European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Russia Deploys Faster Jet-Powered Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defenses
Russia is shifting to jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of 500 km/h, outpacing Ukraine's interceptor drones. Kyiv's air force now mus
EU Institutions Push for Ambitious Budget with New Own Resources as Member States Remain Divided
EU institutions are pressing member states to adopt an ambitious long-term budget with new own resources. The European Commission warns that
Leaked EU Document Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring, Pressures Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document confirms that Hungary's Permanent Representation operated a spy ring targeting EU staff between 2012 a
Iran Warns Ships on Hormuz Routes as Doha Talks Show Modest Progress
Iran's military warns ships must use approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response. US-Iran indirect talks in Doh
Malta Trial Reveals €150,000 Payment for Journalist's Murder
Malta's trial of Yorgen Fenech opened with evidence of a €150,000 cash payment for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist's 20
Spain's Migrant Regularisation Draws Nearly 1.2 Million Applications
Spain's regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants received nearly 1.2 million applications by the June deadline. Most applicants are y
Albanian Police Clash with Protesters Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Police in Tirana used water cannon and pepper spray against hundreds of demonstrators opposing a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's fami
Starmer Apologises for UK's Forced Adoption Practices, Calling It a 'Stain' on History
Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament for the UK's role in forced adoptions affecting 185,000 babies. He acknowledged systemic failures by l
Germany's Merz Unveils Major Tax, Pension, and Sick Leave Reforms
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms. The package aims to revive Germany
Ukraine Urges Faster Air Defense Deliveries After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 20 people, one of the heaviest assaults in months. Ukraine's foreign minister urg
Reza Pahlavi: Any Deal with Tehran Is a Pause Before the Next War
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah, says the US-Iran framework deal is a pause before the next war. He accuses the regime of using the ce