European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Bundeswehr expands Schakal fleet to bolster NATO's eastern flank
Germany is adding 35 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles to its fleet, part of a broader effort to build rapidly deployable Medium Forces. Th
Overnight Russian drone strike on Bucha warehouse forces mass evacuation
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Bucha caused a massive fire and explosions, leading to the evacuation of over 200 people. At least
Iceland votes on whether to restart EU membership talks
Icelanders are voting today on whether to resume EU membership negotiations, a move that would not commit the country to joining but could r
Canada's EU overture: could the Atlantic border shift?
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament, signaling a deeper EU-Canada rapprochement. But the EU's foun
France's political class regroups as summer recess ends
France's political season is restarting with key figures like Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, and Philippe making moves. Party leadershi
Ceuta on the brink as Spain calls for EU border reinforcements
Ceuta's leaders say the city is on the brink of collapse after a mass migrant influx. Spain has asked the EU for Frontex, Europol, and asylu
Greenland launches truth commission on forced contraception of Inuit women
Greenland announced a truth and reconciliation commission on Friday to address the forced contraception of thousands of Inuit women by Denma
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London
Four men pleaded guilty to an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances run by the Hatzola charity in Golders Green, London. The attack, v
Russian drone strikes ignite fires across Ukrainian warehouses
Russian drones struck targets across Ukraine overnight, igniting warehouse fires in several regions. At least two people were wounded in the
Syria's president appoints ex-SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force integrates
Mazloum Abdi, who led the Syrian Democratic Forces until its dissolution, has been appointed adviser to President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The move
Iceland's EU referendum: what the vote means for Reykjavík and Brussels
Icelanders head to the polls on 29 August to decide whether to restart EU membership negotiations. The vote is too close to call, with secur
Greek F-16s intercept Turkish drone near Alexandroupoli airport
Greek F-16s intercepted a Turkish drone over the northern Aegean, near Alexandroupoli airport. The incident follows Turkish statements about