European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Hungary's New Government Scrutinises Orbán-Era Defence Plan for Corruption Risks
Hungary's new government will reassess a major EU defence funding request worth €16.2 billion submitted by the previous Orbán administration
Vienna Court Clears Former Austrian Diplomat in Case Involving Novichok Document
A Vienna criminal court acquitted former senior diplomat Johannes Peterlik of charges related to leaking a classified OPCW document containi
Greek Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 MPs in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Investigation
The Greek parliament voted to lift immunity from 13 MPs from the ruling New Democracy party, enabling a European Public Prosecutor's Office
Sanna Marin Urges EU to Integrate Ukraine's Battlefield Lessons into Defence Strategy
Sanna Marin argues the EU is as dependent on Ukraine's military expertise as Kyiv is on Western aid. She warns that without applying Ukraine
Starmer Rejects Resignation Demands Amid Diplomatic Appointment Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The c
Moldovan Court Sentences Oligarch Plahotniuc to 19 Years for $1 Billion Bank Fraud
A Moldovan court has sentenced oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for fraud and leading a criminal organisation linked to th
EU Moves to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions
The European Union has launched a written procedure to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and its 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Spain Commits €7 Billion to Public Housing in Bid to Ease Deepening Crisis
Spain's government has approved a €7 billion plan to address a severe housing crisis, tripling public investment over four years. The initia
EU Nations Enact Social Media Bans as Brussels Prepares Age Verification Tool
Multiple EU member states are implementing bans on social media for children under various age limits, citing mental health concerns. The Eu
Spain's Push to Suspend EU-Israel Deal Faces Overwhelming Opposition
Spain's proposal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement lacks the necessary consensus among member states. Key countries like German
EU Weighs Freezing €1.5 Billion for Serbia Over Judicial Reforms and Russia Ties
The European Commission is evaluating a suspension of €1.5 billion in EU funds for Serbia over judicial reforms that undermine independence.
Starmer Concedes Error in Mandelson Appointment Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The appointment proceeded des