European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Russian Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv, Sparking Major Fires
Russia launched 117 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv and Mykolaiv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most, but strikes caused fi
NATO to Reduce Kosovo Peacekeeping Force as Security Improves
NATO will reduce its KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo over the next year, citing an improved security situation. The alliance says cuts wil
Jordan Bardella Courts Vlaams Belang in Brussels to Build Far-Right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's Rassemblement National, met with Vlaams Belang in Brussels on 11 June. The visit aimed to deepen far-rig
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect as Pope Criticises Hardening Rhetoric
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into force today, aiming to fast-track procedures and shift burden from frontline states. Pope
Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes, Signals Potential Deal After Talks
Trump cancels fresh strikes on Iran after talks reach highest level of Iranian leadership. He hints at a signing deal but keeps naval blocka
IMF Urges Eurozone Fiscal Tightening as High-Debt Nations Seek Relief
The IMF has called on euro area countries to tighten fiscal policy, not relax it further, amid the energy crisis. High-debt nations such as
EU Migration Chief: Talks with Taliban Necessary for Migrant Returns
The EU's migration commissioner says Europe has no choice but to engage with the Taliban on migrant returns. Around 20 member states support
Kaja Kallas Defends EU Diplomatic Service as Paris Pushes Reform Options
Kaja Kallas has defended the European External Action Service in an internal email amid growing calls for reform. Paris has circulated a dis
Portugal Invokes EU Budget Safeguard Clause to Manage Energy Crisis Costs
Portugal triggers the EU safeguard clause to temporarily shoulder energy costs without breaching budget rules. Finance Minister Joaquim Mira