European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kaja Kallas Under Fire: EU Foreign Policy's Structural Flaws Exposed
An informal French paper proposing reforms to Kaja Kallas's role has laid bare deep tensions in EU foreign policy. Critics say the High Repr
Iran Claims US Deal Near as Trump Accuses Tehran of Bad Faith
Iran's foreign minister insists a deal with the US is imminent, but Trump calls leaked terms 'lies.' Pakistan confirms a final text has been
EU Ambassadors Unlock First Cluster of Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova
EU ambassadors reached a deal Friday to open the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova. The agreement includes a rule-of
Poland's First F-35 'Husarz' Jets Enter Service with Nationwide Flypast
Poland officially welcomed its first three F-35 'Husarz' fighters with a flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź. The fifth-generation
UNHCR Deputy Chief Urges Gradual Change to EU Protection for Ukrainians
The UNHCR deputy chief has urged EU member states to implement any changes to the temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees very gr
Inside the Push for SAFE II: Europe's Defence Financing Debate Heats Up
EU policymakers are planning SAFE II, a second defence financing tool, but eastern flank states push for grants instead of loans. Drone incu
US Pulls Long-Range Strike Assets from NATO, Deepening Rift with Europe
The US is cutting access to long-range bombers, naval strike groups, and fighter jets available to NATO allies. The move comes as President
US Plans to Reduce Fighter Jets and Warships for NATO in Europe, Report Says
The US reportedly plans to cut fighter jets and warships for NATO in Europe. European nations are racing to bolster defenses as Russia may t
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reciprocal Integration in Migration Crisis on Tenerife Visit
Pope Leo XIV concluded his Spain tour in Tenerife, calling for reciprocal integration between migrants and host societies. He urged migrants
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect: What Changes at the Border
The EU's new migration pact introduces mandatory border screenings within seven days, fast-track asylum rejections for low-success nationali
EU Migration Pact's 'Mandatory Solidarity' Falls Short as States Relocate Fewer Than 9,000 Asylum Seekers
The EU's new Pact on Migration introduces 'mandatory solidarity,' but member states have reduced commitments to relocate fewer than 9,000 as
Ukraine's Drone Campaign Strangles Russian Supply Lines to Crimea
Ukraine is systematically targeting Russian ground lines of communication to Crimea, destroying bridges and fuel convoys. The campaign has t