Midterms 2026: what Congress can change after 3 November
Laws, spending, nominations, investigations: the US midterm elections redistribute several powers. But winning one chamber does not hand you the keys to the other or to the White House.
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2026 is not 1789: what the word ‘revolution’ really measures
Emmanuel de Waresquiel compares the October demonstrations with 1789 while rejecting the equivalence. Institutions, sovereignty and presidential precedents provide a way to test the word ‘revolution’.
United States: corruption rivals inflation, while allegations against Kushner remain disputed
As the midterm elections approach, 60% of American voters say they are extremely concerned about government corruption. The allegations against Jared Kushner, however, are disputed and have not been independently verified.
Hebron: distinguishing displaced residents from those trapped in their homes
The Israeli operation continues on 28 October. The figures for evacuations and residents trapped in their homes do not reflect the same reality; the UN is calling for their return.
Israel after the vote: from provisional results to coalition agreements
The count on 28 October leaves the two main blocs without an absolute majority. The Arab parties could influence the formation of the next government.
Ethiopia: in Tigray, peace remains a political undertaking
Military control of a city and implementation of a peace agreement are two distinct steps.
US midterms: what the figures on AI-generated adverts measure
A university monitoring project identified 220 political adverts involving AI. The associated $137 million represents advertising spend, not the cost of creating them.
Machado returns to Venezuela: the battle is now over the rules of the vote
Back in Venezuela on 25 October 2026, Maria Corina Machado is calling for a presidential election in 2027.
Serbia: Student List in the lead, the steps before a new government
After the 25 October vote, provisional figures put the Student List ahead of Vučić’s camp. Forming the government remains a separate step.
Democracy: resources to counter interference
The European Parliament wants to strengthen the response to interference and protect elections. In its resolution of 15 September, it calls for a mandate and dedicated resources for the future resilience centre.
Voting where you live: removing barriers
The European reform adopted in May is aimed at the procedures that hinder municipal voting by citizens living in another Member State. The right already exists; the challenge is to exercise it.