European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Sánchez hits back at Milei in Madrid, embracing 'lefty' label
Argentine President Javier Milei called Spain's PM a 'disgraceful dictator' during a Madrid visit. Sánchez hit back on X, saying he is 'a le
Poland's abortion reforms would still leave it among EU's most restrictive
Poland's lower house passed bills to decriminalise some abortion assistance and restore access in cases of severe foetal abnormalities. But
Brussels rethinks EU-wide taxes as budget talks stall
EU leaders failed to agree on the next long-term budget, leaving Council President António Costa to broker a compromise. New EU-wide taxes a
EU prosecutors search far-right Patriots for Europe offices over €4m fraud probe
The European Public Prosecutor's Office searched the offices of the far-right Patriots for Europe group in Brussels and Strasbourg. The raid
Macron urges Gulf caution, seals Qatari gas deal for winter
Macron concluded his Gulf tour in Qatar, warning of regional instability and announcing a gas deal to cover France's winter needs. The agree
France and Italy blame foreign powers for riots, but evidence is thin
French and Italian ministers blame foreign powers for using social media to fuel riots across Europe. But the European Commission says there
Macron rebukes foreign leaders for exploiting French unrest
President Macron accused foreign leaders of using France's weekend riots for electoral gain, calling their remarks 'unacceptable and stupid.
Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff's Moscow visit
Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he was jailed for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
Germany pushes for deep cuts to EU budget, rules out joint debt
Germany is pressing for a much smaller EU budget, rejecting the Commission's proposal as far too costly. Berlin also rules out new joint bor
Former US general: Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine
Retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges says Trump's actions against Ukraine were predictable and designed to pressure Kyiv into territoria
Hungary's former central bank chief detained in fraud investigation
György Matolcsy, who led Hungary's central bank for 12 years, was detained on Wednesday in a fraud probe. The investigation centres on found
Lisbon housing protest draws thousands: 'A house cannot be a privilege'
Thousands gathered in Lisbon's Rossio square to demand affordable housing, with chants of 'A house cannot be a privilege.' The protest is pa