European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Brussels Braces for Trade and Tech Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with US tech CEOs for talks with Xi Jinping. Brussels is watching nervously, fearing a bilateral deal that c
EU Budget Overhaul Falls Short as Defence, Climate, and Enlargement Pressures Mount
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 offers minimal new spending power after debt repayments. Experts call fo
Kremlin-Created 'New People' Party Rises to Second in Russian Polls Amid Internet Crackdown
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, now holds 13.4% support in state polling. Internet shutdowns and wart
Overnight Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One
Russia launched a new wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 16. The attack came hours afte
Trump and Xi Open Beijing Summit Amid Trade War and Global Tensions
Trump and Xi met in Beijing on Thursday for a three-day summit aimed at stabilising US-China relations. Discussions cover trade, the Iran wa
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Xi Talks as Europe Watches Trade War Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit, greeted by Vice President Han Zheng. The US president aims to secure
Global Europe: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Can Lead in a Shifting World Order
The European Political Community's recent meeting in Armenia signals Europe's expanding strategic reach. MEPs debated deeper EU integration
Syria Seeks Comprehensive Security Pact with Israel, Foreign Minister Says
Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani has called for a comprehensive security agreement with Israel, urging a return to the 1974 buffer
EU Commission to Send Senior Team to Budapest as Hungary Seeks Exim Bank Route for Frozen Funds
A senior Commission team led by Declan Costello will visit Budapest next week to accelerate talks on Hungary's frozen recovery funds. Brusse
Turkey Lifts Trade Restriction with Armenia in Bid to Normalize Relations
Turkey has lifted a restriction on direct trade with Armenia, allowing goods to be labeled with their final destination or origin. The move
Russia Launches Massive Daytime Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing Three
Russia launched hundreds of drones in a daytime attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, killing three and wounding 12. Ukraine's military intelligen
Israeli Commission Finds Hamas Used Systematic Sexual Violence on October 7
An independent Israeli commission's report documents systematic sexual violence by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and against hostages. The findi