European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russian Strikes Kill Seven in Ukraine as NATO Leaders Convene in Ankara
Overnight Russian strikes killed at least seven people across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson. The attacks came a
Spain Proposes €850 Billion Annual EU Joint Borrowing Plan
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism to euro-area finance ministers in Brussels. The proposal calls
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Claim, Stirs Tensions with Allies
Trump revived his claim that the US should control Greenland, prompting Danish PM Frederiksen to reaffirm sovereignty. The issue is unlikely
Frederiksen Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions: 'Not for Sale'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, countering Donald Trump's revived proposal for US acqu
Le Pen Ally Leggeri Insists She Will Clear Name Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Fabrice Leggeri, a former EU border agency chief and current National Rally MEP, asserts Marine Le Pen will demonstrate her innocence despit
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Bid, EU Seeks Greater Autonomy
Trump's Greenland comments dominate the NATO summit in Ankara. EU leaders push for a more European NATO. Serbia's EU accession talks stall a
Le Pen Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid as Trump Stirs Greenland Dispute at NATO Summit
Marine Le Pen has declared she will stand as the National Rally candidate in the 2027 French presidential election, following an appeals cou
Von der Leyen and Erdoğan Face Tense Dinner Amid EU-Turkey Rift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will dine with Turkish President Recep Tayyi
Lithuania's New Government Seeks China Reset While Keeping Hard Line on Russia
Lithuania's new government under Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius pledges to restore diplomatic relations with China to EU levels. It ma
Estonia and Ukraine Sign Drone Pact to Strengthen Defence Industry Ties
Estonian PM Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a pact to deepen cooperation on drones and defence technology.
Marine Le Pen Vows to Run in 2027 French Election Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Marine Le Pen has declared she will run in France's 2027 presidential election despite a Paris appeals court upholding her conviction for em
Uruguay Warns EU: Ratify Mercosur Deal or Lose South America to China
Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin warns the EU that stalling on the Mercosur trade deal will open the door for China. Montevideo has