Subscribe to The Mace

Trump’s Catholic allies are exerting growing influence in Rome as a new conclave approaches. Backed by wealthy donors and political operatives, they are campaigning for a more traditional

The EU has agreed a €201 billion budget for 2025, prioritising research, health, education and climate action. Key programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ receive increased funding,

The Council of the European Union sanctions traffickers of Captagon, a drug that funds the Syrian regime and terrorist groups

The "Effective Anti-smoking Policies" Index analyses public policies aimed to eradicate smoking, in 59 countries

Luigi Di Maio's candidacy irks key countries across the EU and the Gulf

Hungary’s opposition seems united around little more than its dislike of the PM and his Fidesz party. Will that be enough to beat him in April's elections? 

Mace hears from economist and climate expert Professor Dieter Helm on his assessment of Cop26

Can new laws make farming pay? If not, our countryside faces the biggest threat for centuries

To fight the immigration crisis, the EU must take a firm stance on human rights in Nigeria

Australia’s top envoy in London reflects on moving from politics to diplomacy and on the deep historical ties that bind his country with the United Kingdom.