European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Europe's real foundation: coal and steel, not red tape
The EU has published over 10,000 legal acts in the last term, burdening SMEs. Gitta Connemann calls for a moratorium on new rules and a one-
Putin vows to seize European vessels in shadow fleet dispute
Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European ships in response to EU measures against Russia's shadow fleet. Several European countries h
Fake videos and false claims target French presidential hopefuls
Researchers have linked a disinformation campaign to the Russian-aligned Matryoshka network. Fabricated videos and false claims have targete
Morocco renews Ceuta and Melilla claims amid migrant abuse accusations
Morocco's CNDH report alleges Spanish security forces assaulted migrants during the July Ceuta border surge. Justice Minister Ouahbi reaffir
Metsola's plenary overhaul aims to turn Strasbourg into a real debating chamber
From September, the European Parliament will trial fixed finishing times, unscheduled speaking slots, and more direct exchanges with commiss
Trump confirms secret switch from Air Force One over Iran threat
Trump confirmed he was secretly moved to a different aircraft during a July trip to Turkey after a credible threat. The operation involved a
Belarusian opposition figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
Aliaksandr Milinkevich, the physicist who united Belarus's opposition in the 2006 presidential election, has died at 79. A Sakharov Prize la
Zelenskyy's Kosovo remarks strain ties with Prishtina
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's position on Kosovo remains unchanged, angering officials in Prishtina. Kosovo's foreign minister expresse
EU's Taliban engagement draws sharp criticism five years after Kabul's fall
Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, EU officials held closed-door talks with Taliban representatives in Brussels. Form
Hungary's parliament elects former ECHR judge András Baka as president
Hungary's parliament elected former ECHR judge András Baka as president on Tuesday. The vote follows the contested removal of his predecesso
Qatar sees progress in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz
Qatar says Iran and Oman have moved to technical talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic remains far below pre-war levels,
Latvia launches 'Werewolf' operation to counter Belarus border surge
Latvia has launched a new security operation, 'Werewolf', to reinforce its border with Belarus after a spike in illegal crossings. Prime Min