European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation raises alarms over US justice independence
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, was confirmed as US attorney general by a narrow Senate vote. Critics warn his appointm
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone blast near gas pipeline
A drone exploded near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on Bulgaria's border with Romania, prompting Kyiv to deny any deliberate attack. Bulgari
Two drones spotted over Bundeswehr base in western Germany
Two drones were sighted over a Bundeswehr base in Mechernich on Thursday evening, prompting a military police response. The incident follows
Vučić rolls out red carpet for Zelenskyy in Belgrade balancing act
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić welcomed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Belgrade for the first official visit since 2019. The meeting h
Minsk follows Moscow in banning Euronews, tightening media clampdown
Belarus has banned Euronews' website, labeling it 'extremist' without prior notice. The move follows Russia's 2022 block on the outlet. Both
Hungary's Tisza Party picks András Baka as presidential nominee
The Tisza Party, holding a constitutional majority, has nominated András Baka for the Hungarian presidency. Baka, a former judge at the Euro
US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia's new right-wing president
The US State Department plans to announce a $1 billion security package for Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. Washington a
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv region kill three, including a child
Overnight Russian strikes on the Kyiv region killed three people, including a child, and injured three others. Separate attacks on Kyiv city
US appeals court halts Trump's White House ballroom project
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration must stop building the White House ballroom until Congress approves.
US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
The US Senate voted 86-11 to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy sector, including officials, oligarchs, and the shadow fleet. The
Belarus labels Euronews 'extremist' in retaliation, Tsikhanouskaya says
Belarus has designated Euronews as 'extremist', a move opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls revenge for its coverage. The label
Five arrested in Norfolk as anti-immigration unrest spreads over asylum housing plan
Five people have been arrested in Norfolk after anti-immigration protests turned violent in Thetford. The unrest is linked to a government p