European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump's Iran Strikes Overshadow NATO Summit as Allies Pledge Record Spending
Renewed US strikes on Iran overshadow the NATO summit's conclusion, where allies pledged record defence spending and support for Ukraine. Th
Bolton: Trump's Greenland Push Is a Deliberate Provocation, Not Policy
John Bolton dismissed Trump's renewed Greenland ambitions as a deliberate provocation. He told Euronews the US president makes such statemen
Trump Revives Greenland Ambitions, Reopening Europe's Deepest Anxieties
Trump's renewed call for US control over Greenland has reignited European fears about sovereignty and alliance stability. Danish PM Frederik
Ireland's Open Consultation on EU Presidency: A Model for Democratic Engagement
Ireland launched an online public consultation eight months before its 2026 EU Presidency, inviting all citizens to shape priorities. The re
UNHCR Urges EU to Assess Individual Cases Before Returning Migrants Under New Pact
The UNHCR representative in Brussels insists the EU must conduct individual risk assessments before returning migrants under the recently ap
Loyalist Bonfire in Northern Ireland Features Mosque Replica and Anti-Immigration Signs
A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, has sparked controversy by displaying a replica mosque and anti-immigration signs. The struc
EU Farmers Face Funding Dilemma as Defence and Ukraine Accession Loom
The EU's next long-term budget pits farm subsidies against defence spending. Ukraine's potential accession could disrupt the Common Agricult
Trump Strikes Conciliatory Tone at NATO Summit After Early Tensions
Trump tempered his earlier criticism of NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, calling the summit 'tremendously successful.' European leaders
EU Directive Puts Survivors at Center of Child Sexual Abuse Fight
The EU has agreed on a revised Child Sexual Abuse Directive that sets a minimum standard across all 27 member states. Victims of child rape
Why MEPs See Marine Le Pen as a Stronger Presidential Contender Than Bardella
Marine Le Pen's fourth presidential bid is seen as more threatening than a Bardella candidacy. MEPs cite her ability to connect with working
Sánchez Downplays Trump's Trade Threat, Calls US Ties 'Very Positive'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described US-Spain ties as 'very positive' after Trump threatened to end all trade. Sánchez highlighted
Teen Arrested After Knife Attack at Bavarian Grammar School Leaves Two Girls Injured
A 16-year-old suspect is in custody after a knife attack at the Welfen grammar school in Schongau, Bavaria. Two girls were seriously injured