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• Brussels Proposes Landmark One Percent EU Online Gambling Levy to Fund Education Amid Intense Legal and Sovereignty Debates

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  European Parliament Vice-President Victor Negrescu has proposed a harmonized 1% tax on online gambling gross revenue to finance youth and education policies. While proponents argue...

• EU Fraud Watchdog OLAF Receives Referral to Investigate Peter Mandelson Following Epstein Files Revelations

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  The European Anti-Fraud Office, OLAF, has been formally asked to investigate former EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson following the release of documents detailing his relationship wi...

• EU Parliament President Issues Warning to Trump Loyalists Regarding Election Interference

  Published: Feb 26, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, has delivered a direct message to allies of Donald Trump, warning them against attempting to influence or meddle in Europ...

• Strategic Advisory Firm Global Counsel Announces Shutdown Amid Heightened Scrutiny

  Published: Feb 19, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Global Counsel, the influential advisory firm co-founded by British political heavyweight Lord Peter Mandelson, is set to close its operations. The decision follows sustained press...