European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Defence Chief: Replacing US Military Assets Will Cost Europeans €500bn
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius says replacing US military assets withdrawn from Europe will cost €500bn. He calls for ur
Zelenskyy Intensifies Diplomatic Push to Force Russia into Peace Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is rallying European allies to force Russia into peace talks. He highlights Ukraine's strong frontline positions and lon
Airbus-Led Consortium Proposes New Fighter Jet After Franco-German Project Collapses
Airbus and eight partners have submitted a position paper to Berlin for a new fighter jet. The move follows the end of the Franco-German FCA
EU Targets Russian Oil Cap, Shadow Fleet, and Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package
The European Commission has unveiled its 21st sanctions package against Russia, focusing on delaying the oil price cap review to avoid marke
Man Arrested After Brutal Stabbing in Belfast; Far-Right Figures Call for Protests
A man in his 40s is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Belfast's New Lodge area. Police have arrested a suspect in his 30
Albanian PM Edi Rama Shares AI Video of Himself in Miniskirt to Mock Influencers
Edi Rama shared an AI video of himself in a miniskirt to criticize influencers protesting a luxury resort. The project, linked to Jared Kush
Franco-German FCAS Fighter Jet Project Collapses After Years of Disputes
Europe's largest joint defence project, the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet, has been scrapped after years of industrial rivalry. French and
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Facilities in Southern Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea, causing fires at key fuel depots. The strikes target
Letta: Europe must integrate or face subordination to US and China
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta warns that Europe must accelerate its single market integration to avoid becoming subservient to
Brussels Sees Mass Protests Over Alleged Police Brutality Amid Education Cuts
On 8 June, large crowds in Brussels condemned what they described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The protests are r
Russian Drone Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy Kill Three, Wound Dozens
Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy on 8 June, killing three civilians and wounding dozens. Ukrainian autho
Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Ukraine named an elite unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), triggering a major diplomatic row with Poland. Polish President Karol