European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU and Western Balkans Leaders Meet in Montenegro as Enlargement Talks Gain Momentum
EU and Western Balkans leaders are meeting in Montenegro to discuss enlargement. Montenegro, a frontrunner, could join the bloc as early as
Israel and Lebanon Agree Conditional Ceasefire After US-Led Talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire on Wednesday, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Tested by Russian Drone Incursions
Russian drone incursions into EU airspace have exposed divisions in Europe's response. MEPs from Lithuania and Finland discuss deterrence, d
UK and France Extend 'One-In, One-Out' Migrant Deal Until October 2026
France and the UK have extended their 'one-in, one-out' migrant returns agreement until 1 October 2026. Under Operation Hillmore, only 606 m
Kyrgyzstan Wins First UN Security Council Seat, Presses for Reform
Kyrgyzstan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, defeating the Philippines. It is the first Centra
Norwegian Teen Accused of UK Murder Plot for Swedish Foxtrot Gang
Johannes Natland, 19, is accused of flying from Norway to the UK in March 2024 to carry out a murder for the Swedish Foxtrot criminal networ
Hungary Ends Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Standoff
Hungary has lifted its two-year veto on Ukraine's EU accession, enabling the opening of the first cluster of negotiations. The breakthrough
EU to Strengthen Human Rights Safeguards for Migrant Return Hubs, Cypriot Minister Says
EU countries will explore more tangible human rights safeguards for migrants sent to return hubs in third countries, Cyprus' Deputy Minister
Lithuania's Shelter Shortage Exposed After Drone Alert Lockout
During a drone alert in Vilnius, residents found many shelters locked or inaccessible. Lithuania's National Audit Office reports only 53% of
Germany Fails to Secure UN Security Council Seat for First Time
Germany failed to win a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the first time, as Portugal and Austria secured the two Western European
Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Training Crash
Three Royal Navy personnel died early Wednesday when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon. Emergen
Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy' Over Lebanon Strikes
Donald Trump confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' during a heated phone call over Israeli military action in Lebanon. The