European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Missing After Prison Release, Human Rights Group Files Habeas Corpus
Dissident Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was removed from Guanajay Prison on 7 July and his whereabouts remain unknown. Cubalex ha
EU Sanctions on Russia Hinge on LNG Transit Ban as Deadline Looms
EU ambassadors meet Tuesday to finalize the 21st sanctions package against Russia, with Greece blocking a ban on LNG transit. Bulgaria secur
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Executing Hundreds of Ukrainian POWs Since 2022
Kyiv says Russian forces have executed hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners of war since 2022, with a UN report verifying 129 cases. Ukrainian in
US Secretary of State Rubio Launches Campaign to Undermine International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a campaign to undermine the International Criminal Court, including sanctions and diplomatic
Aliyev Says Peace Possible, Warns Europe on Gas Contracts at Shusha Forum
President Ilham Aliyev declared peace possible at the Shusha Global Media Forum, highlighting Azerbaijan's role as a key energy supplier to
Hungarian Parliament Ousts President Sulyok After Constitutional Amendment
Hungary's parliament adopted the 17th constitutional amendment, enabling the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. Prime Minister Péter Magyar
EU Foreign Ministers Largely Back Full Ban on Israeli Settlement Trade, Kallas Says
EU foreign ministers broadly support a full ban on imports from Israeli settlements, according to Kaja Kallas. The move could bypass unanimi
UK Joins EU's €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Commits to Fair Contribution
The UK has formally joined the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine, announced at the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. London will co
Trump Reimposes Hormuz Blockade, Demands 20% Shipping Fee as US-Iran Clashes Escalate
President Trump has reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and declared a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Ten Nations Launch Coalition to Build European Anti-Ballistic Missile Shield
Ten countries, including Ukraine, have announced a coalition to develop an integrated anti-ballistic missile architecture for Europe. The in
EU Sanctions Russia's VK Company for Aiding Surveillance of Putin Critics
The European Union has imposed asset freezes on VK Company, Russia's dominant social media firm, for collaborating with the Kremlin to ident
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy Stirs Controversy by Claiming French World Cup Team Plays 'Without Frenchmen'
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy wrote that France's World Cup team plays 'without the French,' igniting accusations of racism. Spanish and F