By next@nextstorynow.com 
Leadership Transitions in Europe
US Foreign Policy and Global Reactions
President Donald Trump has initiated a major staff reshuffle, appointing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting National Security Adviser and nominating Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador. The administration continues to push its conservative agenda, creating a Religious Liberty Commission and pursuing budget cuts aimed at federal agencies. Legal challenges are emerging over efforts to eliminate Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans. Source
US–Iran Negotiations
High-level negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing, with discussions focusing on nuclear programs and sanctions. Iran has proposed meetings with European counterparts before engaging directly with the US. France has indicated a willingness to restore UN sanctions if no deal is reached. Source
European Political Community Summit
Albania is set to host the Sixth European Political Community Summit on May 16, 2025. The summit aims to facilitate political and economic coordination among European states, focusing on security, economic stability, and democratic governance. Source
Upcoming Elections and Political Events
- Australia: Federal elections scheduled for May 3, 2025.
- Romania: Presidential elections to be held between May 4 and May 18, 2025.
- Albania: Parliamentary elections scheduled for May 11, 2025.
- Philippines: General elections set for May 12, 2025.
- Poland: Presidential election scheduled for May 18, 2025.
These elections are expected to influence regional dynamics and international relations.