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.
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In Italy, young people face a paradox: fewer in number, yet still disadvantaged
Record-low births, insecure jobs and graduate departures: Istat and OECD figures for 2026 explain why young people’s future is a national issue.
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.
Riots or armed conflict: what words change in law
Images of violence may be enough to make the expression “civil war” circulate. Humanitarian law examines more precise elements: the intensity of the fighting and the organisation of the groups involved.
Algeria–Niger: what the vote on sending troops authorises
Following the parliamentary vote on 25 October, Algiers is planning a deployment to Madama. The timetable and troop numbers remain unknown in information available on 26 October.
Bolivia: why the coca leaf remains controlled despite its traditional uses
The cultural uses of coca continue to be recognised within a national framework. International controls also address the risk of diversion to cocaine production, while the area under cultivation continues to grow.
In Atlanta, the data centre raising questions about the city around it
Near West End station, a data centre project has crystallised a debate about housing, transport and local benefits. Behind the mobilisation lies a question: who decides how a well-connected site is used?
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.
Brazil: Lula re-elected for a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro
Lula wins the 25 October vote. The latest count and a look back at a second round that reversed the initial standings.
Albania: an industrial step towards the EU
On 13 October, the EU and Albania provisionally closed the industrial chapter. This progress leaves follow-up and the remaining accession steps outstanding.
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.
After the vote, who oversees European laws?
Does a law achieve its aim once it has been passed? A September 2026 research briefing explains how the European Parliament can hold the executive to account.