European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
US Congress pushes back on Turkey's potential return to F-35 programme
A bipartisan effort in the US Congress is challenging the White House's tentative moves to allow Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet progr
Former Polish Deputy Minister Aids Russian Soldiers, Sparking Outrage
Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former Polish deputy treasury minister under PiS, released a video from Belarus showing him handing over battlefield
Bulgaria Blocks EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil Founder
Bulgaria vetoed EU sanctions against Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil founder Vagit Alekperov. Prime Minister Rumen Radev cited religious ties an
Azerbaijan Threatens Full Withdrawal from Council of Europe Over Voting Rights Suspension
President Ilham Aliyev announced Azerbaijan is considering full withdrawal from the Council of Europe. The move follows the suspension of Ba
Hungary's Parliament to Vote on Constitutional Change to Remove President Sulyok
Hungary's parliament is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, a close ally of former PM Viktor Orbán.
UK Pledges £250 Million to Bolster Security for Jewish Communities Amid Rising Antisemitism
The UK will spend £250 million (€293.5 million) over three years to protect Jewish communities. The funds will add 500 police officers, incr
EU capitals clash over trade ban on Israeli settlements as unanimity rule stalls decision
EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss a potential ban on trade with Israeli settlements, but the Commission's insistence on unanimity i
Iran Strikes Gulf Targets as EU Ministers Debate Israeli Settlement Trade Ban
Iran retaliated against US airstrikes with waves of missiles and drones across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers are mee
EU capitals accuse Commission of foot-dragging on Israeli settlement trade ban
EU foreign ministers will debate proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements on Monday. Some member states accuse the Europe
Israel Sets October 27 Election, Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu's Post-Gaza Leadership
Israel's parliament has set national elections for October 27, the latest date allowed by law. The vote is seen as a referendum on Prime Min
Coalition of the Willing Gathers in Paris Ahead of Bastille Day to Bolster Ukraine Support
At least 25 heads of state or government will meet in Paris on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine. The Coalition of the Willing, now 3