# Polimeme — Europe > Polimeme tracks multilingual opinion journalism and groups articles arguing about the same story into discussions. This page lists the current curated discussions. > **Europe.** A shared European institution, precedent or border is at stake. Reach layers, each a separate list: [Global](/) 27 · [Regional](/regional) 20 · [Domestic](/domestic) 35 Blocs within Regional: [Europe](/regional/europe) 12 · [Middle East](/regional/middle-east) 8 ## Merz, the AfD and the authority test Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_285f7312b0de3cfa Latest activity: 2026-08-27 12:47 UTC · 25 pieces · 12 sources Merz faces pressure over weak authority, stalled reform and his handling of the AfD. Critics say symbolism and media discipline will not fix the CDU’s slump, while defenders argue the attacks on him and his Ukraine line are exaggerated. ## Ceuta, border pressure and EU solidarity Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_3bd5e2f0f54b01ae Latest activity: 2026-08-27 00:33 UTC · 135 pieces · 83 sources Spanish ministers, Moroccan leverage claims, and European leaders disagree over whether Ceuta exposed a migration surge, a sovereignty breach, or a failure of coordination. One side wants tighter security control and temporary containment; the other wants legal restraint, solidarity, and a non-escalatory response. ## Ceuta: security, control and humanitarian response Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_8be764654f939aaf Latest activity: 2026-08-27 00:33 UTC · 31 pieces · 10 sources Madrid faces a choice between treating the Ceuta surge as a sovereignty and security test or building a coordinated reception and legal response. Some demand tighter command and a firmer line on Morocco; others say delay and improvisation have already damaged control and credibility. ## Ukraine war aims and ceasefire limits Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_263b411a91beb2d6 Latest activity: 2026-08-26 20:33 UTC · 4 pieces · 4 sources Branko Milanovic warns that small European states push the great powers toward a nuclear-risk war while shifting the costs onto others. Nicolas Tenzer and Goffredo Buccini argue that a ceasefire now would reward Moscow, weaken Ukraine, and leave Europe exposed to Russian pressure. ## Ukraine aid and Russian nuclear threats Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_40667196c90e533e Latest activity: 2026-08-25 14:41 UTC · 8 pieces · 8 sources London, Kyiv and Moscow are locked in a fight over whether nuclear threats can cap Western support or whether they should trigger more aid and faster Ukrainian weapons production. Critics call the warnings bluff and coercion; supporters argue that hesitation rewards Russian pressure and weakens Europe’s response. ## Armenia, Russia and the South Caucasus Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_1b104404afeda4f4 Latest activity: 2026-08-25 08:14 UTC · 5 pieces · 3 sources Armenia faces pressure from Moscow while EU-linked voices push regional ties and less dependence on a single protector. The split runs between renewed reliance on Russia and a wider mix of European, regional, and network links. ## Right-wing style and welfare politics Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_1636404fe4154665 Latest activity: 2026-08-23 16:40 UTC · 5 pieces · 2 sources Norwegian writers link casual dress on the right to a political project that softens tax cuts and welfare retrenchment. One line treats flannel and rough branding as cover for inequality; another asks whether image spending can still win middle-class support. ## Almaraz, closure or extension Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_d512705416c655c2 Latest activity: 2026-08-19 04:01 UTC · 9 pieces · 8 sources Pedro Sánchez’s government faces pressure to keep Almaraz running for supply security and lower prices, while critics say any extension breaks the phase-out pact and rewards the utility lobby. Supporters treat the plant as a useful bridge for grid stability and emissions; opponents point to safety doubts, opacity, and the political cost of changing the timetable. ## Europe’s drone defence Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_2d9b3f2002214825 Latest activity: 2026-08-19 08:30 UTC · 8 pieces · 7 sources EU planners, NATO officials, and eastern-flank experts push for faster drone defence that links military and civilian protection. Some want common funding and standards, while others stress cohesion, selective capabilities, and national deterrence. ## Serbia, Ukraine and the West Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_576a32e7309eee40 Latest activity: 2026-08-17 18:30 UTC · 7 pieces · 6 sources Zelensky's contact with Vučić tests whether Belgrade can deepen ties with Kyiv and Washington without cutting its line to Moscow. Supporters see room for accession and leverage; critics see delay, sanctions avoidance, and tactical hedging. ## Trump, Ukraine and the Alaska line Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_f92d01738c14f85e Latest activity: 2026-08-15 02:45 UTC · 10 pieces · 9 sources Trump's Ukraine policy now swings between bargaining with Moscow and promises to Kyiv, while critics say that leaves Russia with the advantage and Ukraine exposed. Others push for interceptors, long-range weapons, intelligence and sanctions to raise the cost of continued war. ## Cyprus talks and the UN push Discussion: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_4fe53a20a3cd20b8 Latest activity: 2026-08-08 05:19 UTC · 13 pieces · 4 sources The UN chief’s move has reopened pressure on Nicosia and Ankara, while local leaders still face criticism for slow preparation and weak urgency. One line backs a better process to keep a federal deal alive; the other says Turkey’s two-state stance and thin political will keep a breakthrough out of reach.