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Kaja Kallas, 47, is the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Estonia. She is known in Europe as the “Iron Lady” for her firm support for Ukraine and her tough stance on Russia. She has been appointed head of European diplomacy, succeeding Josep Borrell as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Who is she really, and how did she get to this coveted position? Here is her story.

Head of European Diplomacy

Known as Estonia's “Iron Lady”, Kaja Kallas has just been appointed to one of the EU's most important posts.

Kaja Kallas

65 years old, a member of the CDU (the German conservative party) and one of the most powerful women in the world: Ursula von der Leyen has just been appointed head of the European Commission. Internationally, she is known as "Madame Europe". But who is she really, and how did she get one of the EU's most coveted jobs?

President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected as head of the European Commission. Who is she and how did she get there?

Ursula Von der Leyen

On July 23rd, Spain decides whether to put an end to four years of left-wing politics – which even the Socialists sometimes considered too far left. However, the alternative would likely be a coalition of conservatives and far-right extremists.

A coalition between the Spanish People's Party and the extreme right could bring down the socialist government.

Spain at Political Crossroads

Roberta Metsola was part of the first wave of Maltese MEPs elected in 2004. Today she has been reappointed as President of the European Parliament for a second consecutive term. At 45, she is the youngest in this role. But what exactly does her job actually entail? And how does she carry out her duties?

President of the European Parliament

Metsola has been reappointed as President of the European Parliament for a second term. But what exactly is her job?

Roberta Metsola

From his gilded youth in Europe to the bloody repression of the Arab Spring, this is the engrossing story of Muammar Gaddafi's second son who, despite arrest warrants for crimes against humanity, is running for election in Libya.

Saif Al Islam Gaddafi's Comeback

This is the engrossing story of Muammar Gaddafi's second son who, despite arrest warrants for crimes against humanity, is running for election in Libya.

Son of a Dictator

In 2019, Morocco celebrated 20 years of King Muhammad VI's reign. He's managed to impose his own style through gradual reforms. But the country is also deeply divided and unequal. Though the King wishes to reform, he must face opposing forces of tradition and common law. The challenges are numerous and the threats are significant. He must constantly walk a political tightrope to keep revolution at bay.

The King must constantly walk a political tightrope to keep revolution at bay.

Mohammed VI, The King With Two Faces

Since independence in 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours. The Israel-Palestine war and Syria Civil War have gravely destabilised the country politically and economically.

Lebanon: Other Peoples' Wars

Since 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours.

Mapping the World

The Persian Gulf is a geopolitical hotspot where most of the world's oil reserves are concentrated. At the mouth of this small, almost enclosed sea, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive points for international trade. A focus on the Persian Gulf and the region that surrounds it.

Persian Gulf: The Sea of the Middle East

 A focus on the Persian Gulf and the region that surrounds it.

A look back at the last 12 months before Britain left the European Union, which finally happened on 31 January 2020. It was a year of chaos and plotting, fear and loathing, often descending into farce.

A look back at the last chaotic 12 months before Britain left the European Union on 31 January 2020

Brexit Endgame: 2019-2020

The far right National Rally could soon be in government in France. We take a look at other EU countries where far-right parties are in power.

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Kaja Kallas

Head of European Diplomacy

Ursula Von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Spain at Political Crossroads

Roberta Metsola

President of the European Parliament

Son of a Dictator

Saif Al Islam Gaddafi's Comeback

Mohammed VI, The King With Two Faces

Mapping the World

Lebanon: Other Peoples' Wars

Mapping the World

Persian Gulf: The Sea of the Middle East

Brexit Endgame: 2019-2020

The Far Right in Europe

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Kaja Kallas

Head of European Diplomacy

Ursula Von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Spain at Political Crossroads

Roberta Metsola

President of the European Parliament

Son of a Dictator

Saif Al Islam Gaddafi's Comeback

Mohammed VI, The King With Two Faces

Mapping the World

Lebanon: Other Peoples' Wars

Mapping the World

Persian Gulf: The Sea of the Middle East

Brexit Endgame: 2019-2020

The Far Right in Europe

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