European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Portugal Braces for Nationwide Strike Over Labour Law Overhaul
A general strike called by the CGTP union will disrupt transport, health, and education across Portugal on 3 June. The action protests the g
Germany's Expectations for Hungary's New Premier: A Test of EU Normalisation
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar makes his first official visit to Berlin, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a return to predicta
EU Approves Sweeping Hardline Migration Reforms, Expanding Deportation Powers
EU member states can now strike bilateral deals to create return hubs in non-EU countries. Detention limits rise to two years, with unlimite
EU Migration Law and US-Iran Tensions: Europe's Dual Challenge
The EU has approved a migration law allowing return hubs in third countries, sparking debate. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks are at risk aft
France Bars Israeli Offensive Arms from Eurosatory Defence Fair
France has banned Israeli exhibitors from showcasing offensive weapons at the Eurosatory defence fair in Paris. Only air defence and missile
Russian Missile Barrage Kills Nine Across Ukraine, Kyiv and Dnipro Hit
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The attacks follow Pr
EU Approves Controversial Return Hubs and Toughest Deportation Rules in Decades
The EU has greenlit a new migration law enabling return hubs in non-EU countries and home raids. Civil society groups warn of a xenophobic s
UN Calls for Restraint as Israel Pushes Into Lebanon and Iran Warns of New Fronts
The United Nations has called for calm after Israeli forces pushed into Lebanon, risking the collapse of fragile US-Iran peace talks. Iran's
Trump Claims He Brokered Lebanon Ceasefire, Leaves Door Open for Iran Talks
Trump announced on Truth Social that Israeli troops will not enter Beirut and that both sides agreed to stop shooting. He also said negotiat
Hungary's Péter Magyar Heads to Berlin and Paris to Cement EU Reintegration
Péter Magyar travels to Berlin and Paris for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron. The visits follow a politic
EU States Struggle to Unify Drone Defense Amid Eastern Flank Incursions
EU countries face growing drone threats on the eastern flank, with incursions in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Finland. An internal docume
Sweden Raises Deportation Age for Teen Migrants to 21 in Policy Shift
Sweden will raise the age at which teenage migrants can be deported from 18 to 21. Those with deportation orders can now submit new residenc