European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Google Maps splits Lake Ontario name between US and Canadian users
Google Maps has relabelled Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users following President Trump's executive order, while Canadians still se
Kazakhstan revives vice presidency with Tokayev ally Erlan Karin
Kazakhstan has a vice president again for the first time in 30 years. Erlan Karin, a close ally of President Tokayev, takes the post. Prime
Iceland's EU referendum closes with high turnout as counting begins
Polling stations in Iceland closed at 10 p.m. local time Saturday, with counting underway and results expected overnight. Voters decided whe
De Villepin edges toward 2027 bid as Faure enters Socialist primary
Dominique de Villepin says he will confirm his candidacy once the campaign begins, ruling out a primary. Olivier Faure announces his partici
Iceland's narrow 'No' to EU talks stirs relief and regret
Iceland voted 52.8% against resuming EU accession talks, with 47.2% in favor. The result brings relief to some and sorrow to others, while t
Iceland's No vote: four lessons from the EU accession referendum
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming EU accession negotiations. The result reflects deep concerns over fishing rights and a star
Russia warns of massive strikes on Ukraine's grid as Kyiv depot toll hits 38
Russia's defence ministry says it is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks on Russi
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks in narrow referendum
Iceland has voted against resuming EU accession talks, with 52.5% rejecting the proposal. The result, announced after a tense night, puts th
France's political season opens with budget fight and 2027 jostling
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promises a reversible budget to avoid stalemate. Socialist leader Olivier Faure threatens censure, while Jo
Iceland's EU referendum draws record early turnout as vote too close to call
Preliminary figures show Reykjavík's noon turnout exceeded the 2024 parliamentary election. More than 20% voted early. Final polls put the y
Kazakhstan's new Kurultai convenes as government steps down
Kazakhstan's newly elected unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, convened for the first time on Friday in Astana, marking a pivotal shift in
Uzbekistan at 35: Mirziyoyev unveils decade of reform and investment
Uzbekistan celebrated 35 years of independence in New Tashkent, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined ambitious plans for the next dec