European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Starmer Calls Resignation 'Intensely Personal' as UK Labour Prepares for Successor
Keir Starmer described his resignation as British prime minister as an 'intensely personal' decision. He cautioned his likely successor, And
Pope Leo XIV's Lampedusa Visit: A Call for Europe to Act on Migrant Deaths
Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Lampedusa, praying at the Cemetery of the Nameless and meeting migrants. He warned that deaths at sea
Ukraine Strikes Oil Infrastructure Near Saint Petersburg, Zelenskyy Confirms
Ukraine struck oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg, targeting revenue for Russia's war effort. Kyiv also hit a military target in Krons
20,000 Protest AfD Party Conference in Erfurt, Germany
Around 20,000 people marched in Erfurt to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany party's annual conference. Police described the prot
NATO's Drone Challenge: Can European Industry Bridge the Gap?
NATO's costly fighter jet scrambles against cheap drones prompt a search for cheaper solutions. European defense firms showcase new counter-
Ireland's EU Presidency Tainted by Alumina Exports to Russia
Ireland's eighth EU presidency is overshadowed by revelations that Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia, aiding Moscow's war effort. Ukrainia
Lefebvrists Reject Excommunication as New Schism Looms in Scotland
The Society of Saint Pius X has rejected its excommunication by Pope Leo XIV, calling it 'objectively unjust.' A second traditionalist group
Andy Burnham Rules Out Early UK Election, Pledges to Stick to Labour's 2024 Manifesto
Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, has ruled out calling an early general election. He committed to
Romanian Men Jailed for London Stabbing of Iranian Journalist on Tehran's Orders
George Stana and Nandito Badea were jailed for a knife attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his Wimbledon home. The
EU Commission Launches Five Joint Defence Projects to Boost Cooperation
The European Commission has announced five new large-scale defence projects focused on drones, maritime security, space, air power, and miss
Merz and Baltic Leaders Pledge Stronger NATO Deterrence Ahead of Ankara Summit
Friedrich Merz hosted the leaders of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in Berlin, pledging that Baltic security is German security. They discus
NATO Leaders to Reaffirm Article 5 at Ankara Summit Amid US Pressure
NATO leaders will reaffirm their commitment to Article 5 at the Ankara summit next week. The final declaration labels Russia a long-term thr