European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Swedish Foxtrot Network Leader's Deputy Arrested in Tunisia
Swedish police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man linked to the Foxtrot criminal network in Tunisia. The suspect, believed to be the
Germany to Authorize Active Cyberdefence Against Rising AI-Enhanced Attacks
Germany's interior ministry proposes 'active cyberdefence' to retaliate against cyberattacks. Over 334,000 cases were registered in 2025, wi
Russian Diplomatic Antennas in Vienna Raise Espionage Concerns Across Europe
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats over espionage allegations linked to antenna systems on diplomatic rooftops. Investigators say the
Renovation of Halki Theological School Nears Completion, Reopening Stalled by Turkish Restrictions
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that renovation works at the Theological School of Halki will be completed by September. The schoo
Canada’s Anand: EU Partnership Is a Long-Term Strategy, Not Just a Response to Trump
Anita Anand says Canada’s growing alliance with the EU is a long-term strategy rooted in shared values, not merely a response to US policy.
Trump's Weakened Hand in Beijing: Can China Be Persuaded to Deal?
US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing this week in a weakened position, seeking Chinese help on Iran and trade. China, emboldened by
Ireland Eyes Budapest Shift to Unblock Ukraine EU Accession Talks
Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne says the EU must maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions and military ai
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Named Suspect in €9 Million Graft Probe
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have named Andrii Yermak, ex-chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, as a suspect in a probe into €9 milli
Starmer Vows to Stay as UK Minister Quits Over Local Election Debacle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet he will remain in office despite devastating local election losses. Junior minister Miat
Farage's Rise Makes Starmer's EU Push More Urgent, UK Minister Says
Labour's local election losses have intensified pressure on Keir Starmer, with Reform UK gaining over 1,300 council seats. UK Minister Steph
Von der Leyen Signals EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Minors by Summer
Ursula von der Leyen has opened the door to an EU-wide social media ban for minors, with a legal proposal possible as early as this summer.
US Treasury Enlists Banks to Disrupt Iranian Oil Money Laundering
The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that fund sanctioned oil sales. The initiati