European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Palestinian Arrested in Crete on Suspicion of Planning Terror Attack Linked to Hamas
A Palestinian man was arrested in Crete on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on Israeli targets. Authorities seized chemicals and lab
Zelenskyy to Meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer in London to discuss military aid and peace efforts. The mee
US Considers Using Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Gulf Allies' War Damages
The US Treasury is assessing the cost of damage to Gulf allies from Iranian attacks and exploring the use of frozen Iranian assets for compe
Pope Leo XIV Urges Spain to Reject Polarisation on First Day of Visit
Pope Leo XIV began a week-long visit to Spain, urging an end to polarising narratives. He praised Spain's commitment to international law an
US Defence Secretary Hegseth Uses D-Day Speech to Call Migration an 'Invasion' of Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described migration as an 'invasion' during a D-Day speech in Normandy. He pressed European allies to take
Kosovo Heads to Third Election in a Year as Political Paralysis Deepens
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in just over a year amid widespread voter frustration. The February 2025 vote was inconclusive
Armenia Votes in Election That Could Reshape South Caucasus Alliances
Armenians vote Sunday in a decisive election that will determine the country's future alignment between Russia and the West. Prime Minister
D-Day 82nd Anniversary: Veterans and Leaders Honor Allied Sacrifice in Normandy
On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed on five Normandy beaches. This year, six veterans returned to France for ceremonies at
EU-Western Balkans Summit: Enlargement Momentum, Protests, and a Dead Flamingo
The EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat saw renewed enlargement momentum after Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine. Protests erupted in Albani
Pope Leo XIV Urges Spain to Reject Polarisation on First Day of Visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on 6 June, his first visit to Spain since his election. He urged Spaniards to abandon polarising narratives a
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Lebanese Soldiers, Strains Fragile Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three Lebanese soldiers and six others, including a brigadier general. The attack threatens
Poland and Ukraine Clash Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Poland's deputy prime minister met Ukraine's presidential office head in Warsaw to discuss the naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian