European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Firebomb Attacks in Thessaloniki Target New Democracy Members, Five Injured
Three firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki targeted homes of New Democracy members, injuring five. Prime Minister Mitsotakis called it a cowardl
Ukraine Strikes Ufa Refinery Again as Zelenskyy Calls for Peace Through Pressure
Ukraine struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Zelenskyy confirmed. The attacks are part of a broader cam
Ireland Sets Sights on Advancing Ukraine's EU Accession During Presidency
Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, announced the country's EU presidency will prioritize opening mo
EU Pursues Closer Ties with Turkey Amid Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Three EU commissioners traveled to Ankara for talks with President Erdoğan, focusing on trade, migration, and security. The visit comes ahea
Russia Halts Rail Traffic at Key Border Crossings with Finland, Estonia, Latvia
Russia has temporarily closed several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The move follows Finnish plans to host a U
EPP's Weber Slams Spain's Migrant Regularisation, Calls for Tougher EU Asylum Rules
EPP leader Manfred Weber attacks Spain's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants, warning it will affect other Schengen countries. The
EU Faces Trade Conflict with China Unless Deal Reached by Autumn, EPP Chief Warns
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, warns the EU is heading into a 'phase of conflict' with China unless a deal to reduce
EPP Leader Weber: EU Must Not Sacrifice Industry for Climate Goals
Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, argues EU climate policy must balance business needs. He criticizes Spain's plan to
EPP's Weber and EU Leaders Debate Climate, Migration, and Energy as von der Leyen Visits Baku
EPP chief Manfred Weber warns against sacrificing industry for climate goals. Ireland's Thomas Byrne discusses EU defence priorities as Irel
Ukrainian Volunteers in Warsaw Struggle as War Fatigue Grows in Poland
In Warsaw, Ukrainian volunteers weave anti-drone nets and assemble FPV drones for the front line, but donations and helpers are declining. A
Ireland's EU Presidency: Five Urgent Challenges Ahead
Ireland has taken over the EU Council presidency for the eighth time. Key priorities include a new Russia sanctions package, advancing enlar
Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support During Strategic Visit to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Armenia on July 1st, 2026, offering a strong message of solidarity. The visit