European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Defence Chief Warns Budget Cuts Undermine Security Ambitions
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius told a conference that EU countries must back their security rhetoric with real
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Russian Drone Manufacturers After Deadly Kyiv Strikes
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex after overnight strikes on Kyiv k
Bulgaria Urges EU to Protect Cohesion Spending in Next Budget
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov insists the EU must preserve cohesion policy in its next long-term budget. He acknowledges n
Kazakhstan's New Constitution Takes Effect, Parliamentary Elections Set for August 23
Kazakhstan's new constitution, approved by referendum in March, took effect on July 1, abolishing the bicameral parliament. President Kassym
EU Budget Commissioner Serafin Warns Frugal States Against Cuts
Commissioner Piotr Serafin argues that a frugal EU budget could lead to higher national costs. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finlan
Amazon Paid Trump $10.7 Million for Melania Documentary, Disclosures Show
Trump's 2025 financial disclosures show he earned over $2.2 billion, including $10.7 million from Amazon for the Melania documentary. Critic
European Confidence in US and Trump Plummets Ahead of July 4th Anniversary
Over 80% of citizens in Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy lack confidence in Donald Trump. Trust in the US as a reliable partn
Zelenskyy Urges Hungary and Poland Not to Block Ukraine's EU Accession Path
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Hungary and Poland to avoid blocking Ukraine's EU accession, urging decisions based on rules rather than emoti
EU Enlargement Takes Center Stage as Ireland Begins Council Presidency
The European Commission is reallocating €6 billion in Western Balkans funding, favoring frontrunners Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedoni
EU Budget Battle Takes Center Stage at Annual Conference as Ireland Assumes Council Presidency
The Annual EU Budget Conference in Brussels highlights deep divisions among member states over the bloc's next long-term financial framework
EU to Redirect Western Balkans Funds to Frontrunners in Accession Push
The EU is set to redistribute unspent Western Balkans reform funds to frontrunner countries Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Bosnia
Russian Petrol Crisis Deepens as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out a third of Russia's refining capacity, leading to petrol shortages and rationing in over half of Ru