European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Pashinyan Balances EU Aspirations and Russian Pressure Ahead of Armenian Vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan navigates a delicate path between pro-Western reforms and Russian economic pressure. He rules out an immediat
US Considers Expanding Nuclear Bomber Deployments in Eastern Europe
The United States is reportedly discussing the deployment of additional dual-capable aircraft in Poland and the Baltic states. This would ex
Zelenskyy Urges Europe and US to Bolster Air Defenses After Russian Barrage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense and US Patriot missile supplies are 'absolutely necessary'. A Russian b
Former Lebanese Deputy PM: No Trust in Any Side to Halt Border Conflict
Former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani expressed deep skepticism about a lasting ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border. He n
Swedish MEP Declares 'Era of Deportations' as EU Migration Policy Hardens
Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (ECR) argues the EU is facing the consequences of years of illegal migration, despite lower arrival numbers. He
Portugal Braces for Nationwide Strike Over Labour Law Overhaul
A general strike called by the CGTP union will disrupt transport, health, and education across Portugal on 3 June. The action protests the g
Germany's Expectations for Hungary's New Premier: A Test of EU Normalisation
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar makes his first official visit to Berlin, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a return to predicta
EU Approves Sweeping Hardline Migration Reforms, Expanding Deportation Powers
EU member states can now strike bilateral deals to create return hubs in non-EU countries. Detention limits rise to two years, with unlimite
EU Migration Law and US-Iran Tensions: Europe's Dual Challenge
The EU has approved a migration law allowing return hubs in third countries, sparking debate. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks are at risk aft
France Bars Israeli Offensive Arms from Eurosatory Defence Fair
France has banned Israeli exhibitors from showcasing offensive weapons at the Eurosatory defence fair in Paris. Only air defence and missile
Russian Missile Barrage Kills Nine Across Ukraine, Kyiv and Dnipro Hit
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The attacks follow Pr
EU Approves Controversial Return Hubs and Toughest Deportation Rules in Decades
The EU has greenlit a new migration law enabling return hubs in non-EU countries and home raids. Civil society groups warn of a xenophobic s