European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
CIA chief's Moscow visit leaves Baltic security questions unanswered
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow has sparked speculation about Russian plans to test NATO's Article 5. Baltic officials d
Anna Unger elected to lead Hungary's new anti-corruption authority
Hungary's parliament has elected Anna Unger to lead the new National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH). The body will have broad p
Russian drone barrage wounds four in Zaporizhzhia as Kherson braces for winter
A Russian drone strike on a Zaporizhzhia hypermarket wounded four people and caused a large fire. In Kherson, officials urged residents to e
Ukraine says Russia plans to call up 600,000 troops by 2027
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia has decided to mobilise 300,000 troops in 2026 and another 300,000 in 2027. The move is driven by seve
King Haakon VIII takes Norway's throne amid royal scandals
Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII following the death of his father, Harald V. He inherits a largely ceremonial role but faces
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, ending a 35-year reign
King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at Oslo University Hospital, aged 89. He had been hospitalized since August 17 with haemolytic anaemi
Germany's Lithuania Brigade: NATO's eastern flank braces for a new era
Germany is permanently stationing a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania by 2027, a historic first for the Bundeswehr. Training near the Belaru
Economy takes centre stage in first French presidential debate
Seven candidates vying for the French presidency met for their first debate, with the economy, public debt and pension reform dominating the
French presidential hopefuls clash over economy in first debate
Seven candidates in France's presidential race faced off in a debate focused on the economy, public debt, and pension reform. Divisions emer
Ceuta clashes escalate as locals block Red Cross aid for migrants
A month after a mass migrant influx, tensions in Ceuta have boiled over. Locals clashed with police and blocked Red Cross food deliveries. T
Trump dismisses NATO attack fears after CIA chief's Moscow visit
President Trump said Putin is not going to attack NATO territory, pushing back on media reports. EU officials see no imminent Russian threat
Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as Canada trade war escalates
Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US maps. The move comes as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on Canadi