European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Bulgaria Halts Direct Military Aid to Ukraine, Calls for Diplomacy
Bulgaria will no longer provide weapons from its army stocks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced. He cited socio-economic damag
EU and South Korea Forge Digital Trade Pact Amid Geopolitical Shifts
The EU and South Korea signed a new digital trade agreement at a summit in Brussels. Leaders also discussed semiconductor supply chains, eco
IAEA Board Demands Iran Grant Immediate Access to Nuclear Sites
The IAEA board voted 21-3 to demand Iran provide complete information on its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile and grant inspectors acces
Macron Warns Trust in French Institutions at Risk After Girl's Killing
President Emmanuel Macron warned that trust in France's institutions is at stake after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The suspect had pr
Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Plant with Domestically Produced Flamingo Cruise Missile
Ukraine struck a Russian military plant in Cheboksary using its own FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile. The facility supplies components for drone
Five EU states propose tougher entry rules to prevent future Orbán-style backsliding
Five EU founding members propose beefing up accession treaties with safeguard clauses to penalize democratic breaches. The initiative target
Belfast Violence: Anti-Immigration Protests Leave Homes Burned, Families Displaced
Anti-immigration protests in Belfast escalated into violence on June 10, resulting in burnt homes and displaced families. The unrest follows
Airbus-Led Team Gen 6 Consortium to Pitch German-Backed Fighter Jet After FCAS Collapse
Airbus and seven partners will unveil Team Gen 6 at the ILA air show in Berlin, urging the German government to award contracts by mid-2026.
Germany's Defence Resolve: Why the Numbers Tell a Different Story
Survey data shows German willingness to defend is higher than often reported, especially when accounting for population size and non-combat
EU Streamlines Defence Procurement to Counter Russian Threats and US Disengagement
EU negotiators have approved a package to simplify defence procurement and transfers across member states. Permits for new facilities must b
EU-South Korea Summit: Digital Trade, Defence, and the Geopolitics of Microchips
European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Brussels
France's Judicial Crisis: How Europe Compares on Judge Numbers
France has 11 professional judges per 100,000 people, well below the European average of 22. Croatia leads the EU with 42.4, while Ireland h