascal emplaza a Azcón a negociar "un cambio real" en Aragón: "Si no, tiene al PSOE" — aragondigital.es](https://aragondigital.es/articulo/elecciones-aragon-2026/abascal-emplaza-azcon-negociar-cambio-real-aragon-tiene-psoe/20260210103612966144.html)
* [Abascal tiende la mano a Azcón para pactar, pero insiste en que el PP dé un giro a sus políticas — heraldo.es](https://heraldo.es/noticias/aragon/2026/02/09/aragon-8f-abascal-tiende-la-mano-a-azcon-para-pactar-en-aragon-pero-insiste-en-que-el-pp-de-un-giro-a-sus-politicas-1892533.html)
* [Abascal: "El bipartidismo ha perdido los 7 escaños que ha ganado Vox" — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/abascal-bipartidismo-perdido-7-escanos-que-ganado-vox-16211206)
* ["Es verdad que Santiago Abascal coincidió en Nuevas Generaciones con Azcón, pero esto va de vamos a ir desgastando porque seguimos subiendo y nos están votando" — cope.es](https://cope.es/programas/la-linterna/audios/verdad-santiago-abascal-coincidio-nuevas-generaciones-azcon-esto-desgastando-seguimos-subiendo-votando-20260210_3305302.html)
* [Vox duplica sus escaños, de 7 a 14, y tiene en su mano el gobierno de Aragón: el partido de Abascal sigue creciendo — cope.es](https://cope.es/emisoras/aragon/noticias/vox-duplica-escanos-7-14-mano-gobierno-aragon-partido-abascal-sigue-creciendo-20260208_3303539.html)
* [Abascal responde a Mañueco que «la única pinza es la tenaza del PP y PSOE» — diariodecastillayleon.es](https://diariodecastillayleon.es/castilla-y-leon/260209/104702/abascal-responde-manueco-unica-pinza-tenaza-pp-psoe.html)
* [Santiago Abascal cree que doblará resultados también en los comicios de Castilla y León — lavozdeasturias.es](https://lavozdeasturias.es/noticia/actualidad/2026/02/10/santiago-abascal-cree-doblara-resultados-comicios-castilla-leon/0003_202602G10P3994.htm)
* [El PP prefiere una abstención del PSOE a un gobierno de coalición con Vox en Extremadura — publico.es](https://publico.es/politica/pp-prefiere-abstencion-psoe-gobierno-coalicion-vox-extremadura.html)
* [La investidura se complica para María Guardiola: la apuesta del PP por evitar un gobierno con Vox la sitúa ante un PSOE donde empiezan a moverse las posiciones — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/espana/2026/02/11/la-investidura-se-complica-para-maria-guardiola-la-apuesta-del-pp-por-evitar-un-gobierno-con-vox-la-situa-ante-un-psoe-donde-empiezan-a-moverse-las-posiciones/)
* [Feijóo acusa a Sánchez de «negligencia» y augura que acabará sentado en el banquillo — diariosur.es](https://diariosur.es/nacional/feijoo-acusa-sanchez-negligencia-augura-acabara-sentado-20260211103250-ntrc.html)
* [Feijóo y Abascal auguran que Sánchez acabará en el banquillo por la gestión «negligente» de Adamuz — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/feijoo-abascal-auguran-sanchez-acabara-banquillo-gestion-20260211183102-nt.html)
* [Feijóo reprocha a Sánchez que no reconozca ningún error sobre el accidente de Adamuz: "Su Gobierno se sentará en el banquillo también por esto" — ondacero.es](https://ondacero.es/noticias/espana/feijoo-reprocha-sanchez-que-reconozca-ningun-error-accidente-adamuz-gobierno-sentara-banquillo-tambien-esto_20260211698c530a9243cc133c41753c.html)
* [Feijóo avisa que Sánchez "se sentará en el banquillo" por Adamuz y Abascal afirma que fue un "crimen" — lavanguardia.com](https://lavanguardia.com/politica/20260211/11463474/feijoo-acusa-gobierno-46-muertos-adamuz-gelida-accidente-evitable-catastrofe-imprevisible.html)
* [A Feijóo le basta una pregunta para hundir a Sánchez por lo de Adamuz — periodistadigital.com](https://www.periodistadigital.com/politica/parlamento/20260211/feijoo-le-basta-pregunta-hundir-sanchez-adamuz-noticia-689405180604/)
* [Feijóo, descolocado: insultos y amenazas de cárcel para Sánchez y en manos de Vox en Extremadura — publico.es](https://www.publico.es/politica/feijoo-descolocado-insultos-amenazas-carcel-sanchez-manos-vox-extremadura.html)
* [Sánchez defiende su gestión en Adamuz acusando a Feijóo de sembrar "zozobra" con "bulos" y le reprocha las tragedias de la dana, Angrois, Yak-42 y Metro de Valencia — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/11/698c3511e9cf4a873b8b458c.html)
* [Sánchez ataca a Feijóo para esquivar las responsabilidades por Adamuz — abc.es](https://www.abc.es/espana/sanchez-asume-responsabilidades-adamuz-aferra-protocolos-infalibles-20260211095653-nt.html)
* [Pedro Sánchez desmonta, uno por uno, todos los bulos de Abascal: 'Su labor es la de expandir el odio' — huffingtonpost.es](https://www.huffingtonpost.es/virales/pedro-sanchez-desmonta-todos-bulos-abascal-su-labor-expandir-odio-f202602.html)
* [Sánchez sentencia a Abascal por cobrar un sueldo opaco y la investigación a Revuelta: 'Torquemada de la corrupción' — huffingtonpost.es](https://huffingtonpost.es/politica/sanchez-sentencia-abascal-cobrar-sueldo-opaco-investigacion-revueltatorquemada-corrupcion-f202602.html)
* [Zasca sideral de Abascal a Sánchez por preguntarle por su sueldo: "Yo no cobro de los prostíbulos" — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/zasca-sideral-abascal-sanchez-preguntarle-sueldo-yo-no-cobro-prostibulos-16227650)
* [Abascal, a Sánchez: "Por qué su mujer no ha entregado el pasaporte al juez" — libertaddigital.com](https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-02-11/abascal-a-sanchez-por-que-su-mujer-no-ha-entregado-el-pasaporte-al-juez-7358059/)
* [Sánchez retrata a Abascal por su sueldo opaco y le reta a desvelarlo tras la polémica del asesor: "26.700 al mes no es España que madruga" — elplural.com](https://www.elplural.com/politica/espana/sanchez-retrata-abascal-sueldo-opaco-reta-desvelarlo-polemica-asesor-26700-mes-no-espana-madruga_381264102)
* [Santiago Abascal (VOX) sopapea a Pedro Sánchez por su impostura con Adamuz: "En TikTok no se le vio compungido" — periodistadigital.com](https://www.periodistadigital.com/politica/parlamento/20260211/santiago-abascal-vox-sopapea-pedro-sanchez-impostura-adamuz-tiktok-le-vio-compungido-video-689405180643/)
* [VÍDEO: Abascal afirma que el accidente de Adamuz "fue un crimen": "Y Sánchez mientras tanto en TikTok" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/11/698c5e9a21efa034648b456c-video.html)
* [Abascal retrata a Sánchez: "Bajar la velocidad de los trenes es una autoinculpación clarísima" — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/abascal-retrata-sanchez-bajar-velocidad-trenes-autoinculpacion-clarisima-16225051)
* [Pedro Sánchez contesta a Santiago Abascal acordándose de la Super Bowl: "¿Vio usted el espectáculo de Bad Bunny?" — marca.com](https://www.marca.com/tiramillas/politica/2026/02/11/pedro-sanchez-contesta-santiago-abascal-acordandose-super-bowl-vio-espectaculo-bad-bunny.html)
* [Sánchez reta a Abascal a publicar su sueldo: "Si el asesor cobra 26.700 euros al mes, ¿cuánto cobra el asesorado?" — servimedia.es](https://servimedia.es/noticias/sanchez-reta-abascal-publicar-sueldo-si-asesor-cobra-26700-euros-mes-cuanto-cobra-asesorado/1412716695)
* [Santiago Abascal retrata a Pedro Sánchez en el Congreso: "Está podrido de corrupción, de traiciones y de mentiras... no sé qué hace todavía sentado en ese sillón" — gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/espana/santiago-abascal-retrata-a-pedro-sanchez-en-el-congreso-esta-podrido-de-corrupcion-de-traiciones-y-de-mentiras-no-se-que-hace-todavia-sentado-en-ese-sillon-20260211-1103)
* [Abascal carga con dureza contra Sánchez por Adamuz: «Fue un crimen y no solo un accidente. Les pesará en su conciencia» — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/abascal-carga-dureza-sanchez-adamuz-crimen-solo-20260211103419-nt.html)
* [Sánchez pervierte el Pleno sobre la tragedia de Adamuz ante la indignación de Feijóo y Abascal — eldebate.com](https://www.eldebate.com/espana/20260211/sanchez-pervierte-pleno-sobre-tragedia-adamuz-ante-indignacion-feijoo-abascal_384236.html)
* [¿El final de Yolanda Díaz? Arranca la lucha en Sumar para sustituir a la vicepresidenta — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-02-11/final-yolanda-diaz-lucha-sumar-sustituir-vicepresidenta_4300958)
* [El nuevo frente de izquierdas no quiere hablar aún de su líder, pero Bustinduy se descarta y Díaz no — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/12/698ccd55fdddffff3e8b45bc.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz, en contra de trabajar: "El trabajo desgasta y enferma" — libertaddigital.com](https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-02-11/yolanda-diaz-en-contra-de-trabajar-el-trabajo-desgasta-y-enferma-7357447/)
* [Las señales de Yolanda Díaz que anticipan que intentará revalidar su liderazgo — elperiodico.com](https://elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260215/senales-yolanda-diaz-anticipan-intentara-126819693)
* [Las dudas sobre Yolanda Díaz ya dividen al nuevo frente de izquierdas antes de presentarse — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/10/698b8084fc6c834b6c8b4599.html)
* [Los 6 viajes oficiales de Yolanda Díaz desde diciembre: de irse con su hija a Finlandia a su gira por EE. UU. — eldebate.com](https://eldebate.com/espana/20260214/6-viajes-oficiales-yolanda-diaz-desde-diciembre-irse-hija-finlandia-gira-ee-uu_384979.html)
* [Sumar sobrevive con un escaño en el entierro de Podemos, que desaparece de las Cortes — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/elecciones/elecciones-aragon/2026/02/09/6988cd69fc6c83cd558b4573.html)
* [La izquierda confederal activa la maquinaria para las generales con la duda de la candidatura de Yolanda Díaz — eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/politica/izquierda-confederal-activa-maquinaria-generales-duda-candidatura-yolanda-diaz_1_12980208.html)
* [Movimiento Sumar quiere a Yolanda Díaz como candidata de la nueva confluencia pero IU, Más Madrid y Comuns evitan apoyarla — publico.es](https://publico.es/politica/partidos/movimiento-sumar-quiere-yolanda-diaz-candidata-nueva-confluencia-pero-iu-madrid-comuns-evitan-posicionarse.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz ve un error hablar "de personas o marcas" en la refundación de la izquierda — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/yolanda-diaz-error-hablar-personas-marcas-refundacion-20260211094648-vi.html)
* [Sumar salva los muebles en Aragón pero en IU culpan a Yolanda Díaz del pinchazo general — theobjective.com](https://theobjective.com/espana/politica/2026-02-08/sumar-aragon-iu-yolanda-diaz)
* [Maíllo deja caer que Yolanda Díaz no debe ser la líder de la nueva coalición de izquierdas — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/maillo-deja-caer-yolanda-diaz-debe-lider-20260210111951-nt.html)
* [La enésima refundación de la izquierda pasa por la salida de Yolanda Díaz — elindependiente.com](https://elindependiente.com/espana/2026/02/14/enesima-refundacion-izquierda-no-pasa-yolanda-diaz-socios)
* [Yolanda Díaz saluda los planes de Rufián y la izquierda sin aclarar su liderazgo: "Lo que sirva para ensanchar la esperanza, bienvenido sea" — eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/politica/yolanda-diaz-saluda-planes-rufian-izquierda-aclarar-liderazgo-sirva-ensanchar-esperanza-bienvenido-sea_1_12980572.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz: "Un país no se gana desde la esquina sino desde una propuesta de mayorías; no ganamos juntando cosas sino emocionando a la gente" — eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/politica/ultima-hora-actualidad-politica-directo_6_12980498_1119009.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz rehúye abordar su liderazgo en la nueva alianza: "Hablar de personas es un enorme error" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/02/11/698c4acefc6c83cb0a8b45a8.html)
* [Rufián se abre a una "fórmula intermedia" y Yolanda Díaz deshoja la margarita sobre su candidatura — elsaltodiario.com](https://elsaltodiario.com/partidos-politicos/rufian-se-abre-una-formula-intermedia-yolanda-diaz-se-encamina-anunciar-paso-al-lado)
* [Yolanda Díaz convierte el rojo en su mejor aliado de poder: el vestido sobrio que marca cintura y domina la escena institucional — larazon.es](https://larazon.es/lifestyle/moda/yolanda-diaz-convierte-rojo-mejor-aliado-poder-vestido-sobrio-que-marca-cintura-domina-escena-institucional_20260211698c21301817b41eb6406972.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz sella con CCOO y UGT la subida del SMI para 2026 ante Pedro Sánchez — economiadigital.es](https://economiadigital.es/andalucia/economia/yolanda-diaz-subida-smi-2026-ds.html)
* [Movimiento Sumar afirma que Yolanda Díaz es "la mejor candidata que puede tener" el nuevo proyecto — servimedia.es](https://servimedia.es/noticias/movimiento-sumar-afirma-yolanda-diaz-es-mejor-candidata-puede-tener-nuevo-proyecto/1412715878)
* [Yolanda Díaz evita el debate sobre su posible candidatura: "Hablar de personas es un enorme error" — elprogreso.es](https://elprogreso.es/articulo/espana/yolanda-diaz-sigue-desvelar-repetira-candidata-hablar-personas-es-error/202602111418041945067.html)
* ['UN PASO AL FRENTE' | Yolanda Díaz prevé asistir con los ministros de Sumar al acto del 21 para lanzar la nueva coalición de izquierdas — farodevigo.es](https://farodevigo.es/espana/2026/02/13/yolanda-diaz-preve-asistir-ministros-126786980.html)
* [Podcast EL MUNDO: El lío de la izquierda, de Rufián a Yolanda Díaz: "No hay marca ni líder" — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/podcasts/el-mundo-al-dia/2026/02/12/698cd3ebe9cf4add1f8b457b.html)
* [Mónica García reivindica el papel de Díaz dentro de la alianza progresista — andaluciainformacion.es](https://andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/espana/monica-garcia-reivindica-papel-diaz-dentro-alianza-progresista/202602121010333212092.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz urge a forjar una "alianza" ante "una emergencia democrática sin precedentes" — libertaddigital.com](https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-02-09/yolanda-diaz-urge-a-forjar-una-alianza-ante-una-emergencia-democratica-sin-precedentes-7356878/)
* [Yolanda Díaz se vuelve a saltar el diálogo social y firma sólo con sindicatos cambios en la prevención — abc.es](https://abc.es/economia/yolanda-diaz-vuelve-saltar-dialogo-social-pacta-20260210120011-nt.html)
* [Yolanda Díaz sigue sin desvelar si repetirá de candidata y dice que hablar de personas es un error — lavozdeasturias.es](https://lavozdeasturias.es/noticia/actualidad/2026/02/11/yolanda-diaz-sigue-desvelar-repetira-candidata-dice-hablar-personas-error/00031770800529820218343.htm)
* [Díaz llama a una izquierda que genere "afectos y deseos" pero con "proyectos creíbles" — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/02/11/diaz-llama-a-una-izquierda-que-genere-afectos-y-deseos-pero-con-proyectos-creibles)
* [SUMAR | Yolanda Díaz rompe el silencio sobre la alianza de izquierdas y rehúye el debate sobre su liderazgo: 'Es un gravísimo error' — elperiodico.com](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260211/yolanda-diaz-rompe-silencio-alianza-126697185)
* [IU | Maíllo pide un paso al lado de Yolanda Díaz en la nueva coalición y buscar un nuevo liderazgo — eldia.es](https://eldia.es/nacional/2026/02/10/maillo-pide-yolanda-diaz-paso-126653622.html)
* [Sumar y los Comuns, partidarios de que Yolanda Díaz revalide como candidata a las generales en la nueva coalición de izquierdas — farodevigo.es](https://farodevigo.es/espana/2026/02/10/sumar-comuns-partidarios-yolanda-diaz-126663263.html)
* [ERC cierra la puerta al frente amplio de Rufián — es.ara.cat](https://es.ara.cat/politica/erc-vuelve-cerrar-puerta-frente-amplio-rufian-rufian-mantiene-apuesta-frente-amplio-erc-cierra-puerta_1_5643050.html)
* [ERC descarta la candidatura plurinacional que plantea Rufián: "Nos presentamos por Catalunya y con nuestras siglas" — eldiario.es](https://www.eldiario.es/catalunya/rufian-insiste-necesidad-diferente-inicia-ronda-encuentros-figuras-izquierda_1_12974163.html)
* [La reflexión de Ferreras: "Tengo la sensación de que en ERC les gustaría quitarse de en medio a Rufián" — lasexta.com](https://www.lasexta.com/programas/al-rojo-vivo/reflexion-ferreras-tengo-sensacion-que-erc-les-gustaria-quitarse-medio-rufian_202602096989d9d81817b41eb63c7f4e.html)
* [Dirigentes de ERC piden "parar ya los pies" a Rufián porque "se cree insustituible", pero Junqueras espera que se rinda: "No sufrimos por que se vaya" — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/cataluna/2026/02/11/698cc7ee21efa0f9438b4594.html)
* [ERC desecha la propuesta de Rufián de sumarse a un frente común en las elecciones generales y se presentará con sus siglas — 20minutos.es](https://www.20minutos.es/cataluna/erc-deshecha-propuesta-rufian-sumarse-un-frente-comun-las-elecciones-generales-se-presentara-con-sus-siglas_6931781_0.html)
* [ERC demana al Parlament una mobilitat digne i sostenible durant el tall de l'R3 — sommollet.cat](https://sommollet.cat/noticia/110389/erc-demana-al-parlament-una-mobilitat-digne-i-sostenible-durant-el-tall-de-lr3)
* [Sánchez detonó el 'caso Pegasus' para liquidar a la directora del CNI como le pedía Puigdemont — theobjective.com](https://theobjective.com/espana/2026-02-14/sanchez-caso-pegasus-cni-puigdemont/)
* [Imputados dos exdirectores de la Guardia Civil y la exdirectora del CNI por el supuesto espionaje con Pegasus — libertaddigital.com](https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-02-09/imputados-dos-exdirectores-de-la-guardia-civil-y-la-exdirectora-del-cni-por-el-supuesto-espionaje-con-pegasus-7356674/)
* [ESPIONAJE PEGASUS | Una jueza de Barcelona imputa a ex altos cargos del CNI y la Guardia Civil por el espionaje con Pegasus y Candiru — elperiodico.com](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/politica/20260209/jueza-barcelona-imputa-ex-altos-cargos-guardia-civil-cni-espionaje-126611849)
* [Pena y asco en el PSOE — publico.es](https://www.publico.es/opinion/columnas/pena-asco-psoe.html)
* ["En el PSOE se ha fulminado el debate interno y se percibe en el partido como un runrún sordo" — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-02-08/decadencia-psoe-socialdemocracia-desconfianza-1hms_4298602/)
* [Una secta llamada PSOE — larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/espana/secta-llamada-psoe_202602156990a8ab2f00a046880cf481.html)
* [La crisis Lambán y el estado de nervios en el PSOE: Moncloa deja vendidos a los territorios — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-02-14/crisis-lamban-estado-nervios-psoe-moncloa-deja-vendidos-territorios_4302819/)
* [Los ministros de Sánchez en tromba contra González para que deje el PSOE: "Piensa qué haces en el partido" — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/sanchez-lanza-sus-ministros-contra-gonzalez-que-abandone-psoe-piensa-que-haces-partido-16235136)
* [Escuredo plantea a Felipe González tras anunciar que voatrá en blanco: "Por qué no te retiras y nos dejas en paz" — pressdigital.es](https://www.pressdigital.es/articulo/politica/2026-02-11/5768325-escuredo-plantea-felipe-gonzalez-anunciar-voatra-blanco-no-retiras-nos-dejas-paz)
* [Sánchez, a la cola de la OTAN en inversión militar, urge a la UE a crear un «Ejército ya» para «empoderarse» — okdiario.com](https://okdiario.com/espana/sanchez-cola-otan-inversion-militar-urge-ue-crear-ejercito-ya-empoderarse-16245756)
* [El estado de la relación entre EEUU y Europa y el futuro de la OTAN y la ONU, ejes del foro de Múnich — laregion.es](https://laregion.es/lri/relacion-eeuu-europa-futuro-otan_1_20260214-4162047.html)
* ["Una OTAN 3.0": EE.UU. y Europa concuerdan en la necesidad de reequilibrar sus fuerzas — es.euronews.com](https://es.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/12/una-otan-30-eeuu-y-europa-parecen-estar-de-acuerdo-en-la-necesidad-de-reequilibrar-sus-fue)
* [Punto de inflexión en la OTAN: ¿Reemplazará Alemania a EE.UU. en la cúspide? — es.euronews.com](https://es.euronews.com/2026/02/14/otan-reemplazara-alemania-eeuu)
* [Qué es la OTAN 3.0 y cómo el debate nuclear anega las capitales europeas — eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/internacional/otan-3-0-debate-nuclear-anega-capitales-europeas_1_12987877.html)
* [EEUU rebaja la presión sobre Pedro Sánchez por el gasto militar en la OTAN tras meses de tensión — elconfidencialdigital.com](https://elconfidencialdigital.com/articulo/defensa/eeuu-rebaja-presion-pedro-sanchez-gasto-militar-otan-meses-tension/202602121748261003501.html)
* [Europa asume dos mandos estratégicos de la OTAN — democrata.es](https://democrata.es/internacional/eeuu-cede-a-europa-dos-mandos-clave-de-la-otan-en-una-nueva-distribucion-de-responsabilidades)
* [EEUU rebaja el tono con los socios europeos de la OTAN y les insta a avanzar juntos hacia una "OTAN 3.0" — europapress.es](https://europapress.es/internacional/noticia-eeuu-rebaja-tono-socios-europeos-otan-les-insta-avanzar-juntos-otan-30-20260212101151.html)
* [La "OTAN 3.0" de Rutte y Trump cede el mando operativo a los países europeos — lavanguardia.com](https://lavanguardia.com/internacional/20260212/11464719/otan-3-0-rutte-trump-alianza-avanza-europeizacion.html)
* [El papel de Europa en la 'OTAN 3.0′ que impulsa la administración Trump — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/espana/2026/02/15/el-papel-de-europa-en-la-otan-30-que-impulsa-la-administracion-trump-el-liderazgo-militar-efectivo-sigue-estando-en-manos-de-eeuu)
* [Estados Unidos anuncia la OTAN 3.0: más gasto militar de Europa, "asociación y no dependencia" y "vuelta al origen" de la Alianza — elmundo.es](https://elmundo.es/internacional/2026/02/12/698d993521efa0af338b4594.html)
* [Europa acepta que tendrá que asumir más liderazgo e inversión en la nueva OTAN 3.0 mientras EEUU mira al Indo-Pacífico — infodefensa.com](https://infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/5770932/europa-acepta-tendra-asumir-liderazgo-e-inversion-nueva-otan-30-mientras-eeuu-mira-indo-pacifico)
* [El aviso definitivo del Banco de España si te piden el DNI al pagar con tarjeta en una tienda — cope.es](https://www.cope.es/actualidad/economia/noticias/aviso-definitivo-banco-espana-te-piden-dni-pagar-tarjeta-tienda-20260214_3308137.html)
* [Los bancos de España alertan: tu cuenta bancaria podría ser bloqueada por este motivo — larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/economia/bancos-espana-alertan-cuenta-bancaria-podria-ser-bloqueada-este-motivo_20260211698c57612f00a0468805bf27.html)
* [Estas son las mejores cuentas remuneradas sin nómina — finanzas.com](https://www.finanzas.com/finanzas-personales/mejores-cuentas-remuneradas-sin-nomina.html)
* [El Bizum europeo ya es una realidad: así podrás enviar dinero al instante entre 13 países — eleconomista.es](https://eleconomista.es/banca-finanzas/noticias/13766287/02/26/el-bizum-europeo-ya-es-una-realidad-asi-podras-enviar-dinero-al-instante-entre-13-paises.html)
* [El Banco de España revisa al alza el crecimiento potencial de la economía en los últimos años y lo eleva hasta el 2% anual — eleconomista.es](https://www.eleconomista.es/economia/noticias/13771201/02/26/el-banco-de-espana-revisa-al-alza-el-crecimiento-potencial-de-la-economia-en-los-ultimos-anos-y-lo-eleva-hasta-el-2-anual.html)
* [El BCE lanza líneas de liquidez extraordinaria con todos los bancos centrales del mundo — expansion.com](https://expansion.com/mercados/2026/02/14/6990a88e468aeb7f6a8b456f.html)
* [Los ciberataques se disparan un 26% en España en 2025 con la banca en la diana — rtve.es](https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20260209/ciberataques-2025-banca-aumento-espana/16929807.shtml)
* [Cuando España entró en la banca digital: de Uno-e a los neobancos actuales — businessinsider.es](https://businessinsider.es/neobancos/cuando-espana-entro-banca-digital-uno-los-neobancos-actuales_6927803_0.html)
* [Aion Bank, así es el nuevo neobanco que aterrizará en España — businessinsider.es](https://businessinsider.es/neobancos/aion-bank-nuevo-neobanco-aterrizara-espana_6931505_0.html)
* [Los más de 130 millones de usuarios de 'bizums' europeos podrán enviarse dinero este año — expansion.com](https://expansion.com/empresas/banca/2026/02/08/69885ea3468aeb9a378b459c.html)
* [BBVA aumenta en 41 millones sus provisiones fiscales tras enfrentarse a Hacienda por Sociedades — expansion.com](https://expansion.com/empresas/banca/2026/02/15/6991c965e5fdea670d8b457d.html)
* [Lista de entidades supervisadas — bankingsupervision.europa.eu](https://bankingsupervision.europa.eu/framework/supervised-banks/html/index.es.html)
* [Las mejores cuentas bancarias de 2026 - Economía Responsable — economiaresponsablefinanzas.com](https://www.economiaresponsablefinanzas.com/cuentas-bancarias/mejores-cuentas-bancarias/)
* [Abrir una Cuenta Bancaria Española 2026: Guía Sencilla y Comprobada — brokla.com](https://brokla.com/es/abrir-una-cuenta-bancaria-en-espana-2026)
* [España no es país para ahorradores: la mayoría llega a fin de mes con menos de 50 euros en su cuenta bancaria — abc.es](https://abc.es/economia/cuentas-corrientes/espana-ahorro-mayoria-no-llega-fin-mes-20260212050000-nt.html)
* [Spanish royal family connection with Romanian royalty highlighted — divinity.es](https://www.divinity.es/casa-real/20260214/asi-es-margarita-rumania-prima-felipe-vi-carlos-inglaterra_18_015733400.html)
* [CNI cybersecurity services and capabilities overview published — seguritecnia.es](https://www.seguritecnia.es/tecnologias-y-servicios/ciberseguridad/cni-al-servicio-de-la-ciberseguridad-nacional_20260211.html)
* [Spanish Armed Forces participate in major NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — eldebate.com](https://eldebate.com/espana/defensa/20260215/destacado-papel-fuerzas-especiales-espanolas-despliegue-gran-escala-tiro-real_385094.html)
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Norway
Thorbjørn Jagland, Norway's former prime minister, has been charged with gross corruption after revelations in the Epstein documents.
The charges are an extraordinary escalation in a scandal that has already forced one ambassador to resign. Økokrim, Norway's financial crime unit, moved against Mr Jagland after documents emerged linking him to Jeffrey Epstein's network. Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime minister, gave an interview calling the situation the "brutal reality" of how rich people buy political influence. Parliament agreed to establish an independent investigation commission.
Espen Barth Eide, the foreign minister, admitted breaking conflict-of-interest rules when his son received an internship at the Norwegian embassy in Paris. Mr Støre called the violation "serious" but kept his foreign minister in post. The son withdrew from the position. Opposition parties formed majorities to defeat the government on private schools and hospital rehabilitation tenders, handing Mr Støre significant policy defeats.
At the Munich Security Conference, Mr Støre described the Trump administration as a "highly demanding development" creating "uncertainty," while meeting Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, to maintain operational ties. He criticised US "rhetorical attacks on Europe" and emphasised Nordic cooperation as a "hedging strategy." Despite the diplomatic friction, security cooperation deepens. NATO announced a new Arctic Sentry mission with Norwegian participation, including the country's Cold Response exercises, as the alliance adapts to Donald Trump's pressure over Greenland.
* **Former Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide elected new Conservative Party leader amid Epstein controversy** — Former Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide becomes new Conservative Party leader despite ongoing questions about her handling of Epstein-related warnings when she was foreign minister. Internal party discussions about her suitability amid the scandal. *([dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/haper-vi-snart-kan-snakke-om-noe-annet/84234212))*
* **Equinor adjusts strategy with international expansion and Argentine asset sale** — Norwegian energy company Equinor announced plans to increase international oil and gas production to over 900,000 boed by 2030 while divesting \$1.1bn Argentine shale assets. Company also scaling back carbon capture investments due to weak market demand. *([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/norways-equinor-plans-sharp-increase-international-oil-gas-output-by-2030-2026-02-10/))*
* [Støre: Epstein-saken viser hvordan rike mennesker kan kjøpe seg politisk makt — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/WvjJMG/statsminister-jonas-gahr-stoere-om-epstein-saken-brutal-virkelighet)
* [Støre i stort Epstein-intervju: Brutal virkelighet — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/norge/xl/store-i-stort-epstein-intervju_-brutal-virkelighet-1.17766234)
* [- Snøskredet har gått — dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/snoskredet-har-gatt/84213446)
* [Støre snur: Vil ha en ekstern Epstein-granskning — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/store-snur-vil-ha-en-ekstern-epstein-granskning/s/5-95-2871169)
* [Alle vil grave i Epstein-sakene. Men hvor dypt er det egentlig lurt å grave? — aftenposten.no](https://aftenposten.no/meninger/kommentar/i/JOxJEX/alle-vil-grave-i-epstein-sakene-men-hvor-dypt-er-det-egentlig-lurt-aa-grave)
* [Espen Barth Eide om habilitet: – En feil jeg beklager på det sterkeste — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/k06vQv/nrk-barth-eide-beklager-feil-om-habilitet)
* [Støre: – Utenriksministeren har gjort en feil — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/nyheter/store_-_-utenriksministeren-har-gjort-en-feil-1.17764249)
* [Utenriksministerens sønn ble UD-praktikant: – Jeg har gjort en feil — nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no/norge/utenriksministerens-sonn-ble-ud-praktikant_-_-jeg-har-gjort-en-feil-1.17764253)
* [Ny Høyre-leder: - Håper vi snart kan snakke om noe annet — dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/haper-vi-snart-kan-snakke-om-noe-annet/84234212)
* [Intern diskusjon: «Eriksen er allerede en død fisk» — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/intern-diskusjon-eriksen-er-allerede-en-dod-fisk/s/5-95-2871415)
* [Ine Eriksen Søreide møter pressen etter Epstein-varsel fra 2019 — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/norge/ine-eriksen-soreide-moter-pressen-etter-epstein-varsel-fra-2019-1.17761990)
* [Støre redegjør om norsk sikkerhetspolitikk — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/norge/store-redegjor-om-norsk-sikkerhetspolitikk-1.17765938)
* [- En høyst krevende utvikling — dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/en-hoyst-krevende-utvikling/84223843)
* [Støre ga klar beskjed til Rubio: – Saker som Grønland svekker tilliten — adressa.no](https://www.adressa.no/nyheter/utenriks/i/16Od9J/stoere-ga-klar-beskjed-til-rubio-saker-som-groenland-svekker-tilliten)
* [Norway's central bank governor pledges to bring inflation down — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/norways-central-bank-governor-pledges-bring-inflation-down-2026-02-12/)
* [Du kan trolig bare glemme dette i år — tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/du-kan-trolig-bare-glemme-dette-i-ar/18551140)
* [Prisene steg 3,6 prosent i januar — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/norge/prisene-steg-3_6-prosent-i-januar-1.17762583)
* [NATO launches Arctic Sentry security effort amid Russia, China concerns — foxnews.com](https://foxnews.com/politics/nato-launches-arctic-security-push-trump-eyes-greenland-takeover)
* [NATO begins 'Arctic Sentry' mission to secure region — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/nato-begins-arctic-sentry-mission-to-secure-region/a-75912376)
* [Cold Response 2026: Totalforsvaret i praksis i Nord-Norge — highnorthnews.com](https://www.highnorthnews.com/meninger/sammen-holder-vi-hjulene-i-gang-nar-forsvaret-over/1103894)
* [Arbeiderpartiet med privatskolesmell på Stortinget — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/RjrOa2/arbeiderpartiet-med-privatskolesmell-paa-stortinget)
* [Helseministeren overprøvd av Stortinget: – Vi skal følge opp vedtaket — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/trondelag/helseministeren-overprovd-av-stortinget_-_-vi-skal-folge-opp-vedtaket-1.17763709)
* [Flertall i Stortinget for nytt forslag om sykehusfinansiering — sykepleien.no](https://sykepleien.no/2026/02/stortinget-vedtok-nytt-forslag-om-sykehusfinansiering)
* [Norway's Equinor plans sharp increase to international oil and gas output by 2030 — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/norways-equinor-plans-sharp-increase-international-oil-gas-output-by-2030-2026-02-10/)
* [Norway's Equinor to divest entire Argentine Vaca Muerta operation — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/norway-s-equinor-to-divest-entire-argentine-vaca-muerta-operation-ce7e5adddc81f726)
* [Is Carbon Capture Losing Steam? Equinor Reassesses CCS Investments — carboncredits.com](https://carboncredits.com/is-carbon-capture-losing-steam-equinor-reassesses-ccs-investments)
* [Støre stanset Terje Rød-Larsen-dokumentjakt som utenriksminister — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/rrEmOe/stoere-stoppet-terje-roed-larsen-dokumentjakt-naa-etterspoer-han-dem)
* [Senterpartiet vil kalle inn Støre og Søreide til Epstein-høring — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/vr5wMj/senterpartiet-vil-kalle-inn-jonas-og-ine-til-epstein-hoering)
* [Støre kondolerer etter skolemassakre i Canada — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/store-kondolerer-etter-skolemassakre-i-canada/s/5-95-2875310)
* [Forsvarssjefen til storavis: Russland kan invadere Norge — dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/forsvarssjefen-til-storavis-russland-kan-invadere-norge/84216773)
* [Støre avviser amerikansk påvirkning av norsk politikk — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/Bxjzoe/stoere-avviser-amerikansk-paavirkning-av-norsk-politikk)
* [Sannhet, frihet og desinformasjon. Da Støre møtte Snyder — khrono.no](https://khrono.no/sannhet-frihet-og-desinformasjon-da-store-motte-snyder/1036608)
* [Kinesere risikerer å bli utvist etter fotografering ved Evenes flystasjon — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/spionasje/forsvaret/politi/to-kinesere-anholdt-av-politiet-ved-norsk-flyplass/s/5-95-2878958)
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Sweden
Sweden's governing coalition cracked this week for the first time since taking power in 2022, with migration policy driving a wedge between partners and forcing Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, to miss his own press conference.
The split came over proposals to convert permanent residence permits to temporary ones. Mr Åkesson's Sweden Democrats want to push ahead while the other Tidö Alliance parties resist, creating the sharpest disagreement yet in the arrangement that has governed since the right bloc's election victory. Deportation cases that caused public outcry made the tensions worse, including an eight-month-old baby set for removal to Iran. Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister, initially refused calls for a moratorium on such cases, while Mr Åkesson opened the door to finding solutions, revealing how coalition partners respond differently to putting tough migration policies into practice.
The political stress has prompted Mr Kristersson to launch a communication campaign ahead of September 2026 elections. He started a new podcast called "Call the Prime Minister" where he takes questions from callers, and hosted female influencers at the government palace. Observers praised the podcast as an effective tool, and the broader outreach represents a clear attempt to win back female voters where the right bloc has lost ground.
Even as domestic politics fracture, Sweden's NATO integration continues. The country deployed JAS 39 Gripen fighters to the alliance's new Arctic Sentry operation, patrolling around Greenland and Iceland. Pål Jonson, the defence minister, emphasised that this demonstrates Sweden as "a solidary and active ally taking responsibility for common security." Separately, Maria Malmer Stenergard, the foreign minister, announced that Sweden and four other countries have evidence proving Russia poisoned opposition leader Aleksei Navalny with epibatidin, a rare poison from Ecuadorian frogs. The findings were presented to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
* **Sweden presents evidence that Russia poisoned Navalny with rare frog toxin** — Ms Stenergard announced that Sweden and four other countries have evidence proving Russia poisoned Mr Navalny with the rare poison epibatidin. The findings were presented to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
* **Åkesson faces criticism over financial support for convicted publisher** — Mr Åkesson sparked controversy by offering to pay legal costs for Sara Nilsson, the publisher of Dumpen website who was convicted of defamation. Critics accused Mr Åkesson of undermining the legal system and violating parliamentary rules.
* **Wallenberg family members make headlines over Epstein files and Ukraine comments** — Marcus Wallenberg denied meeting Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared in released court files. Separately, his cousin Jacob Wallenberg expressed concerns about Europe not being prepared for peace in Ukraine, sparking criticism about defence industry interests.
* **Sweden maintains lower position in global corruption index** — Sweden scored 80 points in Transparency International's annual corruption index, remaining at its lowest level. Denmark topped the rankings with 90 points while Sweden's negative trend appears to have stabilised.
* [Åkesson missade pressträff: "Vi är inte helt överens" — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/akesson-missade-presstraff-vi-ar-inte-helt-overens)
* [Jimmie Åkesson dök inte upp till sin egna pressträff — svd.se](https://svd.se/a/L45Max/jimmie-akesson-dok-inte-upp-till-sin-egna-presstraff-efter-tidobrak-om-uppehallstillstand)
* [Åkesson skulle presentera vallöfte – dök aldrig upp — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/jimmie-akesson-sen-till-egna-presstraffen)
* [Kristerssons svar efter Åkessons ord — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/statsministern-om-permanenta-uppehallstillstand)
* [Åkesson blir överkörd – största krisen hittills — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/ArLpb5/akesson-blir-overkord-storsta-krisen-hittills)
* [Regeringen slår tillbaka mot SD: "Mer än detaljer som återstår" — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Wvj3r2/regeringen-slar-tillbaka-mot-sd-mer-an-detaljer-som-aterstar)
* [Hur vågar regeringen säga nej till Jimmie Åkesson? — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/opinion/hur-vagar-regeringen-saga-nej-till-jimmie-akesson)
* [Presskonferens med Jimmie Åkesson och Linda Lindberg — via.tt.se](https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4242208/presskonferens-med-jimmie-akesson-och-linda-lindberg?lang=sv\&publisherId=3236128)
* [Kristersson: Inget stopp nu för tonårsutvisningar — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/n1WQ3L/kristersson-inget-stopp-nu-for-tonarsutvisningar)
* [Ledare: Vågar KD och L utmana Ulf Kristersson om tonårsutvisningarna? — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/ledare/vagar-kd-och-l-utmana-ulf-kristersson-om-tonarsutvisningarna/)
* [Jimmie Åkesson öppnar för att stoppa tonårsutvisningarna — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/politik/jimmie-akesson-oppnar-for-att-stoppa-tonarsutvisningarna.0fe845b2-df31-4624-b8eb-2e34b282edff)
* [Åkesson om tonårsutvisningar: Måste ges en chans — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/5pGOJW/akesson-om-tonarsutvisningar-maste-ges-en-chans)
* [SD-ledaren Jimmie Åkesson öppen för att stoppa tonårsutvisningarna — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/varmland/sd-ledaren-oppen-for-att-stoppa-tonarsutvisningarna)
* [Kristersson om utvisning av bebis: "Låter orimligt" — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Wvjagd/atta-manaders-bebis-utvisas-till-iran)
* [Åkesson: "Inget lagstöd att utvisa bäbis" — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/nyheter/artiklar/akesson-inget-lagstod-att-utvisa-babis/cG9zdDo2MzI3MA)
* [Jimmie Åkesson: "Ett privilegium för svenska medborgare" — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/nyheter/sverige/stark-kritik-efter-utvisningen-av-spadbarnet-emanuel.a396fc42-a29e-4286-bcf8-bee2337f16cf)
* [Svensk häktad i Danmark efter brutalt Pokémonrån — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1443806)
* [Avhopp från Migrationsverkets etiska råd: "Nu räcker det" — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/avhopp-fran-migrationsverkets-etiska-rad-nu-racker-det)
* [Ulf Kristersson om elpriset: "Beklagar" — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/politik/ulf-kristersson-om-elpriset-beklagar/)
* [Elpriser | För dyr el? Du får vänta 50 år, hälsar Kristersson — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/a/M7L530/elpriser-for-dyr-el-du-far-vanta-50-ar-halsar-kristersson)
* [V-ilskan mot Kristerssons ord om elen: "Struntprat" — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/v-ilskan-mot-kristerssons-ord-om-elen-struntprat)
* [Så kan Kristersson sänka Skånes elpriser — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/opinion/sa-kan-kristersson-sanka-skanes-elpriser)
* [Ger besked om elstöd — marcusoscarsson.se](https://marcusoscarsson.se/just-nu-ger-besked-om-elstod)
* [Finansministern varnar för skattehöjning i höst – "väcker frågan" — marcusoscarsson.se](https://marcusoscarsson.se/finansministern-vacker-fragan-varnar-for-skattehojning)
* [Pål Jonson: Sverige redo bidra till Natonärvaro i Arktis — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/varlden/pal-jonson-sverige-redo-bidra-till-natonarvaro-i-arktis/)
* [Erfar: JAS Gripen ska patrullera Grönland — tv4.se](https://tv4.se/artikel/5UywhT6R82ljdJXTy25rjc/erfar-jas-gripen-ska-patrullera-groenland)
* [Svenska flygvapnet aktiverat i Nato-operationen Arctic Sentry — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/svenska-flygvapnet-aktiverat-i-nato-operationen-arctic-sentry)
* [DN Direkt – Svenska stridsflyg i Natos Arktisoperation — dn.se](https://dn.se/direkt/2026-02-12/svenska-stridsflyg-i-natos-arktisoperation)
* [Jonson pressas om Grönland — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/tv/nyheter/varlden/jonson-pressas-om-gronland/)
* [Gripen-plan ska slå vakt om Grönland — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/y54m6g/gripen-plan-ska-sla-vakt-om-gronland)
* [Jas 39 Gripen deltar i Arctic Sentry – nytt uppdrag över Grönland — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/sverige/uppdrag-svenska-jas-plan-forsvarar--island-och-deltar-i-arctic-sentry)
* [Sverige bidrar till Natos samlade närvaro i Arktis — mynewsdesk.com](https://mynewsdesk.com/se/forsvarsmakten/pressreleases/sverige-bidrar-till-natos-samlade-naervaro-i-arktis-3432417)
* [Pål Jonson: Sverige deltar fullt ut i Natos kärnvapenavskräckning — dn.se](https://dn.se/varlden/pal-jonson-sverige-deltar-fullt-ut-i-natos-karnvapenavskrackning)
* [Försvarsministern: Får vänja oss vid USA:s lägre engagemang i Nato — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/forsvarsministern-far-vanja-oss-med-usas-lagre-engagemang-i-nato)
* [Jonson (M): Sverige kommer bidra med mer vapen till Ukraina — sverigesradio.se](https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/jonson-m-sverige-kommer-bidra-med-mer-vapen-till-ukraina)
* [Pål Jonson: Gripensamtal i ett intensivt skede — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/direkt/ukraina/2026-02-11/pal-jonson-gripensamtal-i-ett-intensivt-skede/)
* [Malmer Stenergard: Rubio sträcker ut en hand — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/malmer-stenergard-rubio-stracker-ut-en-hand)
* [Bevis: Navalnyj mördades med sällsynt grodgift — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/7-10093352)
* [Navalnyj förgiftades av Ryssland med pilgiftgrodegift — dn.se](https://dn.se/varlden/utrikesministern-navalnyj-forgiftades-av-ryssland)
* [Nya prover visar: Navalnyj blev förgiftad — svd.se](https://svd.se/a/XMqpRx/prover-visar-navalnyj-blev-forgiftad)
* [Utrikesministern: Navalnyj förgiftades av Ryssland — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/varlden/utrikesministern-navalnyj-forgiftades-av-ryssland)
* [Utrikesministern pustar ut: "Rubio sträcker ut en hand" — etc.se](https://www.etc.se/inrikes/utrikesministern-pustar-ut-rubio-straecker-ut-en-hand)
* [Åkesson om att swisha Dumpen – slår tillbaka mot Bodström — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/akesson-efter-swishkritiken-inkompetent)
* [DEBATT: Åkessons dumpenswish ett brott mot grundlagen — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/debatt/debatt-akessons-dumpenswish-ett-brott-mot-grundlagen)
* [Bodström tappar ansiktet men behåller kompassen — mynewsdesk.com](https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/svenskpress-se/news/bodstroem-tappar-ansiktet-men-behaaller-kompassen-506040)
* [Därför är Åkessons Dumpen-swish olämplig — bt.se](https://bt.se/ledare/darfor-ar-akessons-dumpen-swish-olamplig)
* [LEDARE: "Jimmie Åkesson är en lagstiftare med skuggsida" — helagotland.se](https://helagotland.se/ledare/artikel/jimmie-akesson-ar-en-lagstiftare-med-skuggsida/l681ny8r)
* [Åkesson tillbakavisar kritik för Dumpen-swish — bt.se](https://bt.se/sverige/akesson-tillbakavisar-kritik-for-dumpen-swish)
* [S-kritik mot Åkesson och Pilthammar — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/s-kritik-mot-emilie-pilthammar-och-jimmie-akesson)
* [LEDARE: Jimmie Åkesson är en usel städare — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/ledare/ledare-jimmie-akesson--ar-en-usel-stadare)
* [Ulf Kristerssons nya podd "Ring statsministern" — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/kultur/a/bOGXOl/ulf-kristerssons-nya-podd-ring-statsministern)
* [Max Hjelm: Ulf Kristerssons nya knep är ett genidrag — dn.se](https://dn.se/ledare/max-hjelm-ulf-kristerssons-nya-knep-ar-ett-genidrag)
* [Kristersson i premiärpodd: Skeptisk till kort arbetstid — omni.se](https://omni.se/kristersson-i-premiarpodd-skeptisk-till-kort-arbetstid/a/Gx3M7Q)
* [Ilska inom M efter Anderssons brev till Sverige — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/ilska-inom-m-efter-anderssons-brev-till-sverige)
* [Kristersson tvekar på frågan om SD: Det är en gråskala — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/ArLpe3/kristersson-tvekar-pa-fragan-om-sd-det-ar-en-graskala)
* [Wallenberg om uppgifterna i Epsteinfilerna — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/sverige/wallenberg-fornekar-bilresa-med-epstein/)
* [Wallenberg: Vi är inte förberedda för fred i Ukraina — samnytt.se](https://samnytt.se/wallenberg-vi-ar-inte-forberedda-for-fred-i-ukraina)
* [Wallenberg varnar för fred – nu sluter Saab avtal med Ukraina — frihetsnytt.se](https://frihetsnytt.se/wallenberg-varnar-for-fred-nu-sluter-saab-avtal-med-ukraina/)
* [Wallenberg: Inte beredda på fred — swebbtv.se](https://nyheter.swebbtv.se/wallenberg-inte-beredda-pa-fred/)
* [Wallenberg fruktar fred – miljardvinster från kriget hotas — frihetsnytt.se](https://frihetsnytt.se/wallenberg-fruktar-fred-miljardvinster-fran-kriget-hotas/)
* [Remembering Raoul Wallenberg at the Hungarian Embassy in Stockholm — hungarianconservative.com](https://hungarianconservative.com/articles/culture_society/remembering-raoul-wallenberg-hungarian-embassy-stockholm)
* [Raoul Wallenberg: Missing Inaction — aish.com](https://aish.com/raoul-wallenberg-missing-inaction/)
* [Sverige kvar på lägre nivå i globalt korruptionsindex — dagensjuridik.se](https://www.dagensjuridik.se/nyheter/sverige-kvar-pa-lagre-niva-i-globalt-korruptionsindex/)
* [Kristersson calls for united EU front on trade deals — di.se](https://www.di.se/nyheter/kristersson-vill-se-enad-front-for-eu-s-frihandelsavtal/)
* [Opinion polling controversy over Åkesson trust ratings — etc.se](https://etc.se/inrikes/publicerade-succesiffra-foer-aakesson-nu-saagas-institutet-det-aer-bedraegerier)
* [Businesses criticize government wage requirements for work migration — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/JOxJzj/foretagarna-sagar-regeringens-lonekrav-for-arbetskraftsinvandring)
* [New frigates purchase to strengthen naval capabilities against Russia — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/nya-fregatter-blir-svenskt-maktmedel-mot-ryssland)
* [Armed Forces website down for technical issues — sydostran.se](https://sydostran.se/nyheter/forsvarsmaktens-hemsida-nere-bara-sajten-som-drabbats)
* [Police use of Palantir software questioned — tv4.se](https://tv4.se/artikel/6W2BaTandDPNm4mp4UU91V/polisens-anvaendning-av-palantir-ifragasaetts-riskerna-aer-enorma)
* [Officer faces dismissal over inappropriate contact with minors — bulletin.nu](https://bulletin.nu/officer-sokte-kontakt-med-minderariga-riskerar-avsked)
* [Sweden to restart civilian evacuation exercises starting with Gotland — svd.se](https://svd.se/a/xr8X6G/svenska-myndigheter-ska-borja-ova-pa-massevakueringar-infor-krig)
* [Two arrested on suspicion of bribery in Stockholm — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/pBWGEX/ytterligare-person-misstankt-i-mutharva)
* [Critical evaluation of Riksbank monetary policy performance — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/ledare/lars-calmfors-riksbanken-gjorde-ett-bra-jobb-men-vi-bor-overvaga-att-byta-ut-den/)
* [SD members resign in Jokkmokk over party leadership comments — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/politik/lamnade-sd-i-protest-kunde-inte-ga-pa-ica)
* [Åkesson rejects criticism over wage floor for foreign workers — sverigesradio.se](https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/akesson-tillbakavisar-kritik-mot-lonegolv-deras-jobb-att-saga-sa)
* [Åkesson expresses mistrust of Liberal Party cooperation — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/BxjWBQ/akesson-om-stodroster-pa-l-litar-inte-pa-dem)
* [Regional council meeting disrupted by verbal altercation — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/tv/nyheter/sverige/politikerns-utbrott-javla-idiot/)
* [Maria Malmer Stenergard family background profile piece — fredericia.nu](https://fredericia.nu/blogg/maria-malmer-stenergard-familj)