European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Gibraltar Joins Schengen as Border Fence Falls Under EU-UK Pact
The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain was dismantled on 15 July 2026, as the territory joined the Schengen Area. Passport checks move
Spain Ratifies Gibraltar Deal, Reaffirms Sovereignty Claim Over Territory
Spain ratified a post-Brexit deal with the UK and EU on Gibraltar, demolishing the border fence and enhancing cooperation. Foreign Minister
Letta: National Sovereignty Is a 'Gift' to US and China; EU Unity Is the Only Path
Enrico Letta warns that clinging to national sovereignty in the current economic climate is a 'gift' to Washington and Beijing. He calls for
Hungary's Prime Minister Magyar Moves to Oust President Sulyok, Triggering Constitutional Crisis
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, part of PM Péter Magyar's plan to dismantle V
Hungary's Erasmus+ Reintegration at Risk as Budapest Delays Rule-of-Law Reforms
Hungarian students may not rejoin the Erasmus+ programme by September as Budapest delays submitting rule-of-law reforms. The Commission requ
Ukraine Strikes Over 100 Russian Vessels in Sea of Azov in Eight Days, Isolating Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck at least 105 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over eight days, including oil tankers and cargo ships. The campaign
Ukraine Parliament Ousts PM Yulia Svyrydenko, Naftogaz CEO Tipped as Successor
Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Tuesday, clearing the way for a government reset. Presid
Zelenskyy Attends Bastille Day Parade in Paris as France Showcases Support for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the Bastille Day parade in Paris alongside Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders. The event showcased mili
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's Brother Banned from Public Office for Nine Years
David Sánchez, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, was convicted of administrative misconduct for helping create a public-secto
EU Opens Sixth Accession Cluster for Ukraine, Ending Orbán-Era Deadlock
EU affairs ministers formally opened Cluster 6 of Ukraine's accession negotiations on Tuesday, covering external relations. The move ends a
Bulgaria Warns EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill Risk Fueling Euroscepticism
Bulgaria successfully removed Patriarch Kirill from the EU's 21st sanctions package, arguing symbolic measures risk fueling Euroscepticism i
European Troops March in Paris Bastille Day Parade as Show of Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the Bastille Day parade in Paris, where 500 soldiers f