European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Hungary Ends Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Standoff
Hungary has lifted its two-year veto on Ukraine's EU accession, enabling the opening of the first cluster of negotiations. The breakthrough
EU to Strengthen Human Rights Safeguards for Migrant Return Hubs, Cypriot Minister Says
EU countries will explore more tangible human rights safeguards for migrants sent to return hubs in third countries, Cyprus' Deputy Minister
Lithuania's Shelter Shortage Exposed After Drone Alert Lockout
During a drone alert in Vilnius, residents found many shelters locked or inaccessible. Lithuania's National Audit Office reports only 53% of
Germany Fails to Secure UN Security Council Seat for First Time
Germany failed to win a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the first time, as Portugal and Austria secured the two Western European
Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Training Crash
Three Royal Navy personnel died early Wednesday when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon. Emergen
Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy' Over Lebanon Strikes
Donald Trump confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' during a heated phone call over Israeli military action in Lebanon. The
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