European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Former US NATO Envoy Says Trump's Anger at Allies Is 'Exaggeration'
Kurt Volker, a former US ambassador to NATO, says Donald Trump's anger at European allies for not supporting the US-led war in Iran is an 'e
EPPO Raids Target Defunct Far-Right EU Group Over €4.3 Million Fraud
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched raids in France, Spain, Italy, and Belgium over alleged misuse of €4.3 million in EU fu
Trump's Pre-Summit Pressure on NATO Allies Intensifies Ahead of Ankara Meeting
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on NATO allies ahead of next week's summit in Ankara. Ireland's EU Council presidency
Kyiv Death Toll Reaches 30 After Russia's Largest Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's emergency services confirmed 30 dead in Kyiv after Russia's largest attack on the capital. The Red Cross warehouse was destroyed,
Kyiv Mourns After Russian Strike as NATO Prepares for Ankara Summit
Ukraine holds a day of mourning after a Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians. NATO allies prepare for a summit in Ankara to discuss Ukrain
Trump Calls US Support for NATO 'Ridiculous' Ahead of Ankara Summit
Donald Trump has called US support for NATO 'ridiculous,' claiming the relationship is not reciprocal. The remarks come less than a week bef
Turkish Comedian Deniz Göktaş Arrested for Jokes About Islam and Erdoğan
Comedian Deniz Göktaş was detained at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a YouTube stand-up show that criticized Islam and President Erd
Monaco Parcel Bomb Suspect Identified; Interpol Red Notice Issued
Monaco's prosecutor's office has identified a suspect in the parcel bombing that seriously injured three people, including a sanctioned Ukra
Fire in Squatter-Occupied Flats Forces Evacuation of 80 Residents in Valencia
A fire in two ground-floor flats in Valencia's Benicalap neighbourhood forced the evacuation of 80 residents as a precaution. The blaze was
Von der Leyen Unveils Major EU Support Package During Strategic Visit to Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new EU support package for Armenia, including trade tariff removal on most exports and visa liberalisation t
UN Closes Human Rights Office in Burkina Faso After Junta Suspension
The UN Human Rights Office will close its Burkina Faso branch by 30 November after the military junta suspended its operations. The decision
Ireland Faces Growing Calls to Halt Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland is under pressure to stop alumina exports to Russia, which are linked to weapons used in Ukraine. Dublin awaits an internal investig