European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Rejects US Forced Labour Tariff Threats as Unjustified
The European Commission has dismissed US threats of additional 10% tariffs over forced labour as unjustified, pointing to its own strict ban
Israel's Lebanon Campaign Risks Undermining US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Israeli drone strikes killed six in southern Lebanon and hit a car near Beirut, defying a US-brokered deal. Tehran warns the escalation jeop
Kazakhstan's Day of Remembrance: Honoring Soviet Famine and Repression Victims
Kazakhstan marks 31 May as a day of remembrance for the millions who died in the Soviet famine and political purges. President Kassym-Jomart
EU Offers Limited Fiscal Flexibility on Energy Costs in Response to Italy's Demands
The European Commission announced limited fiscal flexibility for energy resilience investments, responding to Italy's push for crisis treatm
EU Sanctions Envoy: China Remains 'Very Big Problem' for Russia Measures
EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says China remains a 'very big problem' for the effectiveness of measures against Russia. Beijing contin
MEPs Call for EU Sanctions Against Former RT France Chief Xenia Fedorova
Renew Europe MEPs have formally requested EU sanctions against Xenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The French commentator now appe
Portugal Grounded: General Strike Shuts Hospitals, Schools, and Airports Over Labour Reforms
Portugal faces a major general strike as workers protest the government's proposed labour law overhaul. Hospitals report near-total walkouts
Bavarian Hotel Refuses Israeli Guests: Antisemitism Probe Underway
An Israeli traveler was denied a hotel room in Bavaria after staff reportedly said 'no Jews allowed.' The case is now under investigation by
Europe's Drone Security Gaps Exposed After Romanian Incident
A Russian drone crashed into a Romanian apartment block, with Moscow offering no apologies. The EU's drone security plan faces challenges as
NATO Secretary General Rutte Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv Amid Russian Attacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for an unannounced visit, confirmed by Ukrainian railway officials. The trip
EU Commission Seeks Council Approval to Defend Spain in €106M US Energy Lawsuit
The European Commission is seeking European Council permission to defend Spain against a €106 million US lawsuit under the Energy Charter Tr
UK Treasury Minister Calls Britain's Return to EU 'Inevitable'
UK Treasury minister Lord Spencer Livermore has stated that Britain's return to the European Union is 'an inevitability'. His comments come