European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
German Prosecutors Seek Life Sentence for Saudi Man in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
Prosecutors in Magdeburg have called for the maximum sentence for Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi-born psychiatrist who drove into a Christmas
Paris and Berlin Propose Gradual EU Integration Plan Ahead of Balkans Summit
France and Germany have co-signed a paper calling for a new 'structured gradual integration' approach for EU candidate countries. The plan a
EU Weighs Excluding Military-Age Ukrainian Men from Temporary Protection
EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men. The proposal would exclude those aged 23-60
EU Unveils Support Package for Armenia as Pashinyan Faces Pivotal Election
The European Commission has pledged a support package for Armenia, including €50 million in financial aid, to mitigate Russian economic pres
Inside the Deal That Ended Hungary's Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession
After two years of deadlock, Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine's EU accession following a change in leadership and bilateral talks on minor
Eleven European States Push for Stricter Russian Tourist Visa Rules
Sweden, Czechia, and nine other nations urge the EU to tighten visa rules for Russian tourists. They argue that holiday travel undermines EU
Germany Hits Record 332,500 Naturalizations in 2025, Syrians Lead
Germany recorded 332,500 naturalizations in 2025, a 14% increase from 2024. Syrians made up 20% of new citizens, but numbers fell by nearly
Germany's Decline Threatens Europe's Future: A Call for Pragmatic Renewal
Germany lost its UN Security Council bid to smaller nations like Portugal and Austria, exposing a loss of trust and credibility. The country
US Seeks Direct Stake in Azerbaijan's Pipelines as Post-Conflict Economic Ties Deepen
A senior US official announced Washington's desire for a direct stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure. The announcement
Two Charged After Violent Protests Over Henry Nowak Murder in Southampton
Two men have been charged following violent protests in Southampton over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. The demonstrations erupted a
Cyprus and Kazakhstan Sign Five Agreements to Boost Economic and Diplomatic Ties
Cyprus and Kazakhstan signed five cooperation agreements during President Nikos Christodoulides' historic visit to Astana. The deals cover e
Iran-Linked Social Network Faked Scottish and Irish Identities to Spread Propaganda
Clemson University researchers found that accounts posing as Scottish and Irish nationals were run by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Cor