European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Rubio Stirs Greenland Tensions: 'Part of Denmark for Now'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a House committee that Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' fueling speculation about Washington's
Lebanese Minister Hopes US-Brokered Ceasefire with Israel Proves More Durable
Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassane Salamé expressed cautious optimism about the new US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, hoping it will be mor
Germany's UN Security Council Defeat: A Symptom of Waning Global Influence
Germany lost its bid for a UN Security Council seat, receiving only 104 votes against the required 127. The defeat highlights credibility pr
EU's €87 Billion Trade Surplus Drives Western Balkans Enlargement Push
EU chiefs gather in Tivat this week for a summit with Western Balkan leaders. The bloc's €87 billion trade surplus with the region and geopo
Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks, Paving Way for Negotiations
Hungary has lifted its veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks after a deal on Hungarian minority rights in Transcarpathia. The breakthrough al
Albania Protests Enter Fourth Day Over Trump-Linked Luxury Resort
For the fourth consecutive day, protesters in central Tirana have clashed with police over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump famil
EU and Western Balkans Leaders Meet in Montenegro as Enlargement Talks Gain Momentum
EU and Western Balkans leaders are meeting in Montenegro to discuss enlargement. Montenegro, a frontrunner, could join the bloc as early as
Israel and Lebanon Agree Conditional Ceasefire After US-Led Talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire on Wednesday, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Tested by Russian Drone Incursions
Russian drone incursions into EU airspace have exposed divisions in Europe's response. MEPs from Lithuania and Finland discuss deterrence, d
UK and France Extend 'One-In, One-Out' Migrant Deal Until October 2026
France and the UK have extended their 'one-in, one-out' migrant returns agreement until 1 October 2026. Under Operation Hillmore, only 606 m
Kyrgyzstan Wins First UN Security Council Seat, Presses for Reform
Kyrgyzstan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, defeating the Philippines. It is the first Centra
Norwegian Teen Accused of UK Murder Plot for Swedish Foxtrot Gang
Johannes Natland, 19, is accused of flying from Norway to the UK in March 2024 to carry out a murder for the Swedish Foxtrot criminal networ