European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Sweden to Donate 16 Gripen Jets, Ukraine Plans Purchase of 20 New Models
Sweden announced it will donate 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Ukraine also plans to purchase up
Kallas: EU Cannot Be Neutral Mediator in Ukraine-Russia Talks
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated the EU will never be a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia. She emphasized the bloc's supp
Hungary's Rule of Law Progress Opens Door to €17 Billion in Frozen EU Funds
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says Hungary has shown a 'clear and steadfast' commitment to rule-of-law reforms. The comments come
Germany and Netherlands to Deploy Joint NATO Command in Baltics
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year. The 1GNC command centre, capable of contr
Spanish Court Overturns Ana Duato Tax Fraud Acquittal, Orders Retrial
Spain's National Court has overturned the acquittal of actress Ana Duato in the Nummaria tax fraud case. The court ordered a retrial for Dua
Gaza Stabilisation Force Plans Falter as Troop Pledges Unfulfilled
The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, announced in February, has stalled as none of the five pledging nations have deployed signif
Russia Authorizes Bank Employees to Counter Ukrainian Drones as Defenses Falter
Russia's State Duma has passed a law authorizing bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones, reflecting the Kremlin's inability to defend
Portuguese Police Arrest Five in Probe of Socialist Party Corruption Network
Portuguese Judicial Police arrested five individuals and named 37 suspects in a corruption investigation focused on the Socialist Party's lo
EU-Mercosur Deal Falsely Blamed for Rejected Brazilian Coffee Shipment in Poland
A shipment of Brazilian green coffee rejected in Poznań due to pests was falsely linked to the EU-Mercosur trade deal by Polish and French p
Winterthur Stabbing Declared Terrorist Attack by Zurich Security Chief
Three people were injured in a knife attack at Winterthur train station on Thursday morning. Zurich security official Mario Fehr has declare
EU Ministers Warn Against Falling Into Russia's Trap Over Envoy Debate
EU foreign ministers warn that debating a special envoy for Russia talks is a Kremlin trap. They stress unity and a clear mandate over indiv
EU Justice Chief McGrath: Zero Tolerance for Corruption Across Member States
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath reaffirms a zero tolerance policy on corruption, stressing the need for independent national investi