June 23, 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of the referendum that took the United Kingdom out of the European Union. The Commission claims to be ready for a rapprochement. But the conditions set are those of a return, not a partnership. François-Xavier Lemoyne analyzes the terms of a reconciliation that has yet to choose its name.
Jun 24, 2026 9 2
The Taliban delegation came to Brussels to negotiate the return of Afghan exiles. The same day in Rabat, Cardinal Parolin reminded that fraternity cannot be reduced to a utilitarian vision. Two languages that are completely opposed. François-Xavier Lemoyne deciphers the European paradox.
Jun 24, 2026 9 3
The European Commission received an official delegation from the Taliban government in Kabul to discuss the repatriation of Afghan migrants. A move that implicitly legitimizes a regime under which Afghan Christians directly suffer persecution.
Jun 23, 2026 10 2
On June 23, 2016, 51.9% of Britons voted to leave the European Union. Ten years later, neither the British nor Europe are celebrating. The assessment raises a deeper question: what do we want from Europe?
Jun 23, 2026 8 2
Zelensky was in Evian for the G7, hoping to convince Trump to pressure Moscow. Meanwhile, Russian drones struck eastern Ukraine, and a Russian ship provoked in the English Channel. The gap between conferences and the field does not close.
Jun 23, 2026 6 0
