European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Seeks Exemptions for €150 Billion in Exports from US Tariffs
Brussels has handed Washington a list of €150 billion worth of EU exports it wants carved out from the 15% tariffs agreed in the 2025 Turnbe
EU and Ukraine Sign Joint Drone Production Deal to Boost Defense Capabilities
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a deal in Kyiv to jointly produce dron
EU Extends Ukrainian Refugee Protection but Tightens Rules for Military-Age Men
EU countries have extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028. Starting in 2027, men aged 23 to 60 must show they
EU Lawmaking Overhaul: Experts Warn Tech Tools Alone Won't Fix Structural Flaws
Brussels has unveiled a strategy to simplify EU rulemaking and introduce digital tools. Experts argue the plan lacks ambition on enforcement
Cyprus Deputy Minister Defends EU Special Envoy Appointment Amid Turkish Cypriot Outcry
Cyprus Deputy EU Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna defends the appointment of Raffaele Fitto as EU special representative for Cyprus, calling
Why Jared Kushner Is Central to the EU's Gaza Reconstruction Strategy
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, joined an EU-led donor conference on Gaza, signaling his pivotal role in reconstruction. The EU opposes t
Von der Leyen in Kyiv: EU-Ukraine Drone Pact and Accession Talks Advance
Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv for her second visit this year, focusing on drone production and EU accession. Ukraine has gained battl
Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks End as Chief Minister Hails 'Europe is Back'
Border checks between Gibraltar and Spain have been lifted after a post-Brexit agreement. The move ends decades of friction and long queues
Von der Leyen Declares 'Tide Turning' for Ukraine During Kyiv Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv, declaring the 'tide is turning' for Ukraine. The visit highlights progre
Ukraine Reshuffles Government as EU Prepares New Support Package
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visit
Former UK MP Ann Widdecombe Killed in Targeted Attack, Counterterror Police Say
British counterterror police have confirmed that the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe was a targeted attack. A 28-year-old man is in cust
June Deadliest Month for Ukrainian Civilians Since 2022, UN Reports
At least 293 civilians were killed in Ukraine in June 2026, the highest monthly toll since April 2022. Russian long-range missile strikes on