European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Von der Leyen in Kyiv: EU-Ukraine Drone Pact and Accession Talks Advance
Ursula von der Leyen's July trip to Kyiv marked a shift in momentum, with a new EU-Ukraine drone partnership signed and accession talks adva
Former Autostrade CEO Among 32 Convicted in Genoa Bridge Collapse Trial
Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, received a 12-year sentence for the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43.
Russia-Linked Disinformation Campaign Storm-1516 Behind Fake Hezbollah Bastille Day Threat
A video threatening attacks on Bastille Day in France, purportedly from Hezbollah, has been debunked as fake. Researchers link it to the Rus
EU Defence Commissioner Backs Military Mobility Plan as MEPs Push for 2028 Deadline
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius says the EU's military mobility package is essential for rapid troop movement across the
European Prosecutor Charges Four Greek MPs in CAP Fraud Investigation
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens has charged four sitting Greek MPs and 18 others in an alleged fraud ring involving
Kushner Tells EU Ministers US Seeks Radical Overhaul of Gaza Aid Model
Jared Kushner told EU and Arab ministers in a closed-door meeting that the US wants to replace the current UN-led humanitarian system in Gaz
Ukraine's Dismissed Defence Minister Fedorov Accuses Army Chief of Blocking Reforms
Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says his conflict with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi led to his dismissal. He accuses Syrsky
EU Ministers Label China a 'Critical Long-Term Strategic Challenge'
EU foreign ministers have issued a joint assessment warning that China's asymmetric advantages in trade, technology, and critical raw materi
Hungary's 20 August Fireworks Cost a Quarter of Previous Bill, but Critics Still Decry Waste
Hungary's 20 August fireworks will cost just €11.1 million, a quarter of the previous €48.6 million contract with a Fidesz-linked firm. Crit
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Serhii Koretskyi as New Prime Minister Amid Energy Crisis
Ukraine’s parliament has approved Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister, part of President Zelenskyy’s cabinet reshuffle. Koretskyi, former hea
EU Defence Chief: Ukraine's Military Gains Should Force Putin to Negotiate
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius argues that Ukraine's recent deep strikes against Russian maritime and energy targets str
Musk Backs Le Pen Ahead of French Presidential Vote, Sparking Interference Concerns
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Marine Le Pen for the 2027 French presidential election, calling her 'France's last hope.' The intervention