European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Europe Must Use All Tools to Defend Trade Order, France's Haddad Warns
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls on Europe to use all available tools to counter aggressive foreign trade practices. He wa
Zelenskyy Appeals to Trump for Patriot Missiles as Ukraine Faces Ammo Shortage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to US President Donald Trump asking for Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional systems. The request comes ami
Russian Threats to Diplomats Derail EU Debate on Direct Talks with Moscow
Russia's weekend air strikes on Kyiv included a hypersonic Oreshnik missile and were followed by Kremlin calls for diplomats to leave the ca
Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Fund Remains Empty Despite Pledges, Source Says
The Board of Peace's Gaza reconstruction fund, administered by the World Bank, has received no money from donors. Member countries pledged b
EU States Summon Russian Envoys Over Threat to Diplomats in Kyiv
Several EU member states have summoned Russian ambassadors to protest Moscow's demand that foreign diplomats leave Kyiv. The Kremlin's warni
Pope Leo XIV and Pedro Sánchez Meet at Vatican Ahead of June Spain Visit
Pope Leo XIV received Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May. The private audience focused o
UK and Poland Sign Major Defence Treaty as Starmer Seeks Closer EU Ties
Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk signed a major defence treaty in London, covering military assistance, technology transfer, and cybersecurity.
Former RAF militant Daniela Klette sentenced to 13 years for post-militancy robberies
Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, was sentenced to 13 years for six armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016.
Sánchez Stands by Zapatero Amid Corruption Probe Over Airline Bailout
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has defended his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who is under formal investigation for influe
Thousands Rally in Tbilisi on Independence Day, Demand EU Path
Thousands gathered in Tbilisi on Georgia's Independence Day to protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party. Demonstrators accuse the gov
Thousands in Tbilisi Rally for EU Membership on Georgia's Independence Day
Thousands of Georgians marched through Tbilisi on Independence Day, waving EU flags and demanding closer ties with Europe. The protest highl
France Urges EU to Prepare Russia Dialogue While Prioritizing Ukraine Support
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls for Europe to prepare its own diplomatic track with Russia, but insists supporting Ukrain