European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UN Calls for Restraint as Israel Pushes Into Lebanon and Iran Warns of New Fronts
The United Nations has called for calm after Israeli forces pushed into Lebanon, risking the collapse of fragile US-Iran peace talks. Iran's
Trump Claims He Brokered Lebanon Ceasefire, Leaves Door Open for Iran Talks
Trump announced on Truth Social that Israeli troops will not enter Beirut and that both sides agreed to stop shooting. He also said negotiat
Hungary's Péter Magyar Heads to Berlin and Paris to Cement EU Reintegration
Péter Magyar travels to Berlin and Paris for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron. The visits follow a politic
EU States Struggle to Unify Drone Defense Amid Eastern Flank Incursions
EU countries face growing drone threats on the eastern flank, with incursions in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Finland. An internal docume
Sweden Raises Deportation Age for Teen Migrants to 21 in Policy Shift
Sweden will raise the age at which teenage migrants can be deported from 18 to 21. Those with deportation orders can now submit new residenc
Kyrgyzstan Urges UN Security Council Expansion for Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev has called for expanding the UN Security Council to include more seats for Asia, Africa, and
Permanent Court of Arbitration Rejects Rwanda's £100 Million Claim Against UK Over Migrant Deal
An international tribunal has dismissed Rwanda's claim for £100 million from the UK over a cancelled migrant deportation deal. The Permanent
French Navy Intercepts Russian-Linked Tanker in Atlantic Sanctions Enforcement
The French navy intercepted the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the operation aims to enforce sanctions and red
Rising US Borrowing Costs Pressure Trump Ahead of Midterms
US borrowing costs are rising as investors price in inflation risks from the Iran conflict and tariffs. Higher yields threaten economic grow
EU Set to Approve Return Hubs and Tougher Deportation Rules in Major Migration Shift
EU governments and the European Parliament are expected to finalize a deal on the Return Regulation, enabling deportation centres in third c
Former Syrian Officials Face Torture Trial in Vienna for Assad-Era Crimes
A former Syrian brigadier general and a police lieutenant colonel are on trial in Vienna for torturing opponents of Bashar al-Assad in Raqa
Hungary's PM Proposes Constitutional Change to Enable Presidential Removal
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed amending Hungary's Fundamental Law to permit the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. The move follow