European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kyiv's first school bell rings under threat of Russian strikes
Kyiv's school year opened with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid siren, just hours after Russian missiles struck the capital. The incide
Kremlin hybrid attacks push Europe toward tougher response
Germany has formally accused Russia of an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport, prompting new EU sanctions and a raised threat level. N
EU foreign ministers meet in Ireland as Berlin blames Russia for drone attack
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Ireland following Berlin's decision to blame Russia for a drone attack. The agenda includes Ukraine, tra
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second security law case
Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces. The off
Zelenskyy warns Russian skies are becoming unsafe for civilian flights
In his evening address on 1 September, Zelenskyy said the war Moscow started cannot be confined to Ukraine. He warned that the scale of Ukra
Spain approves €309M Ceuta package amid migration pressure
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a €309 million emergency package for Ceuta, equivalent to 16% of the city's GDP. The funds will su
Tokayev urges SCO to turn trade pledges into concrete projects
Kazakh President Kassym-Jom Tokayev urged SCO leaders to move from agreements to concrete initiatives as trade among members approaches $1 t
Berlin accuses Moscow of drone attack on Leipzig airport
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August carried explosives, fitting the pattern of
EU assembles expert panel to close defence gaps as Russian threat looms
The EU is forming a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, the UK, and Ukraine to accelerate defence capabil
Kazakhstan's new Kurultai marks shift to unicameral politics
Kazakhstan has replaced its bicameral parliament with a new unicameral Kurultai after a March referendum. Five parties won seats in the 145-
Keir Starmer to leave Parliament, focus on global role
Keir Starmer is resigning as MP for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on international affairs. He led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024 b
Orbán-backed Brussels think tank MCC Brussels to close after funding loss
MCC Brussels, the Eurosceptic think tank founded by Viktor Orbán's government, is closing after losing its Hungarian state funding. Director