European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump Reportedly Blasts Netanyahu Over Lebanon Escalation, Fears Iran Talks at Risk
US President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call on Monday, warning that the es
How Drone Incursions Became a Persistent Reality Across Europe
A Russian drone strike on a Romanian apartment block injured two civilians, marking a new phase in spillover from the war in Ukraine. Incurs
EU Return Hubs: Why They Are Being Established and Why They Spark Controversy
The EU has approved a new law enabling member states to establish return hubs for irregular migrants in non-EU countries. Critics warn of hu
IRGC General Warns Iran Has Undisclosed Military Options as US Talks Stall
Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi claims Iran has not revealed all its military 'trump cards' and is prepared for direct confrontation.
France Detains Tanker Linked to Iranian Network Moving Russian Oil
French Navy intercepts the Tagor off Brittany, linked to Iranian trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's network. The vessel, sailing under a fa
Brussels to Rebuke Rome Over Untargeted Fuel Duty Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
The EU Commission will criticize Italy's untargeted fuel excise reductions in upcoming recommendations. Rome seeks fiscal flexibility for en
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic with Grand Military Parade in Rome
Italy celebrated 80 years of the Republic with a military parade and aerial displays in Rome. The event commemorated the 1946 institutional
Belgian Poll: US Seen as Bigger Threat Than China for First Time
Over 50% of Belgians consider the US an adversary, compared to 40-44% for China. The annual De Stemming poll shows a sharp drop in trust aft
Magyar Signals Imminent Deal on Hungarian Minority Rights to Unlock Ukraine's EU Accession Talks
Péter Magyar expressed optimism about a technical agreement on Hungarian minority rights in Ukraine as soon as this week. A breakthrough cou
EU Tests Rapid Deployment Force in Spanish Drills with 2,500 Troops
Spain hosts MILEX 26, a major EU military exercise involving 2,500 troops from 13 member states. The drills test the bloc's Rapid Deployment
EU Leaders Signal Willingness to Join Ukraine Peace Talks, but Only After Ceasefire
EU leaders will consider direct engagement in Ukraine-Russia peace talks at their June summit, but only after Russia agrees to an unconditio
EU Migration Deal Ushers in 'Era of Deportations,' Swedish MEP Declares
Swedish conservative MEP Charlie Weimers declares the EU has entered an 'era of deportations' after a landmark migration deal. The new law i