European Politics
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EU Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements Tests Bloc's Unity Again
The European Commission has circulated an options paper on restricting trade with Israeli settlements. Twenty member states pushed for the m
A World Bank for Defence: Europe's Big Powers Stay on the Sidelines
A new multilateral bank aims to finance Western rearmament by pooling capital and offering cheap loans. But Europe's largest military econom
Count Binface: The Alien Satirist Taking on Nigel Farage in UK By-Election
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he calls a 'people vs establishment' fight. His only opponent so far is Co
NATO Summit Ends on a More Positive Note Than Expected, Says Former Security Advisor
Former NATO security advisor Jamie Shea says the Ankara summit ended on a more positive note than many anticipated. He argues that NATO 3.0
Von der Leyen to Donate Erdoğan's Gift Pistol to Belgian Military Museum
Ursula von der Leyen will donate a pistol gifted by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the NATO summit to a military museum in Brussels. The firearm wi
EU Plans to Tighten Public Procurement Rules Over Foreign Interference Fears
The European Commission is drafting rules to let public buyers exclude foreign firms that pose security risks from procurement contracts. Th
NATO Summit in Ankara Marks Europe's Push for Defence Autonomy
European allies unveiled $50 billion in defence deals at the NATO summit in Ankara, including a Swedish-made surveillance plane to replace U
Estonian PM Kristen Michal: NATO Remains Effective Amid Alliance Doubts
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal affirms that NATO is working well. In an exclusive interview from Ankara, he addresses doubts about t
EU Weighs Ban on Imports from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories
The European Commission has presented options to restrict imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Go
Xavier Bettel on Dealing with Bullies: Sometimes Not Answering Is the Best Answer
In an exclusive interview from Ankara, Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel advises that sometimes not answering is the best ans
NATO Summit Ends with Trump's Greenland Ultimatum and EU Sanctions Stalemate
US President Donald Trump revived his Greenland acquisition push at the NATO summit in Ankara, alarming Danish PM Mette Frederiksen. EU amba
Andy Burnham on Track for UK Premiership as Last Labour Rival Steps Aside
Al Carns, the last potential challenger, has endorsed Andy Burnham for Labour leader. Burnham is now the only candidate, with nominations op