> ## Documentation Index
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# Western Europe

> Week of March 23, 2026

## Regional Summary

**When the Atlantic Frays**

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's president, declared this week that the Iran war is "illegal under international law" — the most explicit rupture with Washington since the Federal Republic's founding. His words follow from the position staked out by Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, and Boris Pistorius, the defence minister: Germany will not be drawn into a conflict it was never consulted about. The result at home is a government that can afford bold moves because it has chosen defiance abroad. A 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund, a 17% jump in federal investment, a proposed overhaul of the tax code — these are the moves of leaders who know that standing up to Mr Trump plays well with voters, as the CDU's breakthrough in Rheinland-Pfalz confirms. But the AfD's 19.5% in that same election, its best western result to date, suggests that once nationalist sentiment is stirred, it does not flow in only one direction.

Britain's predicament is less dignified. Mr Trump's mockery of Keir Starmer, the prime minister, and dismissal of the Royal Navy's carriers as "toys" is cruel partly because it is not entirely wrong: the defence secretary's inability to say how many warships the navy has made the insult land harder. Yet the humiliation is useful to Mr Starmer, whose approval ratings have risen as voters rally against American bullying. The deeper damage is economic. Oil and gas prices have surged by the most since Russia's 2022 invasion, the Bank of England is holding rates at 3.75% with hikes now expected, and Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been forced to ration energy support. A war Britain refused to join is nonetheless taxing its economy as if it had.

Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National seized 74 town halls — its biggest local gains in modern history — while the left alliance tore itself apart, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon savaging his own former allies. Ms Le Pen's trip to Budapest to back Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, in vetoing a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine shows the deeper danger: the transatlantic rupture does not just embolden the far right at home, it gives it a foreign-policy programme. In Rome, Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister, watched voters reject her constitutional referendum by a comfortable margin, a rebuke sharpened by coalition infighting within Forza Italia. Even her government's one unifying moment — protesting Israel's blocking of Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem — showed how readily European leaders now reach for gestures of independence from Washington.

The Nordic countries are feeling the same strain. Norway announced its largest defence increase in decades — 115 billion kroner through 2036 — only to see its coalition crack when parliament voted to cut fuel taxes against the government's wishes, blowing a 6.7-billion-kroner hole in the budget. Sweden's Liberals formally accepted the Sweden Democrats as a governing partner, completing that party's journey from pariah to power, while Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister, picked a public fight with Hungary over leaked EU discussions with Russia. Even Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, clinging to his "No to war" stance in congress, reshuffled his cabinet to elevate technocrats over politicians — a tacit admission that the political class is not trusted to manage the crisis. The Bank of Spain warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could nearly triple inflation and cut growth by a third of a percentage point.

American coercion is not producing compliance; it is accelerating Europe's break-up. Governments that defy Washington win popularity at home but face economic blowback they cannot control. Far-right parties exploit the disorder to present themselves as the only honest brokers of sovereignty. And defence spending, long deferred, is being ramped up in a hurry that guarantees waste and shortages — Sweden's 134 cold-weather injuries in two months of Arctic training show the problem. Europe is not uniting against America so much as fragmenting in its shadow, each country improvising its own balance of defiance and dependence. That is not an alliance in crisis. It is an alliance discovering it may no longer be one.

## Country Summaries

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/de.svg" alt="Germany flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Germany

Donald Trump attacked Friedrich Merz for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to withdraw NATO support from Germany. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the president, hit back by declaring the Iran war "illegal under international law"—the most explicit break with American leadership since the Federal Republic was founded.

The confrontation started when Mr Merz criticised Mr Trump's Iran policy as "massive escalation." Mr Trump then called out the chancellor for Germany's refusal to help. Boris Pistorius, the defence minister, condemned the lack of American consultations and said Germany had no clear strategy or exit plan. He emphasised "this is not our war" during an Asia-Pacific tour where he signed defence deals with Japan, Singapore and Australia.

Even as it clashes with Washington, Germany is pushing major domestic reforms. Lars Klingbeil, the finance minister, announced plans to scrap joint taxation for married couples, raise taxes on high earners and cut income tax for 95% of workers. Mr Merz did not rule out raising VAT from 19% to 21%, though business groups opposed the idea. The government increased federal investment by 17% to 87 billion euros in 2025, with plans to reach 120 billion euros next year through a 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund.

The reforms follow the CDU's win in Rheinland-Pfalz with 31% of the vote, ending 35 years of SPD rule. But the AfD won its best western German result with 19.5%, becoming the strongest party among 18-44 year-olds and winning 29% of workers. The far-right breakthrough in traditionally moderate western regions shows expansion beyond eastern strongholds.

Mr Merz caused fresh controversy by claiming "a significant portion" of Germany's violence comes from migrant groups during a Bundestag debate on violence against women. The SPD faces growing pressure over western election losses, with talk of Mr Pistorius replacing the party's co-chairs.

The Bundeswehr continues to struggle with personnel shortages and equipment problems despite increased funding. Someone leaked a classified procurement document, forcing an officer's suspension. Germany established a National Security Council as a cabinet committee to coordinate security policy across nine ministries.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **CDU wins Rheinland-Pfalz after 35 years as AfD achieves western breakthrough** — The CDU secured victory in Rheinland-Pfalz with 31% of the vote, ending 35 years of SPD rule, while the AfD achieved its best-ever western German result with 19.5%. The SPD collapsed to just 25.9%, with Gordon Schnieder of the CDU set to become the new minister-president in coalition talks with the SPD. *([tagesschau.de](https://cdu.de/aktuelles/landtagswahl-rlp/cdu-sieg-bringt-rueckenwind-fuer-reformen))*
  * **Coalition tax reform negotiations intensify as Merz doesn't rule out VAT increase** — Chancellor Merz did not rule out raising VAT from 19% to 21% during a parliamentary Q\&A session, sparking opposition from business groups and some CDU politicians. The comments came amid ongoing coalition negotiations over tax reforms, including Klingbeil's proposals for income tax cuts and higher taxes on the wealthy. *([hna.de](https://www.hna.de/wirtschaft/mehrwertsteuer-erhoehung-debatte-merz-regierung-verbaende-empoert-falsches-signal-94236862.html))*
  * **Green-CDU coalition talks begin in Baden-Württemberg after narrow election** — Greens and CDU began exploratory talks for a new coalition in Baden-Württemberg after the Greens narrowly won with 30.2% vs CDU's 29.7%. Both parties have exactly equal representation in the new parliament. Tensions remain from the campaign, with the CDU demanding strict confidentiality in negotiations. *([staatsanzeiger.de](https://swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/cdu-gruene-sondierungsgespraeche-spannung-regierung-bw-oezdemir-hagel-100.html))*
  * **AfD establishes itself as 20% party in western Germany, dominates among young voters** — The AfD achieved breakthrough results in western German states, doubling its support to nearly 20% in both Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz. The party won the youth vote (18-44 age groups) and became the strongest party among workers. Analysis suggests AfD support is shifting from protest voting to conviction-based support. *([tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/landtagswahlen/afd-wahlergebnis-rheinland-pfalz-100.html))*
  * **Bundeswehr faces personnel crisis and equipment challenges amid expansion plans** — The Bundeswehr struggles with personnel shortages, sexual misconduct cases, and equipment issues while trying to expand from 186,000 to 260,000 soldiers by 2035. A classified procurement document was leaked, leading to an officer's suspension. The military association calls for over 300,000 personnel and warns of a 'deterrence gap' against Russia. *([tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/wehrpflicht-bundeswehr-106.html))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Merz-Trump diplomatic rift over Iran war deepens as Steinmeier calls conflict 'illegal'" type="March 22–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Krieg in Iran: Trump kritisiert Merz und droht der NATO — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-merz-iran-krieg-nato-100.html)
      * [Steinmeier kritisiert Iran-Krieg als Völkerrechtsbruch — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/steinmeier-iran-krieg-102.html)
      * [Friedrich Merz: Wie Deutschland zu einem Ende des Irankriegs beitragen will — spiegel.de](https://spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/friedrich-merz-wie-deutschland-zu-einem-ende-des-irankriegs-beitragen-will-a-af623838-1009-489a-9632-bbd4f6b9639b)
      * [Nein zum Iran-Krieg: Merz und das Zerwürfnis mit Donald Trump — sueddeutsche.de](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/deutschland-usa-merz-trump-nato-konflikt-iran-strasse-von-hormus-li.3460424)
      * [Frank-Walter Steinmeier bekommt für Iran-Krieg-Äußerung Lob aus Teheran und von der AfD — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/frank-walter-steinmeier-bekommt-fuer-iran-krieg-aeusserung-lob-aus-teheran-und-von-der-afd-a-67d5ce17-25c1-4dac-9105-2a0376e9a9ae)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Merz sparks controversy linking violence against women to migration" type="March 22–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Merz führt 'explodierende Gewalt' auch auf Zuwanderung zurück — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/merz-zuwanderung-frauen-100.html)
      * [Faktencheck: Merz, Gewalt gegen Frauen und Zuwanderung — dw.com](https://www.dw.com/de/faktencheck-merz-gewalt-gegen-frauen-und-zuwanderung/a-76570950)
      * [Friedrich Merz nennt Zuwanderung als eine Ursache für 'explodierende Gewalt' — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/friedrich-merz-nennt-zuwanderung-als-eine-ursache-fuer-explodierende-gewalt-a-a7c79eeb-6c1e-4c71-acd2-a34295683b91)
      * [Türkische Gemeinde: Merz instrumentalisiert Gewalt — bild.de](https://bild.de/politik/inland/tuerkische-gemeinde-merz-instrumentalisiert-gewalt-69c50fe48f57616717160036)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="CDU wins Rheinland-Pfalz after 35 years as AfD achieves western breakthrough" type="March 23–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [CDU-Sieg bringt Rückenwind für Reformen — cdu.de](https://cdu.de/aktuelles/landtagswahl-rlp/cdu-sieg-bringt-rueckenwind-fuer-reformen)
      * [AfD-Rekord in Rheinland-Pfalz: 'Der kleine Osten im Westen' — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/afd-erfolg-pfalz-100.html)
      * [Rheinland-Pfalz: Wer ist CDU-Wahlgewinner Gordon Schnieder? — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/rheinlandpfalz/swr-wer-ist-cdu-wahlgewinner-gordon-schnieder-102.html)
      * [AfD will an Medienerzeugnisse ran — mmm.verdi.de](https://mmm.verdi.de/aktuelle-meldungen/afd-will-an-medienerzeugnisse-ran-107057)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="SPD faces leadership crisis as Klingbeil proposes major reforms amid election defeats" type="March 24–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [SPD-Finanzminister Klingbeil stellt einschneidende Reformpläne vor — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundesregierung-reformen-100.html)
      * [Grundsatzrede: Klingbeil will Ehegattensplitting abschaffen und Rente reformieren — zeit.de](https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-03/grundsatzrede-lars-klingbeil-arbeitsmarkt-wirtschaftswachstum-gxe)
      * [SPD: Rücktritt-Forderungen an Bas und Klingbeil – Pistorius als Nachfolger? — t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/parteien/id_101182054/spd-ruecktritt-forderungen-an-bas-und-klingbeil-pistorius-als-nachfolger-.html)
      * [Krise in der SPD: Der Mangel an personellen Alternativen — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/spd-bas-klingbeil-100.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Defense Minister Pistorius strengthens Indo-Pacific ties on Asia tour, offers post-war Iran support" type="March 25–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Pistorius stärkt auf Reise durch Indopazifik Beziehungen — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/pistorius-singapur-australien-100.html)
      * [Pistorius zu möglicher Waffenruhe im Iran: 'Wir sind bereit, jeden Frieden abzusichern' — bild.de](https://www.bild.de/politik/inland/nach-waffenruhe-mit-iran-pistorius-sind-bereit-jeden-frieden-abzusichern-69c4c97f8f5761671715f9c9)
      * [Umstrittener Urlaub: Unions-Kritik an Boris Pistorius' Australien-Aufenthalt wächst — sueddeutsche.de](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/pistorius-urlaub-australien-kritik-li.3460428)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Coalition tax reform negotiations intensify as Merz doesn't rule out VAT increase" type="March 25–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * ['Vollkommen falsches Signal': Mehrwertsteuer-Debatte der Merz-Regierung löst Gegenwind aus — hna.de](https://www.hna.de/wirtschaft/mehrwertsteuer-erhoehung-debatte-merz-regierung-verbaende-empoert-falsches-signal-94236862.html)
      * [Regierungsbefragung: Merz schließt Mehrwertsteuererhöhung nicht aus — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/deutschland/regierungsbefragung-im-liveticker-merz-stellt-sich-im-bundestag_cc7406d1-f5ec-4cff-a19d-201023b01b3d.html)
      * [CDU- und SPD-Politiker klar gegen Mehrwertsteuererhöhung — focus.de](https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/cdu-und-spd-politiker-klar-gegen-mehrwertsteuererhoehung_4922811d-9789-4376-8e46-b4af30b7732a.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Green-CDU coalition talks begin in Baden-Württemberg after narrow election" type="March 25–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Spannungen zwischen Grünen und CDU: Sondierung im kleinen Kreis — swr.de](https://swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/cdu-gruene-sondierungsgespraeche-spannung-regierung-bw-oezdemir-hagel-100.html)
      * [Grüne und CDU sprechen über neue Koalition im Südwesten — staatsanzeiger.de](https://staatsanzeiger.de/nachrichten/politik-und-verwaltung/gruene-und-cdu-sprechen-ueber-neue-koalition-im-suedwesten)
      * [Baden-Württemberg: CDU rechnet mit Manuel Hagel ab — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/baden-wuerttemberg-cdu-rechnet-mit-rehaugen-spitzenkandidat-hagel-ab-a-3f4cca15-1be3-422e-bc31-148c6ad49bc6)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="AfD establishes itself as 20% party in western Germany, dominates among young voters" type="March 24–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [AfD-Wahlerfolg dank 'Raus aufs Land'-Strategie? — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/landtagswahlen/afd-wahlergebnis-rheinland-pfalz-100.html)
      * [Stärkste Kraft bei 18- bis 44-Jährigen: Beim wem die AfD in Rheinland-Pfalz punktet — zdfheute.de](https://zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/landtagswahl-rheinland-pfalz-afd-grafiken-100.html)
      * [Analyse: Ist die AfD eine Arbeiterpartei? — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/afd-vermeintliche-arbeiterpartei-analyse-100.html)
      * [AfD nach den Landtagswahlen: Partei der jungen Leute und der Arbeiter? — t-online.de](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_101182424/afd-nach-landtagswahlen-partei-fuer-junge-menschen-und-arbeiter-.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bundeswehr faces personnel crisis and equipment challenges amid expansion plans" type="March 24–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [15 Jahre ausgesetzte Wehrpflicht: Wenn Freiwilligkeit nicht ausreicht — tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/wehrpflicht-bundeswehr-106.html)
      * [Verteidigungsministerium: Jagd nach Informanten bei Bundeswehr-Leak — spiegel.de](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verteidigungsministerium-jagd-nach-informanten-bei-bundeswehr-leak-a-6434b025-21b5-4795-bacc-9e308e806e50)
      * [Bundeswehrverband warnt vor Russland-Konflikt: Deutschland muss sich auf Kriegswirtschaft vorbereiten — focus.de](https://focus.de/politik/ausland/bundeswehrverband-warnt-vor-russland-konflikt-deutschland-muss-sich-auf-kriegswirtschaft-vorbereiten_412ce036-6c4a-4832-aa35-d3758fdacdcd.html)
      * [Der Kampf um die Jugend: Bundeswehr trifft auf wachsende Protestbewegung — tagesspiegel.de](https://tagesspiegel.de/politik/der-kampf-um-die-jugend-bundeswehr-trifft-auf-wachsende-protestbewegung-15381706.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Bundesbank proposes rounding cash payments to eliminate 1- and 2-cent coins — ruhr24.de](https://www.ruhr24.de/service/bundesbank-bargeld-zwei-muenzen-verschwinden-cent-aufrunden-bezahlen-euro-finanzen-94240058.html)
      * [Bremen AfD member sets fire to own car, attempts to blame political opponents — zeit.de](https://zeit.de/news/2026-03/29/afd-mann-zuendet-eigenes-auto-an-parteiausschluss-beantragt)
      * [CDU Frankfurt announces coalition talks without Green party participation — hessenschau.de](https://www.hessenschau.de/politik/cdu-will-koalitionsgespraeche-in-frankfurt-ohne-gruene-fuehren-v1,frankfurt-koa-gespraeche-100.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/it.svg" alt="Italy flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Italy

Voters rejected Italy's constitutional referendum on judicial reform this week, with 53.7% voting No. Giorgia Meloni pushed out her tourism minister and other officials. The defeat wiped out a key part of the government's plan to reshape Italy's institutions.

The referendum shows Italy's constitutional safeguards work against executive overreach. Coalition troubles also loom — in Forza Italia, Marina Berlusconi challenges Antonio Tajani's leadership after 14 senators forced out the party's Senate group leader.

Even as it struggles at home, Italy protested when Israeli authorities blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem. Mr Tajani, the foreign minister, summoned the Israeli ambassador and Ms Meloni called it "an offence to believers."

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Government crisis deepens after referendum defeat as Ms Meloni loses key ministers** — Following the decisive No victory (53.7%) in the justice reform referendum, Ms Meloni faces her first major political defeat with multiple government resignations including Justice Undersecretary Delmastro, Ministry Chief Bartolozzi, and Tourism Minister Santanchè. Ms Meloni asked for Santanchè's resignation and took interim control of the Tourism Ministry. *([ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/03/28/meloni-vede-salvini-e-tajani-vertice-a-cena-dalla-premier_72b0eeb4-c664-42e2-be7f-d8fdd0cfed1b.html))*
  * **Justice reform referendum decisively rejected with 53.7% voting No** — Voters rejected the constitutional referendum on justice reform with 53.7% voting No against 46.3% Yes, marking the first major political setback for the Meloni government. High turnout exceeded expectations, with particularly strong No votes in southern regions. *([ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://tg24.sky.it/politica/2026/03/23/referendum-giustizia-2026-reazioni-politici-partiti))*
  * **Matteo Salvini promotes Strait of Messina Bridge as "Bridge of Peace" at Messina rally** — Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister, attended a pro-bridge rally in Messina, rebranding the controversial Strait of Messina Bridge project as a "Bridge of Peace" given current global tensions. He promised preliminary work would begin within the year and defended the project against critics. *([ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/28/ponte-stretto-salvini-messina-manifestazione-oggi/8338805/))*
  * **Guido Crosetto calls for renewed justice reforms despite referendum defeat** — Guido Crosetto, the defence minister, urged continued efforts on justice reform despite the referendum defeat, calling for dialogue "beyond party lines" and criticising how the campaign was conducted. He argued the Constitution must be defended daily and expressed concerns about magistrature neutrality. *([iltempo.it](https://www.iltempo.it/politica/2026/03/27/news/guido-crosetto-riforma-giustizia-dibattito-politico-calpestare-costituzione-ferire-democrazia-47019062/))*
  * **Opposition calls for Ms Meloni to address Parliament following referendum defeat** — Opposition parties including IV, PD, AVS, and M5S formally requested Ms Meloni appear in Parliament to explain government direction following the referendum defeat and subsequent ministerial resignations. Ms Meloni has not yet responded to the request. *([ansa.it](https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/03/28/iv-pd-avs-m5s-meloni-riferisca-in-parlamento-sulle-linee-del-governo_fa82a9db-78ba-4ab6-90f6-d61c20733927.html))*
  * **Post-referendum polling shows Fratelli d'Italia decline, opposition gains** — Multiple polls following the referendum show Fratelli d'Italia losing support (down to 27-29%) while opposition parties gain ground, with PD rising to around 22% and M5S to 12-13%. The "campo largo" coalition appears competitive with the centre-right for the first time in years. *([fanpage.it](https://www.fanpage.it/politica/sondaggi-politici-fratelli-ditalia-perde-ancora-voti-un-elettore-su-due-non-ha-nessuna-fiducia-in-meloni/))*
  * **European Parliament approves controversial trade agreement with Mercosur** — The European Parliament finalised procedures for provisional implementation of the trade agreement with Mercosur, which will enter force May 1st with reduced tariffs on goods. The deal has faced criticism from agricultural sectors concerned about competition from South American imports. *([euronews.com](https://it.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/unione-europea-laccordo-con-il-mercosur-sara-applicato-in-via-provvisoria-dal-1-maggio))*
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<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Government crisis deepens after referendum defeat as Meloni loses key ministers" type="March 25–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [La Vardera: "Meloni mi ha scritto a mezzanotte per lamentarsi. Ha dimenticato che toni usava all'opposizione" — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/29/la-vardera-meloni-messaggio-whatsapp-video-ristori-ciclone-harry/8339470/)
      * [Governo Meloni, non solo dimissioni: ecco le norme saltate o rinviate grazie ai nostri articoli — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/29/governo-meloni-dimissioni-norme-bloccate-nostri-articoli/8338793/)
      * [Meloni vede Salvini e Tajani. L'input ai ministri: 'Mettete le marce alte' — ansa.it](https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2026/03/28/meloni-vede-salvini-e-tajani-vertice-a-cena-dalla-premier_72b0eeb4-c664-42e2-be7f-d8fdd0cfed1b.html)
      * [Le elezioni anticipate, il dilemma di Meloni: l'ultima spericolata prova d'autore? — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/28/meloni-elezioni-anticipate-politiche-giugno-commento/8338238/)
      * [Meloni assume l'interim del Turismo: "Ringrazio Santanchè" — adnkronos.com](https://www.adnkronos.com/politica/a-meloni-linterim-del-turismo-ringrazio-santanche_7mQ10mXij0k8sLh1BD4vy2)
      * [Manifestazione anarchica, a Roma 91 fermi preventivi. Meloni: «Avanti sulla sicurezza» — ilmessaggero.it](https://www.ilmessaggero.it/roma/metropoli/anarchici_fermi_preventivi_meloni_decreto_sicurezza-9444211.html)
      * ["Troppi errori dai miei" e Meloni sonda i vice sulle elezioni anticipate — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/03/29/news/cena_casa_meloni_tajani_salvini_ipotesi_voto_anticipato-425250971/)
      * [Meloni in Algeria, il traduttore italiano va in difficoltà: "Aiutami" — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/03/25/video/meloni_in_algeria_il_traduttore_va_in_difficolta_aiutami-425245441/)
      * [Governo Meloni, Daniela Santanchè ha annunciato le dimissioni: le ultime news — tg24.sky.it](https://tg24.sky.it/politica/2026/03/25/governo-dimissioni-santanche)
      * [La delusione di Giorgia Meloni e la cena con Tajani e Salvini: l'ombra delle elezioni anticipate dopo il referendum — roma.corriere.it](https://roma.corriere.it/notizie/politica/26_marzo_29/giorgia-meloni-delusione-referendum-ministri-2556f695-b570-4cb4-96df-562272246xlk.shtml)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Justice reform referendum decisively rejected with 53.7% voting No" type="March 23–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Travaglio a La7: "Meloni ha inciampato per arroganza, ora gli italiani le fanno pagare tutto insieme" — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/25/travaglio-meloni-referendum-giustizia-no-governo/8335794/)
      * [Referendum Giustizia 2026, vittoria del No: le reazioni di politici e partiti — tg24.sky.it](https://tg24.sky.it/politica/2026/03/23/referendum-giustizia-2026-reazioni-politici-partiti)
      * [Referendum giustizia, trionfa il No: valanga in Sicilia, vittoria netta in Italia — gds.it](https://gds.it/articoli/politica/2026/03/23/referendum-aperti-i-seggi-si-vota-fino-alle-15-be701627-0295-455a-82e7-6170688a5889/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Forza Italia crisis as Gasparri resigns and Marina Berlusconi pushes for renewal" type="March 26–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Marina Berlusconi apre la resa dei conti dentro Forza Italia: fuori Gasparri e gli uomini di Tajani — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/03/26/news/marina_berlusconi_tajani_scontro_forza_italia-425245994/)
      * [La regia di Marina Berlusconi. Avvicendamento Gasparri-Craxi al Senato. Tajani più debole — ilfoglio.it](https://www.ilfoglio.it/politica/2026/03/27/news/la-regia-di-marina-b-avvicendamento-gasparri-craxi-al-senato-tajani-piu-debole-8838385/)
      * [Cosa sta succedendo dentro a Forza Italia — ilpost.it](https://www.ilpost.it/2026/03/27/dimissioni-gasparri-marina-berlusconi-forza-italia-antonio-tajani/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Cardinal Pizzaballa blocked from Jerusalem Mass, Italy convenes Israeli ambassador" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Dichiarazione del Presidente Meloni — governo.it](https://governo.it/it/articolo/dichiarazione-del-presidente-meloni/31414)
      * [Meloni sente Pizzaballa, 'vicinanza personale e del governo' — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/03/29/meloni-sente-pizzaballa-vicinanza-personale-e-del-governo_887e05f4-161d-40e2-af70-f51d2b6c55e8.html)
      * [Tajani convoca l'ambasciatore di Israele dopo il caso Pizzaballa — corriere.it](https://www.corriere.it/politica/26_marzo_29/meloni-il-divieto-a-pizzaballa-offende-la-liberta-religiosa-2bf5f4c9-e722-4904-81d5-6dd821753xlk.shtml)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Salvini promotes Strait of Messina Bridge as 'Bridge of Peace' at Messina rally" type="March 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Salvini a Messina: il Ponte sullo Stretto sarà 'il Ponte della Pace' — ilfattoquotidiano.it](https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/28/ponte-stretto-salvini-messina-manifestazione-oggi/8338805/)
      * [Ponte sullo Stretto, Salvini: "Oggi lo chiamerei Ponte della pace" — tgcom24.mediaset.it](https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/politica/ponte-sullo-stretto-salvini-ponte-della-pace_110475128-202602k.shtml)
      * [Ponte sullo Stretto, Salvini a Messina: "Segnale di speranza e sviluppo contro mafie e disoccupazione" — messina.gazzettadelsud.it](https://messina.gazzettadelsud.it/articoli/cronaca/2026/03/28/ponte-sullo-stretto-salvini-da-messina-segnale-di-speranza-e-sviluppo-contro-mafie-e-disoccupazione-9982a288-3b1b-4839-b3b9-507381592f0a/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Mattarella commemorates Fosse Ardeatine massacre on 82nd anniversary" type="March 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Fosse Ardeatine, Mattarella depone una corona di alloro — tg24.sky.it](https://tg24.sky.it/cronaca/video/2026/03/24/mattarella-fosse-ardeatine-corona-alloro-1084973)
      * [Fosse Ardeatine, Mattarella ricorda le vittime. Presenti anche La Russa, Crosetto e... — affaritaliani.it](https://www.affaritaliani.it/cronache/fosse-ardeatine-mattarella-ricorda-le-vittime-presenti-anche-la-russa-crosetto-e.html)
      * [Eccidio Fosse Ardeatine, Mattarella al Mausoleo rende omaggio alle vittime nell'82esimo anniversario — rainews.it](https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/03/leccidio-delle-fosse-ardeatine-lomaggio-delle-istituzioni-nel-82esimo-anniversario-9333afb9-a031-4699-85ec-fee414214511.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Crosetto calls for renewed justice reforms despite referendum defeat" type="March 27–30, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Giustizia, "così si calpesta la Costituzione e si ferisce la democrazia". Crosetto chiama al confronto — iltempo.it](https://www.iltempo.it/politica/2026/03/27/news/guido-crosetto-riforma-giustizia-dibattito-politico-calpestare-costituzione-ferire-democrazia-47019062/)
      * [Crosetto: "No al voto anticipato finché c'è questa guerra. Archiviamo il referendum" — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/03/30/news/crosetto_guerra_elezioni_anticipate_intervista-425252336/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of Italy appoints commissioners to oversee Bff Bank restructuring" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Bff: Bankitalia nomina due commissari, affiancheranno Cda che mantiene poteri — ilsole24ore.com](https://www.ilsole24ore.com/radiocor/nRC_29.03.2026_14.48_29410294)
      * [Nuova stretta su Bff, commissari di Bankitalia affiancano il cda dopo i rilievi sui crediti — milanofinanza.it](https://milanofinanza.it/news/bff-commissari-di-bankitalia-affiancano-il-cda-dopo-i-rilievi-sulla-contabilizzazione-dei-crediti-202603291420185538)
      * [Bff Bank, crolla in borsa dopo che Banca d'Italia ha inviato due commissari — repubblica.it](https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2026/03/29/news/bff_bank_commissari_cda_bankitalia_ispezione_lener-425251747/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Italy reaches NATO 2% defense spending target through expanded budget classifications" type="March 26–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [L'Italia nel 2025 al 2,01% del Pil in difesa in base alle stime Nato — ansa.it](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/03/26/litalia-nel-2025-al-201-del-pil-in-difesa-in-base-alle-stime_bcf057ab-46ec-4bc2-8536-ebb40af2d592.html)
      * [L'Italia supera il 2 per cento Nato "riclassificando" spese già esistenti — ilfoglio.it](https://ilfoglio.it/economia/2026/03/27/news/l-italia-supera-il-2-per-cento-nato-riclassificando-spese-gia-esistenti-8838393/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Opposition calls for Meloni to address Parliament following referendum defeat" type="March 26–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Iv-Pd-Avs-M5S, Meloni riferisca in Parlamento sulle linee del governo — ansa.it](https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/03/28/iv-pd-avs-m5s-meloni-riferisca-in-parlamento-sulle-linee-del-governo_fa82a9db-78ba-4ab6-90f6-d61c20733927.html)
      * [Meloni venga in Parlamento — italiaviva.it](https://www.italiaviva.it/meloni_venga_in_parlamento)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Post-referendum polling shows Fratelli d'Italia decline, opposition gains" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Sondaggi politici, Fratelli d'Italia perde ancora voti: un elettore su due non ha nessuna fiducia in Meloni — fanpage.it](https://www.fanpage.it/politica/sondaggi-politici-fratelli-ditalia-perde-ancora-voti-un-elettore-su-due-non-ha-nessuna-fiducia-in-meloni/)
      * [I sondaggi post referendum: FdI cala, crescono Pd e M5S, ma il sorpasso del campo largo non c'è — huffingtonpost.it](https://www.huffingtonpost.it/politica/2026/03/29/news/sondaggi_post_referendum-21548454/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="EU Parliament approves controversial trade agreement with Mercosur" type="March 23, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Unione europea: l'accordo con il Mercosur sarà applicato in via provvisoria dal 1° maggio — it.euronews.com](https://it.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/unione-europea-laccordo-con-il-mercosur-sara-applicato-in-via-provvisoria-dal-1-maggio)
      * [Un'Europa coesa per una Nato più forte — quotidiano.net](https://quotidiano.net/editoriale/uneuropa-coesa-per-una-nato-piu-forte-0fd999cb)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Region Friuli acquires former Bank of Italy building in Gorizia for institutional use — imagazine.it](https://imagazine.it/home_desk/gorizia-nuovo-futuro-per-lex-palazzo-banca-ditalia/)
      * [Council of Ministers approves decree on cooperation agreements with Egypt and Kuwait — governo.it](https://governo.it/it/articolo/convocazione-del-consiglio-dei-ministri-n-166/31409)
      * [Armed Forces recruitment opens for 3,382 volunteer positions — simoneconcorsi.it](https://simoneconcorsi.it/concorso-forze-armate-2026)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/fr.svg" alt="France flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> France

The far-right won its biggest local victory in modern French history this week, taking control of 74 town halls, up from 22, and winning seats in 84 départements. Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella called the result a historic breakthrough for the Rassemblement National, but the party failed to capture Marseille, Toulon, and Nîmes. Urban France still rejects the far-right.

The far-right gains came as the left alliance fractured. Jean-Luc Mélenchon attacked Olivier Faure, the Socialist leader, and Marine Tondelier, the Green leader, calling them "venomous" and "harmful impostors" after mixed municipal results. He also targeted François Ruffin and former ally Raquel Garrido, widening splits ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Ms Le Pen travelled to Budapest to back Viktor Orban and support Hungary's veto of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, calling it a good decision given France's debt levels. Emmanuel Macron announced a trip to Japan and South Korea to find common ground on the Middle East crisis.

At home, the government held the line on spending despite pressure. Sébastien Lecornu, the prime minister, announced €8.5 billion in ammunition spending through 2030 but rejected calls for fuel subsidies, saying the deficit at 5.1% left no room. The Bank of France gained €12.8 billion from selling gold reserves but cut growth forecasts due to the Middle East conflict. Police foiled a terrorist attack at a Bank of America branch in Paris, with officials pointing to Iranian links.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Municipal elections 2026: Mixed results across political spectrum, low turnout** — Second round of municipal elections concluded with varied results. Left retained major cities like Paris, Lyon, Marseille. Right made gains. RN increased local presence but failed to capture major cities. Low voter turnout noted nationwide. *([lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/live/2026/03/23/en-direct-resultats-des-municipales-2026-la-gauche-cede-du-terrain-face-a-la-droite-et-au-centre-mais-sauve-paris-lyon-et-marseille-le-rn-poursuit-sa-conquete-des-villes-moyennes_6673595_823448.html))*
  * **RN achieves historic municipal gains but fails to capture major cities** — Rassemblement National won over 70 municipalities, multiplying their local presence by six. However, failed to capture symbolic prizes like Marseille, Toulon, Nîmes. Party leaders called it 'historic breakthrough' while opponents noted limits to far-right appeal in large urban centers. *([lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/elections/municipales/municipales-2026-comment-le-rn-est-passe-de-22-a-74-mairies-20260324))*
  * **Presidential 2027 polling: Bardella leads first round, only Philippe could beat RN in runoff** — New polling shows Jordan Bardella leading 2027 presidential first round with 35-38% support. Édouard Philippe emerges as only candidate capable of defeating RN in second round according to multiple surveys. Marine Le Pen's candidacy remains uncertain pending court decision. *([bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/sondage-bfmtv-presidentielle-2027-a-un-an-du-scrutin-le-duel-s-installe-entre-edouard-philippe-et-jordan-bardella_AV-202603280297.html))*
  * **Bank of France realizes €12.8 billion gain from gold operations, announces economic forecast revisions** — Banque de France reported €12.8 billion capital gain from selling 129 tonnes of gold stored in New York and rebuying modern standard bars in Paris. Institution also revised down growth forecasts due to Middle East conflict impact on energy prices. *([bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/la-banque-de-france-a-vide-ses-stocks-d-or-detenus-a-new-york-pour-les-conserver-a-paris-et-a-realise-une-juteuse-plus-value-de-13-milliards-d-euros_AN-202603240643.html))*
  * **Lecornu announces €8.5 billion additional military spending for ammunition through 2030** — Prime Minister Lecornu announced additional €8.5 billion in ammunition orders through 2030 as part of updated military programming law. Also announced creation of 'France Munitions' platform to serve as wholesale ammunition distributor for French forces, allies and export clients. *([lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/26/sebastien-lecornu-veut-accelerer-les-commandes-de-munitions-de-la-france-face-a-la-guerre-au-moyen-orient_6674324_3210.html))*
  * **Lecornu addresses rising fuel prices, rejects broad tax cuts as deficit concerns mount** — Prime Minister faced pressure over rising fuel prices due to Middle East conflict. Rejected calls for broad tax cuts or fuel subsidies, citing budget constraints with deficit at 5.1%. Announced targeted measures for professional drivers under consideration while defending fiscal discipline. *([franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/automobile/essence/la-baisse-de-la-tva-sur-l-essence-est-inefficace-et-couteuse-affirme-sebastien-lecornu-devant-l-assemblee-nationale_7893725.html))*
  * **Jean-Luc Mélenchon attacks PS and Green leaders after municipal setbacks, deepens left-wing divisions** — LFI leader published scathing blog post attacking PS leader Olivier Faure and Greens' Marine Tondelier as 'venomous' and 'nocive impostures' after mixed municipal results. Also targeted François Ruffin. Deepens fractures within French left ahead of 2027 presidential race. *([20minutes.fr](https://www.20minutes.fr/politique/4215009-20260325-cracheurs-venin-machiste-picard-jean-luc-melenchon-tape-gauche-hors-lfi))*
  * **Lecornu celebrates lower-than-expected 2025 deficit while warning against new spending** — Prime Minister welcomed deficit of 5.1% of GDP in 2025, better than 5.4% target. However, warned against complacency and rejected return to 'whatever it costs' spending policies. Criticized rising sick leave costs as 'very worrying drift' requiring action. *([lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/03/27/budget-sebastien-lecornu-veut-consolider-la-baisse-du-deficit-public_6674482_823448.html))*
  * **Marine Le Pen supports Viktor Orban in Budapest, backs Hungary's veto of EU Ukraine loan** — Marine Le Pen attended far-right gathering in Budapest supporting Hungarian PM Orban before elections. Backed Hungary's veto of €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, calling it 'good decision' due to France's debt levels. Part of broader European far-right coordination ahead of French 2027 race. *([lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/23/en-hongrie-marine-le-pen-apporte-son-soutien-a-son-ami-viktor-orban_6673982_3210.html))*
  * **Lionel Jospin dies at 88, receives national tribute attended by Macron** — Former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin died aged 88. President Macron presided over national tribute at Les Invalides, praising Jospin as exemplar of public service. Jospin served as PM 1997-2002 under Chirac, lost 2002 presidential bid to Jean-Marie Le Pen in shocking upset. *([ouest-france.fr](https://www.ouest-france.fr/politique/video-emmanuel-macron-celebre-un-repere-dans-notre-histoire-et-notre-esprit-lors-de-l-hommage-a-lionel-jospin-c8e56454-720e-4ac3-9ba8-b40ffebc9d69))*
  * **Macron announces upcoming Asia trip to Japan and South Korea amid Middle East tensions** — President Macron will visit Tokyo and Seoul next week seeking 'common solutions' to Middle East crisis with Asian partners dependent on Gulf oil imports. Visit occurs during cherry blossom season in Japan and follows diplomatic consultations on regional stability. *([lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/emmanuel-macron-se-rendra-la-semaine-prochaine-a-tokyo-et-seoul-une-visite-vampirisee-par-la-guerre-au-moyen-orient-20260327))*
  * **Macron's popularity rises amid international tensions while Lecornu remains stable** — Polling shows President Macron's approval rating increased to 23% (+5 points) amid Middle East conflict, returning to August 2025 levels. Prime Minister Lecornu's rating remained stable. Analysts note 'significant rebound' for Macron during international crisis period. *([bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/elysee/la-popularite-d-emmanuel-macron-en-hausse-celle-de-sebastien-lecornu-quasi-stable-selon-un-sondage_AD-202603290287.html))*
  * **DGSE officers involved in assassination plot trial begins in Paris** — Trial begins for 22 accused including DGSE intelligence officers allegedly involved in criminal network linked to masonic lodge 'Athanor'. Charges include attempted murder, organized violence. Case involves fake intelligence missions and targets included business executives. *([20minutes.fr](https://www.20minutes.fr/justice/4215465-20260329-proces-athanor-francs-macons-ancien-agent-dgse-ur-reseau-criminel))*
  * **Terrorist attack against Bank of America in Paris foiled, suspect arrested** — Man arrested while attempting to ignite explosive device outside Bank of America branch in Paris 8th arrondissement. Interior Minister suggested 'important suspicion' of Iranian links. Investigation transferred to national anti-terrorism prosecutor. Two additional suspects detained. *([franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/un-homme-interpelle-alors-qu-il-tentait-de-mettre-le-feu-a-un-engin-explosif-devant-une-banque-americaine-a-paris_7900511.html))*
  * **Macron will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 on digital euro and financial sovereignty** — President Macron announced as speaker at Paris Blockchain Week April 15-16, becoming first sitting G7 head of state to address institutional digital assets conference. Focus on euro-backed stablecoins, digital euro development and European financial sovereignty themes. *([cointribune.com](https://www.cointribune.com/en/macron-at-paris-blockchain-week-2026-a-historic-first-in-the-world-of-digital-assets/))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Municipal elections 2026: Mixed results across political spectrum, low turnout" type="March 23–24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [EN DIRECT - Résultats des municipales 2026 : la gauche cède du terrain face à la droite et au centre — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/live/2026/03/23/)
      * [Municipales 2026 : comment le RN est passé de 22 à 74 mairies — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/elections/municipales/)
      * [The Guardian view on France after Macron: local elections offer clues — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/23/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="RN achieves historic municipal gains but fails to capture major cities" type="March 23–24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Municipales 2026 : comment le RN est passé de 22 à 74 mairies — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/elections/municipales/)
      * [Le RN réalise une progression inédite mais inégale lors du second tour — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/03/23/)
      * [French Elections: Le Pen's National Rally Claims Historic 'Breakthrough' — breitbart.com](https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/03/23/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Presidential 2027 polling: Bardella leads first round, only Philippe could beat RN in runoff" type="March 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [SONDAGE BFMTV. Présidentielle 2027: le duel s'installe entre Édouard Philippe et Jordan Bardella — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/)
      * [Un nouveau sondage donne le RN gagnant dans tous les cas, sauf face à Édouard Philippe — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of France realizes €12.8 billion gain from gold operations, announces economic forecast revisions" type="March 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [La Banque de France a vidé ses stocks d'or détenus à New York — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/)
      * [La Banque de France réalise 8,1 milliards d'euros de bénéfice net en 2025 — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/03/24/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lecornu announces €8.5 billion additional military spending for ammunition through 2030" type="March 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [« L'urgence, ce sont évidemment les munitions » : Lecornu veut accélérer les commandes — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/26/)
      * [Actualisation de la LPM : M. Lecornu annonce un effort supplémentaire de 8,5 milliards d'euros — opex360.com](https://www.opex360.com/2026/03/25/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lecornu addresses rising fuel prices, rejects broad tax cuts as deficit concerns mount" type="March 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [La baisse de la TVA sur l'essence 'est inefficace et coûteuse', affirme Lecornu — franceinfo.fr](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/automobile/essence/)
      * [Face au « choc pétrolier », Lecornu refuse l'idée d'un nouveau bouclier tarifaire — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/03/24/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Jean-Luc Mélenchon attacks PS and Green leaders after municipal setbacks, deepens left-wing divisions" type="March 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Mélenchon tire sur Faure et Tondelier qualifiés de « cracheurs de venins » — 20minutes.fr](https://www.20minutes.fr/politique/)
      * [Jean-Luc Mélenchon livre une violente charge contre « l'armée des bras cassés » — huffingtonpost.fr](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/politique/article/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lecornu celebrates lower-than-expected 2025 deficit while warning against new spending" type="March 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Budget : Lecornu veut consolider la baisse du déficit public — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/03/27/)
      * [France : le déficit public atteint 5,1 % du PIB en 2025, Lecornu estime que « la méthode paie » — leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Marine Le Pen supports Viktor Orban in Budapest, backs Hungary's veto of EU Ukraine loan" type="March 23, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [En Hongrie, Marine Le Pen apporte son soutien à son « ami » Viktor Orban — lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/23/)
      * ['Good decision.' Le Pen supports Hungary blocking EU's Ukraine loan — politico.eu](https://www.politico.eu/article/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lionel Jospin dies at 88, receives national tribute attended by Macron" type="March 23–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [VIDÉO. Emmanuel Macron célèbre un « repère dans notre Histoire » lors de l'hommage à Lionel Jospin — ouest-france.fr](https://www.ouest-france.fr/politique/)
      * [Lionel Jospin: Former French prime minister and architect of 35-hour week dies — independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Macron announces upcoming Asia trip to Japan and South Korea amid Middle East tensions" type="March 27–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Emmanuel Macron se rendra la semaine prochaine à Tokyo et Séoul — lefigaro.fr](https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/)
      * [Jaishankar Meets French President Macron on G7 Summit Sidelines — deccanchronicle.com](https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Macron's popularity rises amid international tensions while Lecornu remains stable" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [La popularité d'Emmanuel Macron en hausse, celle de Lecornu quasi stable — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/elysee/)
      * [Sondage : la cote de confiance d'Emmanuel Macron en hausse au mois de mars — sudouest.fr](https://www.sudouest.fr/elections/sondages/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="DGSE officers involved in assassination plot trial begins in Paris" type="March 28–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Procès Athanor : Des francs-maçons et un ancien agent de la DGSE au cœur d'un réseau criminel — 20minutes.fr](https://www.20minutes.fr/justice/)
      * [Agents de la DGSE faussement missionnés, loge maçonnique… Les dessous de l'assassinat raté — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Terrorist attack against Bank of America in Paris foiled, suspect arrested" type="March 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Attentat déjoué contre une banque américaine à Paris : le ministre évoque une 'suspicion' de 'lien' avec l'Iran — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/)
      * [Terrorisme : Ce que l'on sait sur l'attentat déjoué à Paris contre la Bank of America — 20minutes.fr](https://20minutes.fr/societe/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Macron will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 on digital euro and financial sovereignty" type="March 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Emmanuel Macron will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026: stablecoins, digital euro and European financial sovereignty on the agenda — cointribune.com](https://www.cointribune.com/en/macron-at-paris-blockchain-week-2026-a-historic-first-in-the-world-of-digital-assets/)
      * [Emmanuel Macron to Deliver Special Address at Paris Blockchain Week — news.bitcoin.com](https://news.bitcoin.com/emmanuel-macron-to-deliver-special-address-at-paris-blockchain-week-a-first-for-a-sitting-g7-president-at-an-institutional-digital-assets-conference/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Macron inaugurates Disney 'Frozen' village at Disneyland Paris — parismatch.com](https://www.parismatch.com/actu/politique/emmanuel-macron-inaugure-le-village-de-la-reine-des-neiges-a-disneyland-paris-266673)
      * [Constitutional Council official fired raises rule of law concerns about Macron ally — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/france-emmanuel-macron-ally-under-pressure-over-rule-of-law-concerns)
      * [Ultra-right plot to 'execute entire Macron government' foiled — bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/info-bfmtv-execution-de-tout-le-gouvernement-macron-un-reglement-de-compte-dejoue-au-sein-de-l-ultradroite-deux-suspects-au-profil-glacant_AN-202603230312.html)
      * [Lecornu launches economic security mission studying foreign policies — challenges.fr](https://www.challenges.fr/politique/etats-unis-chine-allemagne-la-france-lance-une-mission-commando-pour-copier-les-meilleures-armes-de-guerre-economique_642095)
      * [Israeli disinformation campaign targeted LFI candidates in municipal elections — lecanardenchaine.fr](https://www.lecanardenchaine.fr/politique/53391-la-campagne-de-desinformation-anti-lfi-qui-intrigue-les-services-de-renseignement)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/gb.svg" alt="United Kingdom flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> United Kingdom

Donald Trump mocked Keir Starmer on social media and called Britain's aircraft carriers "toys" as relations between the two countries soured this week.

Trump shared a Saturday Night Live sketch ridiculing Mr Starmer as weak and dismissed British military forces while attacking the UK's refusal to join military action against Iran. Trump's attacks now go beyond policy disagreements to questioning the alliance itself, though the abuse is boosting Mr Starmer's approval ratings at home. When Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, tried to rally G7 allies for Iran action, European foreign ministers including David Lammy, the foreign secretary, refused military support and agreed only to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities end.

The tensions come as Britain's military weakness shows. John Healey, the defence secretary, was ridiculed after he could not say how many warships the Royal Navy has during interviews about Iranian missile threats. Critics noted that Britain has "more admirals than warships." Washington approved a potential \$1 billion arms sale for British submarine development, but experts warn the AUKUS programme may be delayed by production bottlenecks.

Meanwhile, the Iran war is forcing Britain to limit economic damage. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, ruled out help for all households facing rising energy bills, promising support only for those "who need it most" while warning companies against price gouging. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but markets expect four quarter-point rises as oil and gas prices jumped by the most since Russia's 2022 invasion. The surge threatens to push inflation above target and end hopes of rate cuts.

King Charles knocked over a commemorative plaque during a visit to Oxford, joking it was a "disaster," while transport delays forced a last-minute switch from helicopter to car. He confirmed his upcoming US state visit despite diplomatic tensions. Nigel Farage faced protests and club apologies after a controversial visit to Ipswich Town Football Club during his local election campaign.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Kemi Badenoch launches 'Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid energy crisis, faces criticism over climate denial ties** — Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, launched a campaign calling for increased North Sea oil and gas drilling, clashing with Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions over energy policy. Reports revealed she accepted a £7,500 retreat from the chair of a climate denial group. *([theguardian.com](https://desmog.com/2026/03/24/kemi-badenoch-accepted-7500-retreat-from-neil-record-net-zero-watch))*
  * **Prince Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge, relocates to Sandringham amid ongoing family tensions** — King Charles ordered Prince Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge after stripping his titles, with the disgraced prince moving to Marsh Farm at Sandringham. Security preparations are underway at his new residence as the feud between the brothers intensifies. *([mirror.co.uk](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-orders-andrew-mountbatten-36937469))*
  * **Starmer authorizes Royal Navy to intercept Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in UK waters** — Starmer granted new powers for British forces to board and detain sanctioned Russian vessels passing through UK waters as part of efforts to counter Putin's sanctions-busting oil tanker fleet. The move aims to ramp up economic pressure on Russia. *([politico.eu](https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-keir-starmer-authorizes-interception-russia-shadow-fleet/))*
  * **Starmer vows crackdown on social media addiction features after US court ruling** — Starmer pledged to tackle 'addictive features' on social media platforms following a landmark US court ruling against Meta and YouTube. He said the government would study the California jury decision that found the platforms negligent in their design. *([theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/26/social-media-addictive-features-protect-children-keir-starmer-us-court-ruling))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="UK-US tensions escalate as Starmer refuses to join Iran war, Trump attacks 'special relationship'" type="March 12–15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * ['Oh, golly': Britain's embattled Starmer navigates Trump's Iran war ire — nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/british-pm-starmer-trump-iran-war-criticism-uk-bases-bombing-snl-rcna264861)
      * [Starmer Says Won't Be Pushed Around as Trump Assails Iran Stance — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-27/starmer-says-won-t-be-pushed-around-as-trump-assails-iran-stance)
      * [Donald Trump tells GB News the US 'may not come to the UK's rescue' anymore — gbnews.com](https://www.gbnews.com/politics/us/donald-trump-gb-news-us-uk-rescue-keir-starmer-big-mistake-iran-war)
      * [Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as 'toys' in latest anti-Nato jibe — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/26/donald-trump-uk-aircraft-carriers-toys-nato-keir-starmer-iran)
      * ['SNL UK' cold open mocking Keir Starmer gets shared by Donald Trump — mashable.com](https://mashable.com/video/snl-uk-cold-open-keir-starmer-trump)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="King Charles drops plaque during Oxford visit, maintains upcoming US state visit despite diplomatic tensions" type="March 12–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [King Charles suffers 'disaster' at plaque unveiling in Oxford — independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/king-charles-disaster-oxford-solar-panel-b2947425.html)
      * [King Charles to make first US state visit, address Congress — politico.com](https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/03/24/congress/king-charles-us-visit-congress-00841510)
      * [King Charles Jokes About 'Disaster' After Knocking Down Plaque — people.com](https://people.com/king-charles-jokes-about-disaster-after-knocking-down-plaque-at-solar-panel-company-11936630)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Rachel Reeves announces targeted energy bill support as Iran war drives economic concerns" type="March 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Rachel Reeves rules out universal support on energy bills — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/24/rachel-reeves-rules-out-universal-support-energy-bills)
      * [Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most' — bbc.com](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr516nmer5eo)
      * [Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes — news.sky.com](https://news.sky.com/story/rachel-reeves-to-set-out-plans-to-tackle-war-driven-price-hikes-13523708)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kemi Badenoch launches 'Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid energy crisis, faces criticism over climate denial ties" type="March 12–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Kemi Badenoch Accepted £7,500 Retreat from Chair of Climate Denial Group — desmog.com](https://desmog.com/2026/03/24/kemi-badenoch-accepted-7500-retreat-from-neil-record-net-zero-watch)
      * [Badenoch criticised for 'peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/28/badenoch-criticised-for-peddling-dangerous-fantasy-about-north-sea-oil-drilling)
      * [Kemi Badenoch to launch 'Get Britain Drilling' campaign — standard.co.uk](https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/kemi-badenoch-conservatives-britain-politicians-keir-starmer-b1276862.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Nigel Farage sparks controversy with Ipswich Town visit, faces protests during Reform campaign events" type="March 12–15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Ipswich fans criticise club for 'shameful and embarrassing' Nigel Farage visit — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/24/ipswich-fans-disgusted-and-ashamed-after-nigel-farage-photo-opportunity-at-portman-road)
      * [Ipswich chairman apologises 'unreservedly' for Nigel Farage visit — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/athletic/7152561/2026/03/27/ipswich-chairman-sorry-apology-nigel-farage)
      * [Nigel Farage abandons Felixstowe walkabout due to protest — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp847y50l8xo)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of England holds rates amid Iran war inflation fears as markets price in multiple hikes" type="March 12–14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Bank of England to defy markets and hold rates this year — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/bank-england-defy-markets-hold-rates-this-year-economists-say-2026-03-26/)
      * [Multiple Bank of England interest rate rises expected after energy price surge — uk.finance.yahoo.com](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-england-interest-rates-iran-oil-prices-132947903.html)
      * [Bank of England's Pill says uncertainty is no excuse for inaction on inflation risks — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/bank-englands-pill-says-uncertainty-is-no-excuse-inaction-inflation-risks-2026-03-24)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Prince Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge, relocates to Sandringham amid ongoing family tensions" type="March 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [King Charles orders Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to clear out former Windsor home — mirror.co.uk](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-orders-andrew-mountbatten-36937469)
      * [King Charles orders Prince Andrew to clear out Royal Lodge Windsor mansion — cornwalllive.com](https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/king-charles-orders-prince-andrew-10891614)
      * [King Charles March 29: Andrew's Sandringham Move Triggers Security Spend — meyka.com](https://meyka.com/blog/king-charles-march-29-andrews-sandringham-move-triggers-security-spend-2903/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="G7 foreign ministers clash over Iran war as Rubio struggles to win allied support" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [G7 meets on Russia-Ukraine war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy in Iran — pbs.org](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/g7-meets-on-russia-ukraine-war-as-rubio-tries-to-sell-u-s-strategy-in-iran-to-skeptical-allies-insulted-by-trump)
      * [Rubio Is Expected to Press G7 Allies Over Strait of Hormuz — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/03/27/world/middleeast/iran-rubio-g7-france.html)
      * [G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends — euronews.com](https://euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/g7-agrees-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz-but-only-after-war-in-iran-ends)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="John Healey struggles to specify Royal Navy capabilities as Iran threatens UK bases" type="March 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * ['More admirals than warships', Royal Navy branded weak as Defence Secretary struggles — standard.co.uk](https://standard.co.uk/news/politics/royal-navy-warships-iran-defence-secretary-john-healey-interview-b1276608.html)
      * [Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/business/john-healey-iran-yvette-cooper-indian-ocean-diego-garcia-b2946012.html)
      * [Iran has capability to strike UK, but no plans identified, says Healey — londonlovesbusiness.com](https://londonlovesbusiness.com/iran-has-capability-to-strike-uk-but-no-plans-identified-says-healey)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="US approves \$1 billion AUKUS submarine support package for UK amid program delays" type="March 11–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [U.S. approves \$1 billion AUKUS support package to the United Kingdom — defence-industry.eu](https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-approves-expanded-1-billion-aukus-support-package-to-the-united-kingdom/)
      * [US OKs \$1B AUKUS Submarine Systems, Tech Support Sale to UK — thedefensepost.com](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/03/23/us-uk-aukus-submarine-fms/)
      * [The Great AUKUS Submarine Deal Might Collapse — 19fortyfive.com](https://19fortyfive.com/2026/03/the-great-aukus-submarine-deal-might-collapse)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Starmer authorizes Royal Navy to intercept Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in UK waters" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Starmer gives green light for UK forces to intercept Putin's shadow fleet — politico.eu](https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-keir-starmer-authorizes-interception-russia-shadow-fleet/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Starmer vows crackdown on social media addiction features after US court ruling" type="March 12–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Starmer vows to tackle social media's 'addictive features' to protect children — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/26/social-media-addictive-features-protect-children-keir-starmer-us-court-ruling)
      * [Keir Starmer says UK will 'have to act' to curb addictive features of social media — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/29/keir-starmer-social-media-curb-addictive-features)
      * [UK's Starmer 'very keen' to curb addictive social media after US ruling — courthousenews.com](https://courthousenews.com/uks-starmer-very-keen-to-curb-addictive-social-media-after-us-ruling)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [David Lammy finally given list of responsibilities as Deputy Prime Minister — order-order.com](https://order-order.com/2026/03/26/lammy-finally-given-list-of-responsibilities-as-deputy-prime-minister/)
      * [Syria president to visit Germany and UK for first time since assuming power — arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2637986/middle-east)
      * [Crown court backlog hits record high amid Lammy's major reforms — independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/crown-court-backlog-cases-trials-b2946045.html)
      * [Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74vedxjq8zo)
      * [Former head of UK's MI6 says Iran has 'upper hand' in war with US and Israel — middleeasteye.net](https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/former-head-uks-mi6-says-iran-has-upper-hand-war-us-and-israel)
      * [Paul Mason instigated GCHQ targeting of The Grayzone's Kit Klarenberg, leaks reveal — thegrayzone.com](https://thegrayzone.com/2026/03/22/britains-gchq-grayzones-kit-klarenberg-leaks/)
      * [King Charles named patron of British Jewish security nonprofit following ambulance attack — forward.com](https://forward.com/fast-forward/814927/king-charles-named-patron-of-british-jewish-security-nonprofit-following-ambulance-attack)
      * [Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of 'insult' after failing to introduce promised law — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/23/hillsborough-campaigners-accuse-starmer-insult-failing-introduce-law)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/es.svg" alt="Spain flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Spain

Pedro Sánchez removed politicians from his government's top jobs this week, promoting Carlos Cuerpo, a technocrat who runs the economy ministry, to first vice president. The reshuffle puts three non-Socialists in the government's top positions, suggesting Mr Sánchez trusts administrators more than party politicians to handle Spain's economic challenges.

Even as he reshuffles his cabinet, Mr Sánchez faces escalating corruption scandals. Audio recordings revealed that the Socialist party spent €20,000 on what it called 'sewers' operations — clandestine activities targeting judges, prosecutors, police officers and journalists. The party funnelled the money through campaign banners for Catalonia's elections. Santos Cerdán, a senior party official, coordinated the scheme.

The opposition continues tearing itself apart. Vox moved to expel Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, a founding member who demanded an extraordinary congress to challenge Santiago Abascal's leadership. Critics within the far-right party say Mr Abascal has turned it into his personal vehicle, with financial irregularities involving consulting companies.

Mr Sánchez defended his Iran policy in Congress this week, repeating Spain's 'No to war' stance as Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the conservative leader, called him a 'fake pacifist.' The heated exchange showed how entrenched Spain's opposition to the conflict has become. Yet Spain continues building partnerships elsewhere — King Felipe VI received Senegal's president and announced €180 million in cooperation. He declared Senegal Spain's first strategic partner in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the country's recent ban on homosexuality.

Economic forecasts remain solid. The Bank of Spain raised its growth projection to 2.3% for this year but warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could push inflation to nearly 6% and cut growth to 1.9%. The central bank praised the government's anti-crisis package but said it lacks clear targets.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Andalusia president calls early elections for May 17, forcing government reshuffle** — Juanma Moreno, Andalusia's president, announced early regional elections for May 17, forcing Pedro Sánchez to replace María Jesús Montero, the vice president, who will lead the PSOE campaign. PSOE faces challenges with polls showing potential losses to both the People's Party (PP) and Vox. *([elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2026/03/23/69c1b1a6e85eceaa438b45a1.html))*
  * **Sánchez's TikTok bicycle video with 'Make Science Great Again' cap goes viral** — Mr Sánchez published a TikTok video cycling while wearing a red cap reading 'Make Science Great Again,' seen as trolling Trump's MAGA slogan. The video features Hannah Montana music and has been widely shared as Sánchez builds his social media presence. *([huffingtonpost.es](https://huffingtonpost.es/virales/estos-27-segundos-sanchez-dando-vuelta-mundo-hay-dos-razones-concretas-f202603.html))*
  * **PSOE-Sumar tensions escalate over housing decree as Yolanda Díaz clashes with new VP Cuerpo** — Tensions between coalition partners intensified as Sumar ministers delayed a Cabinet meeting to force inclusion of rent control measures. Yolanda Díaz, the vice president, now faces increased rivalry with newly promoted Carlos Cuerpo over labour policies including digital time tracking. *([elmundo.es](https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/nacional/yolanda-diaz-quita-importancia-choque-consejo-ministros-vivido-algunas-reuniones-que-gobierno-casi-cae-desplomado_2026032369c14e12c3ab173a4614e14a.html))*
  * **Royal family activities during Easter period** — King Felipe VI cleared his Easter agenda to spend time with daughters Leonor and Sofia. The King also accepted honorary positions and conducted various ceremonial duties including swearing in new ministers and receiving the Senegalese president. *([hola.com](https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20260328892429/felipe-y-letizia-despejan-su-agenda-oficial-en-semana-santa/))*
  * **Israeli minister criticises Sánchez over police treatment of Catholic patriarch** — Gideon Saar, Israel's foreign minister, accused Mr Sánchez of 'never missing an opportunity to incite hatred against Israel' after Sánchez criticised Israeli police treatment of Catholic Church leader Pierbattista Pizzaballa. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions over Middle East policy. *([swissinfo.ch](https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/ministro-israel%C3%AD-a-s%C3%A1nchez:-%22nunca-pierde-la-oportunidad-de-incitar-al-odio-contra-israel%22/91178581))*
  * **Supreme Court reduces 'Pequeño Nicolás' sentence for bribing police officers** — Spain's Supreme Court halved Francisco Nicolás Gómez Iglesias' prison sentence to just over 2 years for bribing municipal police to access protected vehicle registration data. The court cited excessive delays in the 13-year judicial process. The defendant previously posed as an agent of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI). *([eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/politica/supremo-rebaja-anos-carcel-condena-pequeno-nicolas-obtener-informacion-policial-matriculas_1_13100662.html))*
</Accordion>

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  <ResponseField name="Sánchez and Feijóo clash in heated Congress debate over Iran war position" type="March 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
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  <ResponseField name="Sánchez appoints Carlos Cuerpo as new vice president, Arcadi España as Finance Minister" type="March 26–28, 2026">
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      * [Sánchez elige a Carlos Cuerpo como nuevo vicepresidente del Gobierno de España — euronews.com](https://es.euronews.com/2026/03/26/sanchez-elige-a-carlos-cuerpo-como-nuevo-vicepresidente-del-gobierno-de-espana)
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    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Bank of Spain revises 2026 growth up to 2.3% but warns inflation could hit 6% if Iran war continues" type="March 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [El Banco de España alerta: en el peor escenario del 'shock' energético el PIB solo crecería un 1,9% — expansion.com](https://www.expansion.com/economia/2026/03/27/69c6547f468aeb9e4b8b4582.html)
      * [El Banco de España mejora una décima, al 2,3%, su previsión de PIB para 2026, pero eleva la inflación al 3% — europapress.es](https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-banco-espana-mejora-decima-23-prevision-pib-2026-eleva-inflacion-20260327120041.html)
      * [El Banco de España reduce el crecimiento al 2,3% y dispara la posibilidad de inflación casi al 6% por la guerra de Irán — larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/economia/banco-espana-reduce-crecimiento-espana-23-eleva-posibilidad-inflacion-casi-6-guerra-iran_2026032769c66a30bfc2456bae15866a.html)
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  <ResponseField name="Audio reveals PSOE paid 20,000 euros to finance clandestine operations against judges and police" type="March 23–24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Un audio desvela que el PSOE financió las acciones clandestinas de sus cloacas: 'Nos pagaron 20.000€' — elconfidencial.com](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-03-23/psoe-financio-cloacas-sanchez-20000-leire-audio_4325147)
      * [El PSOE pagó los 20.000 € a las cloacas con 'banners' de la campaña de Illa en las elecciones catalanas de 2024 — elconfidencial.com](https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-03-24/psoe-pago-cloacas-banners-campana-illa-elecciones-catalanas_4325832/)
      * [El editorial de Carlos Cuesta: Los audios que demuestran la financiación de la cloaca del PSOE — esradio.libertaddigital.com](https://esradio.libertaddigital.com/la-noche-de-cuesta/el-editorial-de-carlos-cuesta/2026-03-23/los-audios-que-demuestran-la-financiacion-de-la-cloaca-del-psoe-7379134/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="King Felipe VI receives Senegalese president as Spain pledges 180 million in aid despite LGBTI+ concerns" type="March 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Sanchez refuerza con 180 millones a Senegal pese al endurecimiento penal contra los homosexuales — abc.es](https://abc.es/espana/sanchez-refuerza-180-millones-senegal-pese-endurecimiento-20260324083517-nt.html)
      * [Felipe VI reivindica los 'derechos humanos' y 'la gestión de los flujos migratorios' ante el presidente de Senegal 20 años después de la crisis de los cayucos — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2026/03/25/69c3c94a21efa030268b4592.html)
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    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Vox continues internal purges as Abascal expels founding members including Espinosa de los Monteros" type="March 26–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Vox abre expediente a Espinosa de los Monteros para expulsarle tras criticar a Abascal y pedir un congreso extraordinario — elespanol.com](https://www.elespanol.com/espana/politica/20260326/vox-abre-expediente-espinosa-monteros-expulsarle-criticar-abascal-pedir-congreso-extraordinario/1003744184293_0.html)
      * [Las purgas de Vox avanzan a un ritmo que hubiera complacido a Stalin — eldiario.es](https://www.eldiario.es/politica/purgas-vox-avanzan-ritmo-hubiera-complacido-stalin_129_13101124.html)
      * [Los purgados de Vox se ponen en modo 'Malditos bastardos' — larazon.es](https://www.larazon.es/espana/purgados-vox-ponen-modo-malditos-bastardos_2026032769c5f343bfc2456bae1523de.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Andalusia president calls early elections for May 17, forcing government reshuffle" type="March 23–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Juanma Moreno acelera el calendario electoral ante la debilidad del PSOE y las dudas de Vox — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2026/03/23/69c1b1a6e85eceaa438b45a1.html)
      * [María Jesús Montero dice que Moreno ha convocado ya elecciones 'porque teme el repunte del PSOE' — abc.es](https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/maria-jesus-montero-dice-moreno-convocado-elecciones-20260323212930-nts.html)
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    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Sánchez's TikTok bicycle video with 'Make Science Great Again' cap goes viral" type="March 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Estos 27 segundos de Sánchez están dando la vuelta al mundo: hay dos razones muy concretas — huffingtonpost.es](https://huffingtonpost.es/virales/estos-27-segundos-sanchez-dando-vuelta-mundo-hay-dos-razones-concretas-f202603.html)
      * [Sánchez lanza un vídeo en bicicleta con el que 'trolea' a Trump con música de 'Hannah Montana': '1000 años de PSOE nos quedan' — publico.es](https://publico.es/tremending/sanchez-lanza-video-bicicleta-trolea-trump-musica-hannah-montana-1000-anos-psoe-quedan.html)
      * [Pedro Sanchez's cap that makes Donald Trump angry — marca.com](https://marca.com/en/lifestyle/world-news/2026/03/28/69c8359046163f21138b45d6.html)
    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="PSOE-Sumar tensions escalate over housing decree as Yolanda Díaz clashes with new VP Cuerpo" type="March 23–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Yolanda Díaz quita importancia al choque en el Consejo de Ministros: 'He vivido algunas (reuniones) en las que el Gobierno casi cae desplomado' — lasexta.com](https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/nacional/yolanda-diaz-quita-importancia-choque-consejo-ministros-vivido-algunas-reuniones-que-gobierno-casi-cae-desplomado_2026032369c14e12c3ab173a4614e14a.html)
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    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Royal family activities during Easter period" type="March 25–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Los reyes Felipe y Letizia despejan su agenda oficial en Semana Santa para pasar tiempo de calidad con Leonor y Sofía — hola.com](https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20260328892429/felipe-y-letizia-despejan-su-agenda-oficial-en-semana-santa/)
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    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Israeli minister criticizes Sánchez over police treatment of Catholic patriarch" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Ministro israelí a Sánchez: 'Nunca pierde la oportunidad de incitar al odio contra Israel' — swissinfo.ch](https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/ministro-israel%C3%AD-a-s%C3%A1nchez:-%22nunca-pierde-la-oportunidad-de-incitar-al-odio-contra-israel%22/91178581)
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  <ResponseField name="Supreme Court reduces 'Pequeño Nicolás' sentence for bribing police officers" type="March 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
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      * [Analysis of government crises under Sánchez showing minister stability patterns — elmundo.es](https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2026/03/30/69c95c8ee4d4d809498b4582.html)
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</Accordion>

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/no.svg" alt="Norway flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Norway

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's prime minister, announced 115 billion kroner in defence spending through 2036, the biggest military increase in decades as threats mount on Europe's northern edge.

The plan speeds up deployment of the Finnmark Brigade and submarine and frigate purchases, adds drone capabilities, but delays some air defence systems. Mr Støre moved 31 billion kroner to 2030, stretching the plan to 2040 because Norway needs to build deterrence faster than expected.

While he presented the military buildup, Mr Støre's government faced domestic pressure that cracked his coalition. Parliament voted to cut fuel taxes against the government's wishes after the Centre Party broke ranks to join opposition parties. The defection forced the government to scrap road usage taxes temporarily, costing 6.7 billion kroner and creating a budget crisis. Mr Støre was also criticised for refusing to disclose which investment funds hold his 50 million kroner in assets, despite his own calls for transparency from others.

Norway's central bank held rates steady at 4% but warned rates might rise later this year. Ida Wolden Bache, the central bank governor, raised her forecast for rates and suggested one or two hikes by year-end due to persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium completed a three-day state visit with meetings and a state banquet. Espen Barth Eide, the foreign minister, joined World Trade Organisation talks in Cameroon and called his Turkish and Egyptian counterparts on Middle East conflicts.

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  * **Government announces 115 billion kroner increase in defence spending through 2036** — Mr Støre unveiled an updated long-term defence plan adding 115 billion kroner to military spending by 2036 because of increased security threats. The plan speeds up procurement of frigates, submarines, and drone capabilities while delaying some air defence systems. *([dagbladet.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/n11mlQ/115-forsvars-milliarder-ekstra-haster-mer-enn-vi-trodde))*
  * **Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health condition worsens, receives disability certificate** — Crown Princess Mette-Marit was photographed using oxygen equipment during a walk, and officials revealed she received a disability certificate due to her pulmonary fibrosis. Mr Støre expressed concern and wished her well on behalf of many Norwegians. *([dagbladet.no](https://dagbladet.no/nyheter/det-gjor-sterkt-inntrykk/84407346))*
  * **Belgian King and Queen conduct state visit to Norway with royal ceremonies** — King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited Norway for a three-day state visit, including a state banquet hosted by King Harald and Queen Sonja. Crown Princess Mette-Marit made a surprise last-minute appearance despite her health issues. *([people.com](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a70843935/queen-mathilde-belgian-state-visit-norway-2026/))*
  * **Norwegian politicians called to testify in Epstein investigation hearings** — Parliament's control committee is calling current and former foreign ministers, including Mr Støre and Mr Barth Eide, to hearings about Norwegian connections to Jeffrey Epstein. A commission led by former newspaper editor Amund Djuve will investigate the matter. *([dagbladet.no](https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/kalles-inn-til-epstein-horing/84414277))*
  * **Foreign Minister engages in Middle East diplomacy and international negotiations** — Mr Barth Eide participated in various diplomatic activities including World Trade Organisation meetings in Cameroon, phone calls with Turkish and Egyptian counterparts regarding Middle East conflicts, and statements on international law violations. He also met with Belgian officials during their state visit. *([dagsavisen.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/0ppbWG/eide-peker-paa-usa-som-den-stoerste-utfordingen-for-wto-systemet))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Government announces 115 billion kroner increase in defense spending through 2036" type="March 14–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (23)">
      * [Får nye milliarder — dagbladet.no](https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/far-nye-milliarder/84428737)
      * [115 forsvars-milliarder ekstra: – Haster mer enn vi trodde — vg.no](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/n11mlQ/115-forsvars-milliarder-ekstra-haster-mer-enn-vi-trodde)
      * [Forsvarsløftet styrkes med 115 milliarder kroner: – En farligere tid — sol.no](https://sol.no/nyheter/en-farligere-tid/84428835)
      * [Støre presses på luftvern: – Er dette trygt? — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/store-presses-pa-luftvern-er-dette-trygt/s/5-95-2954470)
      * [Oslo steps up defence plan, strengthens control in border region — thebarentsobserver.com](https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/oslo-steps-up-defence-plan-strengthens-control-in-border-region/447610)
      * [Regjeringen har lagt fram en ny langtidsplan for forsvaret — norway.news-pravda.com](https://norway.news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/27/24469.html)
      * [Forsvaret skal styrkes ytterligere: – En farligere tid — frifagbevegelse.no](https://frifagbevegelse.no/nyheter/forsvaret-skal-styrkes-ytterligere--en-farligere-tid-6.158.1202589.138e0d2e25)
      * [Norway Ramps Up Defence Spending In Response To Global Tensions — lifeinnorway.net](https://www.lifeinnorway.net/norway-ramps-up-defence-spending-in-response-to-global-tensions/)
      * [Støre kunngjør dronesatsing for å styrke Forsvaret — dagensperspektiv.no](https://www.dagensperspektiv.no/nyheter/store-varsler-dronesatsing-for-forsvaret/1410137)
      * [Dette er Norges nye plan for Forsvaret — klartale.no](https://www.klartale.no/norge/dette-er-norges-nye-plan-for-forsvaret/10274904)
      * [Støre varsler kraftig droneløft i Forsvaret — tu.no](https://tu.no/artikler/store-varsler-kraftig-droneloft-i-forsvaret/570042)
      * [Regjeringen styrker Forsvarsløftet med 115 milliarder kroner — regjeringen.no](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringen-styrker-forsvarsloftet-med-115-milliarder-kroner/id3155063/)
      * [1750 milliardar til Forsvaret. Det er ikkje éi krone for mykje. — bt.no](https://bt.no/btmeninger/kommentar/i/5ppnB1/krig-ny-langtidsplan-oeker-forsvarsbudsjettet)
      * [Forsvarsplanen blir dyrere. Den prislappen må vi ta — nationen.no](https://www.nationen.no/forsvarsplanen-blir-dyrere-den-prislappen-ma-vi-ta/o/5-148-886929)
      * [115 milliarder ekstra til forsvaret — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/115-milliarder-ekstra-til-forsvaret/s/5-95-2954084)
      * [Langtidsplanen for Forsvaret: Støre varsler droneløft — vg.no](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/ArvA55/langtidsplanen-for-forsvaret-stoere-varsler-droneloeft)
      * [Regjeringen skroter flere prestisjesatsinger i ny forsvarsplan — nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no/tromsogfinnmark/regjeringen-skroter-flere-prestisjesatsinger-i-ny-forsvarsplan-1.17814213)
      * [Høyre og Venstre reagerer sterkt på utsettelse av luftvern — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/bOOqBA/mer-penger-til-forsvaret-luftvern-utsettes-droner-prioriteres)
      * [Opplysninger til VG: Forsvars-satsinger blir utsatt eller droppet — vg.no](https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/Exxbl2/opplysninger-til-vg-forsvars-satsinger-blir-utsatt-eller-droppet)
      * [Forsvarets milliardplan kan bli enda dyrere — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/forsvarets-milliardplan-kan-bli-enda-dyrere/s/5-95-2953732)
      * [Milliardplanen for Forsvaret endres — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/milliardplanen-for-forsvaret-endres/s/5-95-2946428)
      * [Forsvaret foreslår en rekke utsettelser, reduksjoner og kutt — aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/XMM4pE/forsvaret-foreslaar-en-rekke-utsettelser-reduksjoner-og-kutt)
      * [Dropper bomberom til Forsvaret: – Koster veldig mye — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/dropper-bomberom-til-forsvaret-koster-veldig-mye/s/5-95-2954971)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Prime Minister Støre faces controversy over undisclosed 50 million kroner fund investments" type="March 14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Støre sier han ikke vet hvilke fond han eier — e24.no](https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/wrr9p1/stoere-sier-han-ikke-vet-hvilke-fond-han-eier)
      * [Støre satte 50 millioner kroner i fond — e24.no](https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/JOOx0J/stoere-satte-50-millioner-kroner-i-fond)
      * [Støre har 50 millioner kroner i indeksfond — nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no/norge/store-har-50-millioner-kroner-i-indeksfond-1.17824067)
      * [Nekter åpenhet om fond — finansavisen.no](https://www.finansavisen.no/finans/2026/03/26/8339943/nekter-apenhet-om-fond?zephr_sso_ott=yeAEKb)
      * [Støre nekter å opplyse om fond: – Taler med to tunger — e24.no](https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/7ppqQW/stoere-nekter-aa-opplyse-om-fond-taler-med-to-tunger)
      * [Støres hemmelige fond: – Jeg har ikke oversikt over det — tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/stores-hemmelige-fond-jeg-har-ikke-oversikt-over-det/18702863)
      * [Jonas Gahr Støre har gjort børscomeback — finansavisen.no](https://www.finansavisen.no/finans/2026/03/25/8339229/jonas-gahr-store-har-gjort-borscomeback)
      * [Støre flyttet 50 millioner fra bank til fond — aftenposten.no](https://aftenposten.no/norge/politikk/i/aJJlWa/stoere-flyttet-50-millioner-fra-bank-til-fond)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Parliament overrides government with fuel tax cuts as Senterpartiet breaks ranks" type="March 14–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (35)">
      * [Rullet over Støre: Se, her feirer Diesel-Trygve seieren — tv2.no](https://www.tv2.no/nyheter/rullet-over-store-se-her-feirer-diesel-trygve-seieren/18702621/)
      * [Skrekkbeskjed om boliglånet: Gir Støre og Stoltenberg skylden — nettavisen.no](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/skrekkbeskjed-om-boliglanet-gir-store-og-stoltenberg-skylden/s/5-95-2951778)
      * [Støre om å true med å gå av: – Ikke min stil — tv2.no](https://tv2.no/nyheter/store-om-a-true-med-a-ga-av-ikke-min-stil/18700345)
      * [Nye tall: Nær halvparten av pumpeprisen går i kassa til Støre — document.no](https://www.document.no/2026/03/24/nye-tall-naer-halvparten-av-pumpeprisen-gar-i-kassa-til-store/)
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      * [VG: MDG-politiker ber Støre true med å gå av — nrk.no](https://nrk.no/nyheter/vg_-mdg-politiker-ber_store-true-med-a-ga-av-1.17826395)
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      * [Stortinget til Nettavisen: Det er noen kroner på pumpa — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/okonomi/stoltenberg-til-nettavisen-det-er-noen-kroner-pa-pumpa/s/5-95-2953005)
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      * [Stortinget vedtok kutt i drivstoffavgiftene – regjeringen overkjørt — gd.no](https://www.gd.no/mot-bredt-drivstoffnederlag-for-regjeringen-stoltenberg-advarer/s/5-18-2486739)
      * [Mot drivstoffnederlag for regjeringen – Stoltenberg advarer — aftenbladet.no](https://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/i/oEEvBj/mot-drivstoffnederlag-for-regjeringen-stoltenberg-advarer)
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      * [Krisemøte i Arbeiderpartiet nå — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/krisemote-i-arbeiderpartiet-na/s/5-95-2952341)
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  <ResponseField name="Norges Bank holds interest rates at 4% but signals potential increases amid inflation concerns" type="March 23–27, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health condition worsens, receives disability certificate" type="March 14–28, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Belgian King and Queen conduct state visit to Norway with royal ceremonies" type="March 14–24, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Norwegian politicians called to testify in Epstein investigation hearings" type="March 14–29, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Foreign Minister Barth Eide engaged in Middle East diplomacy and international negotiations" type="March 14–29, 2026">
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      * [Trump reveals link between Nobel Prize snub and his stance on Greenland — devicedaily.com](https://www.devicedaily.com/pin/trump-reveals-link-between-nobel-prize-snub-and-his-stance-on-greenland/)
      * [Sylvi Listhaug fikk rett om innvandring — nettavisen.no](https://www.nettavisen.no/norsk-debatt/sylvi-listhaug-fikk-rett-om-innvandring/o/5-95-2953749)
      * [Secretary Rubio's Call with Norwegian Prime Minister Støre — no.usembassy.gov](https://no.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-norwegian-prime-minister-store/)
      * [Statkraft tjente milliarder på nordmenn – men sølte det bort på utenlandssatsing — inyheter.no](https://inyheter.no/28/03/2026/statkraft-tjente-milliarder-pa-nordmenn-men-solte-det-bort-pa-utenlandssatsing)
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/se.svg" alt="Sweden flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Sweden

The Liberal Party accepted the Sweden Democrats as a governing partner, ending decades of exclusion. Simona Mohamsson, the Liberal leader, declared that Jimmie Åkesson is "no longer a racist." The two appeared together at a Sweden-Ukraine football match, cementing their new partnership. This makes the Liberals the first traditional liberal party to accept SD in government, completing the Sweden Democrats' journey from pariah to power.

SD's pull grows stronger. Two Moderate MPs, Arin Karapet and Marléne Lund Kopparklint, defected to SD this week. The Moderates demanded they resign their parliamentary seats, calling it "a matter of decency." Sources suggest both had been sidelined for disloyalty to the party line.

Sweden picked a fight with a fellow EU member. Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister, condemned Péter Szijjártó, the Hungarian foreign minister, for reportedly sharing confidential EU discussions with Lavrov. Mr Kristersson called it a violation of EU rules and said he hoped Hungary would be excluded from future proceedings.

The government announced a 3.4 billion kronor energy relief package as prices rose from the Middle East war. The measures cut petrol taxes by one krona per litre and diesel by 40 öre, and electricity subsidies of 1,000-2,000 kronor for households. Erik Thedéen, the central bank governor, warned that the Iran war could trigger fresh inflation, with some officials split on whether to raise rates this summer.

Sweden's NATO integration hit an embarrassing snag. The Swedish Armed Forces reported 134 cold weather injuries in the first two months of 2026, nearly triple the 47 cases in all of 2025. Most affected were conscripts and military school students, with 13 conscripts suffering frostbite during exercises in Norrbotten.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Kristersson responds to wave of deadly shootings** — Ulf Kristersson addressed a series of shootings that left several dead in a week, saying the government will not back down in fighting gang crime. He stressed continued efforts to give police new tools and lock up criminals for longer. *([aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rjj65J/kristersson-om-dodsskjutningarna-vi-far-inte-vika-en-tum))*
  * **Riksbank warns of inflation risks from Middle East conflict** — Sweden's central bank fears the Iran war could trigger fresh inflation, with officials split on whether to raise rates early. Erik Thedéen, the governor, said rate rises starting this summer cannot be ruled out if supply disruptions continue. Banks have begun raising mortgage rates. *([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/riksbank-minutes-show-commitment-to-steady-rate-despite-iran-war))*
  * **Defence Minister announces aid package for Ukraine** — Pål Jonson, the defence minister, announced a new \$26 million aid package for Ukraine, focusing on children's needs and mental health services. The package includes the Tridon air defence system. *([fundsforngos.org](https://news.fundsforngos.org/2026/03/26/sweden-announces-26m-humanitarian-aid-package-for-ukraine/))*
  * **Wallenberg family investment activities** — Reports on Wallenberg family business activities including Nvidia concerns, Atlas Copco developments, and Martina Wallenberg joining SEB board. EQT faces significant short positions worth 10 billion kronor since October. *([svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/6qqw5Q/wallenberg-om-nvidia-var-arligt-talat-valdigt-oroliga))*
  * **Magdalena Andersson criticises Liberal-SD cooperation** — Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democratic leader, condemned the Liberals' decision to accept SD in government as giving Jimmie Åkesson better chances to become prime minister. She called it a dangerous power shift. *([aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1453418))*
  * **Danish election results show fragmented parliament** — Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats suffered their worst result in over a century but remain the largest party. No bloc secured a majority, leaving Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates as kingmakers with 14 seats in the 179-seat parliament. *([cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/24/europe/demark-election-results-latam-intl))*
  * **NATO spending and strategic discussions** — NATO countries hit the 2% of GDP spending target in 2025, with Trump threatening a 'pay to play' model for alliance membership. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with European NATO members' involvement in the Iran conflict. *([politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/nato-countries-hit-2025-spending-target))*
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  <ResponseField name="Government announces energy relief package amid Middle East crisis" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (15)">
      * [Regeringen inför elstöd och sänkt bensinskatt — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Okkbzb/tidoledarna-haller-presstraff-om-energipriser)
      * [Regeringen: Sänkt skatt på drivmedel och elstöd införs — omni.se](https://omni.se/11-00-regeringen-haller-presstraff-om-energipriserna/a/k00WML)
      * [Sverige sänker bränsleskatten och föreslår elstöd — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/7-10095489)
      * [Kristersson: 'Stärkt elstöd' — bulletin.nu](https://bulletin.nu/kristersson-starkt-elstod)
      * [Kristersson: 'Vi måste bli nationellt energioberoende' — aktuellhallbarhet.se](https://aktuellhallbarhet.se/energi-och-resurs/energi/kristersson-vi-maste-bli-nationellt-energioberoende)
      * [Thomas Ohlén: Kristersson tar upp kampen mot Dadgostar – om att vara mest populistisk — dagligvarunytt.se](https://dagligvarunytt.se/opinion/kommentar/thomas-ohlen-kristersson-tar-upp-kampen-mot-dadgostar-om-att-vara-mest-populistisk)
      * [Kristerssons sänkta benspriser kommer inte att hjälpa ett skit — arbetet.se](https://arbetet.se/2026/03/23/kristerssons-sankta-benspriser-kommer-inte-att-hjalpa-ett-skit)
      * [Liberalernas kris räddade Tidöpartierna — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/8pqb0d/liberalernas-kris-raddade-tidopartierna)
      * [Kristersson bjuder in till nytt möte för Tidöpartierna — di.se](https://www.di.se/nyheter/kristersson-bjuder-in-tidoledarna-till-nytt-mote/)
      * [Kristersson: 'Medvetna att det kan bli värre' — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1453415)
      * [Statsministern har rätt, rollen behöver stärkas — di.se](https://di.se/ledare/statsministern-har-ratt-rollen-behover-starkas)
      * [Politikern bakom AI-bygget: 'Kristersson har inte tackat' — di.se](https://www.di.se/digital/politikern-bakom-ai-bygget-kristersson-har-inte-tackat/)
      * [PM meeting with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 26 March 2026 — gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-kristersson-of-sweden-26-march-2026)
      * [Ulf Kristersson svarar på fråga om hunden Winston är utbytt — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/tv/nyheter/sverige/kristersson-erkanner-hundbluffen-skyller-pa-muf/)
      * [Skjutningarna kan avgöra valet i höst — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/433EvG/skjutningarna-kan-avgora-valet-i-host)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Liberals accept Sweden Democrats in government cooperation" type="March 15–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (23)">
      * [Simona Mohamsson (L): Jimmie Åkesson är inte längre rasist — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/16660J/simona-mohamsson-l-jimmie-akesson-ar-inte-langre-rasist)
      * [Mellin: Det borde man fattat från början - att Åkesson skulle vinna — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/PdpMl6/mellin-det-borde-man-fattat-fran-borjan-att-akesson-skulle-vinna)
      * [Åkesson och Mohamsson på match ihop: 'Jättehärligt' — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/rrrdV8/akesson-och-mohamsson-pa-match-ihop-jatteharligt)
      * [Åkesson och Mohamsson pressar C mot V — svd.se](https://svd.se/a/zOOVor/akesson-och-mohamsson-pressar-c-mot-v)
      * [Mohamsson och Åkesson vill hypnotisera dig med Viktor Gyökeres — etc.se](https://etc.se/ledare/mohamsson-och-aakesson-vill-hypnotisera-dig-med-med-viktor-gyoekeres)
      * ['Jag valde min nya bästa vän' — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/nyheter/artiklar/jag-valde-min-nya-basta-van/cG9zdDo4ODg1Ng)
      * [Martin Liby Troein: Jimmie Åkesson är en man som har fått upp vittringen — dn.se](https://dn.se/ledare/martin-liby-troein-jimmie-akesson-ar-en-man-som-har-fatt-upp-vittringen)
      * [Åkessons värderingar ska styra — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/opinion/vandel-blir-vad-akesson-vill-att-det-ska-vara)
      * [Åkesson inför Tidömöte: 'Förväntas ta ansvar för helheten' — di.se](https://di.se/nyheter/akesson-infor-tidomote-forvantas-ta-ansvar-for-helheten)
      * [Mohamsson blev Åkessons +1: 'Är min nya bästa vän' — omni.se](https://omni.se/mohamsson-blev-akessons-1-min-nya-basta-van/a/6qq5po)
      * [Det lönar sig att omfamna en Sverigedemokrat! — nyhetsbyran.org](https://nyhetsbyran.org/det-lonar-sig-att-omfamna-en-sverigedemokrat/)
      * [Famnen öppnades för Jimmie Åkesson — hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/2026-03-25/famnen-oppnades-for-jimmie-akesson)
      * [Åkesson till MP: 'Ni har haft er lekstuga nu' — bulletin.nu](https://bulletin.nu/akesson-till-mp-ni-har-haft-er-lekstuga-nu)
      * [Åkessons råd till SD i Växjö: 'Samarbeten är viktiga' — smp.se](https://smp.se/vaxjo/jimmie-akessons-rad-till-sd-i-vaxjo-samarbeten-ar-viktiga)
      * [Kvinna skrek 'Sieg Heil' under Jimmie Åkessons tal — nsk.se](https://nsk.se/bromolla/kvinna-misstanks-ha-skrikit-sieg-heil-under-jimmie-akessons-tal)
      * [SD och L kraftsamlar för höjd assistansersättning — hejaolika.se](https://hejaolika.se/artikel/sd-och-l-kraftsamlar-for-hojd-assistansersattning)
      * [L-ledaren anser inte längre att Åkesson är rasistisk — omni.se](https://omni.se/mohamsson-jimmie-akesson-ar-inte-langre-rasist/a/7ppRlB)
      * [Gå inte på Jimmie Åkessons spökhistorier — kristianstadsbladet.se](https://kristianstadsbladet.se/ledare/ga-inte-pa-jimmie-akessons-spokhistorier)
      * [Nu går Jimmie Åkesson till attack mot samers rättigheter — dalademokraten.se](https://dalademokraten.se/2026-03-25/nu-gar-jimmie-akesson-till-attack-mot-samers-rattigheter)
      * [Varför blev det en kram? — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/nyheter/artiklar/varfor-blev-det-en-kram/cG9zdDo4ODk4NA)
      * [Hemma hos Jimmie Åkesson – Vi gör bara udda saker — allas.se](https://allas.se/samhalle/jimmie-akesson-kanner-igen-sig-i-sin-son-vi-ar-bada-ratt-introverta/11300885)
      * [Niklas Orrenius: Vem avgör vad som är bristande vandel? — dn.se](https://dn.se/sverige/niklas-orrenius-vem-avgor-vad-som-ar-bristande-vandel)
      * [Så svensk är Graham Potter – känner han igen Leif GW Persson? — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/sport/quiz-hur-svensk-ar-graham-potter.783693ab-7bf2-47f4-b096-c825880ce2ec)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Two Moderate MPs defect to Sweden Democrats" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Moderata riksdagsledamöter går över till Sverigedemokraterna — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/sverige/sverigedemokraterna-varvar-fran-moderaterna/)
      * [Arin Karapet och Marléne Lund Kopparklint lämnar Moderaterna – går till SD — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/sverige/tva-m-ledamoter-gar-till-sd/)
      * [Avhopp från M till SD: tecken på att Sverigedemokraterna tar över högern — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/a/Bxxkge/avhopp-fran-m-till-sd-tecken-pa-att-sverigedemokraterna-tar-over-hogern)
      * [Moderaterna kräver att Lund Kopparklint lämnar sina uppdrag — svt.se](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/varmland/moderaterna-kraver-att-lund-kopparklint-lamnar-sina-uppdrag)
      * [Moderaternas gruppledare om avhoppen: 'De blev utkonkurrerade' — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/gkkpj0/moderaternas-gruppledare-om-avhoppen-de-blev-utkonkurrerade)
      * [Riksdagsledamöter blir politiska vildar – lämnar Moderaterna — altinget.se](https://altinget.se/artikel/m-ledamoter-lamnar-partiet-for-sd)
      * [Uppgifter: M-ledamöter går till Sverigedemokraterna — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/politik/uppgifter-m-ledamoter-gar-till-sd.05c941d1-60a7-4ddf-8c6c-a9ad63aa3b2d)
      * [M-avhoppare: Borde gått över långt tidigare — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/nyheter/sverige/m-avhoppare-borde-gatt-over-langt-tidigare.f75f6d43-2241-52c8-837c-6ce595cdadc6)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kristersson responds to wave of deadly shootings" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Kristersson om dödsskjutningarna: 'Vi får inte vika en tum' — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rjj65J/kristersson-om-dodsskjutningarna-vi-far-inte-vika-en-tum)
      * [Kristersson: Dödskjutningarna inget politiskt misslyckande — bulletin.nu](https://bulletin.nu/kristersson-dodskjutningarna-inget-politiskt-misslyckande)
      * [Skjutningarna kan avgöra valet i höst — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/433EvG/skjutningarna-kan-avgora-valet-i-host)
      * [Polymarket: Andersson (S) tappar mot Kristersson (M) — kvartal.se](https://kvartal.se/pellezackrisson/artiklar/polymarket-andersson-s-tappar-mot-kristersson-m/cG9zdDo4NjIzMg)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Riksbank warns of inflation risks from Middle East conflict" type="March 25–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Riksbank Minutes Show Commitment to Steady Rate Despite Iran War — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/riksbank-minutes-show-commitment-to-steady-rate-despite-iran-war)
      * [KI: Svensk ekonomi står pall i Irankrisen – men Riksbanken höjer räntan — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/ekonomi/ki-svensk-ekonomi-star-pall-i-irankrisen-men-riksbanken-hojer-rantan/)
      * [Kommentar: Riksbanken är på helspänn efter krigsutbrottet — di.se](https://di.se/analys/riksbanken-pa-helspann/)
      * [Riksbanken ser fara för ny inflationschock — dagensps.se](https://www.dagensps.se/bors-finans/riksbanken-ser-fara-for-ny-inflationschock/)
      * [Efter SvD:s frågor – Riksbanken tänker om — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/K8M7W6/riksbankschefernas-borantor-ska-bli-mer-transparenta-genom-att-andra-rapporteringen-for-ranterabatter)
      * [Bankerna höjer räntan – Irankriget kan tvinga Riksbanken att höja styrräntan — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/gkkPKA/iran-kriget-kan-tvinga-riksbanken-att-hoja-rantan)
      * [SEK: Riksbank split on supply shocks – Danske Bank — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/sek-riksbank-split-on-supply-shocks-danske-bank-202603260950)
      * [Räntesmäll hotar – panikartad handel — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/ekonomi/rantesmall-hotar-panikartad-handel.fcf517c3-8559-5b41-9be1-c81d501a1c8e)
      * [Krigspremie på boräntan – rader av höjningar — gp.se](https://www.gp.se/ekonomi/krigspremie-pa-borantan-rader-av-hojningar-.be010bda-2441-549c-8459-bdbbebb0f409)
      * [Riksbanken varnar för ny inflationschock: 'Stadig kurs' — placera.se](https://www.placera.se/nyheter/riksbanken-varnar-for-ny-inflationschock-stadig-kurs-2026-03-25)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Defense forces report surge in cold weather injuries" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Stor ökning av köldskador i Försvarsmakten — skd.se](https://www.skd.se/2026-03-26/stor-okning-av-koldskador-i-forsvarsmakten/)
      * [13 värnpliktiga fick köldskador under övning i Norrbotten — svt.se](https://svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/norrbotten/13-varnpliktiga-fick-koldskador-under-ovning-i-norrbotten)
      * [Köldskadorna nästan tredubblade - Försvarsmakten granskar — skaraborgsnyheter.se](https://www.skaraborgsnyheter.se/skaraborgs-och-riksnyheter/koldskadorna-nastan-tredubblade-forsvarsmakten-granskar/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kristersson criticizes Hungary for leaking EU secrets to Russia" type="March 15–22, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Kristersson markerar mot läckorna till Ryssland: 'Så gör man helt enkelt inte' — etc.se](https://www.etc.se/inrikes/kristersson-rasar-mot-laeckorna-till-ryssland-saa-goer-man-helt-enkelt-inte)
      * [Putins 'spion' i EU – nu hoppas Ulf Kristersson att han äntligen kastas ut — sydsvenskan.se](https://sydsvenskan.se/sverige/putins-spion-i-eu-nu-hoppas-ulf-kristersson-att-han-antligen-kastas-ut/)
      * [Ideologiskt betingad feghet från Ulf Kristersson om Irak — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/kolumnister/a/4331Q6/ideologiskt-betingad-feghet-fran-ulf-kristersson-om-irak)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Defense Minister announces aid package for Ukraine" type="March 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Sweden announces \$26M humanitarian aid package for Ukraine — fundsforngos.org](https://news.fundsforngos.org/2026/03/26/sweden-announces-26m-humanitarian-aid-package-for-ukraine/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Wallenberg family investment activities" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Wallenberg om Nvidia: 'Var ärligt talat väldigt oroliga' — svd.se](https://www.svd.se/a/6qqw5Q/wallenberg-om-nvidia-var-arligt-talat-valdigt-oroliga)
      * [Blankarna tar miljardbett i Wallenbergs bjässe — di.se](https://di.se/nyheter/blankarna-tar-miljardbett-i-wallenbergs-bjasse)
      * [Två tunga namn lämnar Investors styrelse — efn.se](https://efn.se/tva-tunga-namn-lamnar-investors-styrelse)
      * [Nordea ser gynnsamt ingångsläge i Wallenbergs jätte — di.se](https://di.se/live/nordea-ser-gynnsamt-ingangslage-i-wallenbergs-jatte)
      * [Martina Wallenberg om styrelseuppdraget i SEB: 'Tacksam' — di.se](https://www.di.se/nyheter/martina-wallenberg-efternamnet-kommer-med-en-viss-forvantan/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Magdalena Andersson criticizes Liberal-SD cooperation" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Andersson om Liberalernas svängning: 'Maktförskjutning' — aftonbladet.se](https://aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1453418)
      * [Kopiera inte danska förlorare, Andersson — aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/a/9ppBJr/kopiera-inte-danska-forlorare-andersson)
      * [Vänsterpressen mot Andersson – efter SD och L:s uppgörelse — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/politik/s-nobb-efter-kravet-fran-mp-och-v/)
      * [Magdalena Andersson hyllar Viktor Gyökeres efter showen — expressen.se](https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/landslaget/magdalena-andersson-hyllar-viktor-gyokeres-efter-showen/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Danish election results show fragmented parliament" type="March 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Denmark election: Frederiksen bruised in election, as voters put Trump's Greenland ambitions to the side — cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/24/europe/demark-election-results-latam-intl)
      * [Danish election produces inconclusive result that leaves prime minister's future unclear — nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/denmark-election-greenland-trump-rcna265054)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="NATO spending and strategic discussions" type="March 15–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [NATO countries hit 2 percent of GDP spending target — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/nato-countries-hit-2025-spending-target)
      * [Trumps nya plan för Nato: 'Pay to play' — expressen.se](https://expressen.se/nyheter/varlden/kallor-trumps-nya-plan--for-nato-pay-to-play)
      * [DN Direkt – Trump: Kanske inte skyddar Nato — dn.se](https://www.dn.se/direkt/2026-03-28/trump-kanske-inte-skyddar-nato/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [FBI and Swedish authorities warn of global Signal attack — nyteknik.se](https://www.nyteknik.se/tech/fbi-och-svenska-myndigheten-varnar-global-attack-riktad-mot-signal/4449376)
      * [Sweden strengthens defense against space threats — nyheter24.se](https://nyheter24.se/nyheter/politik/1471046-sverige-starker-forsvaret-mot-hot-fran-rymden)
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