European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Iran State Media: No Final Decision Yet on US Peace Deal Despite Optimism
Iranian state media says Tehran has not made a final decision on the US peace deal. US President Trump and Pakistan had signaled a deal coul
UK Forces Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel Operation
Royal Marine Commandos and NCA officers boarded the Russian vessel Smyrtos in a six-hour operation. The ship is part of Moscow's shadow flee
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes as EU Accession Talks Advance
Ukraine and Russia launched new aerial attacks on each other's territory. Kyiv's EU accession talks reached a milestone, with candidate stat
Trump Claims US-Iran Deal Imminent Ahead of G7 Summit in Évian
US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran could be finalized on Sunday, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's fo
London’s Trooping the Colour Draws Crowds and Anti-Monarchy Protests
Thousands attended King Charles III’s official birthday parade in London. Anti-monarchy protesters held up posters and pictures of Prince An
French Cities Impose Curfews on Minors During World Cup After Violence
Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand have introduced night-time curfews for unaccompanied minors during the World Cup. The measures follow urban vi
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes as EU Opens Membership Talks with Kyiv
Overnight strikes between Ukraine and Russia left nine injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and one dead in Krasnodar Krai. The European Commiss
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect: What It Means for Poland and the Continent
The EU migration pact is now in force, replacing the Dublin system with mandatory solidarity. Poland is temporarily exempt due to the Ukrain
Swiss Voters to Decide on Population Cap That Could End EU Free Movement
Swiss citizens head to the polls Sunday on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, from the right-wing Swiss
Kaja Kallas's Fight to Save EU Diplomacy from Internal Power Struggles
A French proposal to restructure the EU's diplomatic service threatens to strip Kaja Kallas of key powers. Three scenarios emerge, from Comm
Russia's Opposition in Exile Seeks Unity as New Party Launches in Berlin
Ilya Yashin's new party, The Peaceful Forces of Russia, launched in Berlin, seeking to unite a fragmented opposition. Despite Putin's high a
Germany Warns of Drone Threat to Bundestag as Counter-Measures Expand
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warns of increased drone attack risks to the Bundestag and constitutional bodies. He urges perma