European Politics
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France Demands Justice Overhaul After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance has ignited fury across France. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had multiple complaints of
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Focus on Oil Cap and Shadow Fleet
Brussels is finalizing a new sanctions package to tighten the oil price cap and crack down on Russia's shadow fleet. The proposal may delay
EU Migration Pact Takes Full Effect: Can Member States Deliver on Returns?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact fully enters force on 12 June, introducing mandatory pre-entry screening, faster asylum procedures, and r
Swiss Business and Unions Unite Against Immigration Cap Ahead of Sunday Vote
Switzerland's business leaders and unions are jointly opposing a hard-right initiative to cap immigration, warning it would harm the economy
France and Germany Scrap Joint Fighter Jet Project Amid Industrial Rivalry
France and Germany have scrapped the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme after years of deadlock between Dassault Av
Lavrov Rejects Talks, Says Military Action Will Decide Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected Ukraine's call for direct talks, calling Zelenskyy's open letter 'rude' and insisting milita
Ireland Faces Scrutiny Over Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland's alumina exports to Russia, legal under current EU sanctions, have drawn criticism for potentially aiding Moscow's war effort. The
France's Justice Minister Refuses to Resign After Girl's Murder Sparks Judicial Review
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ruled out resignation after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France. He apologized for
Orbán Returns to Brussels for Far-Right Gathering After Hungarian Election Setback
Viktor Orbán will attend a Patriots for Europe gathering in Brussels next week, his first return since his April election defeat. The visit
Latvian Forces Down Russian Drone Over Eastern Border Region
Latvian fighter jets intercepted and downed a drone that crossed into its airspace from Russia. Authorities issued emergency alerts in Ludza
EU Migration Pact Nears Full Implementation: Can Member States Deliver on Asylum Reform?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact enters full application on June 12, aiming to streamline border checks and share asylum responsibilities.
EU Faces Dual Test as Kosovo and Armenia Elections Signal Shifts in Russian Influence
Kosovo's incumbent party wins most votes but needs coalition; Armenia's pro-European PM secures majority despite Russian threats. EU defense