European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Brussels to Exclude Military-Age Ukrainian Men from EU Protection
The European Commission will propose excluding Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 from the EU's temporary protection scheme if they crossed the bor
EU Ban on Russian Combatants Stalls as France and Italy Raise Legal Objections
An EU proposal to ban Russian combatants from entering the bloc has hit resistance from France and Italy. Paris and Rome argue the measure r
Lammy: UK Foreign Policy to Stay Course on Ukraine and EU Ties After Starmer
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has stated that UK foreign policy will remain consistent after Keir Starmer steps down. Key priorities inc
EU Sanctions Package Faces Bulgarian Pushback as Rule of Law Debates Intensify
Bulgaria attempts to water down the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia. Critics question the effectiveness of the bloc's annual rule
EU Releases €3 Billion Loan to Ukraine as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Falter
Ukraine receives €3.2 billion as the first tranche of the EU's €90 billion support loan. Meanwhile, Iran rejects claims that the UN would in
Europe's Taliban Dilemma: Balancing Migrant Returns with Diplomatic Costs
EU countries are negotiating with Afghanistan's Taliban-led government to return irregular migrants convicted of serious offences or conside
Russian Missile Strike Sets Office Ablaze in Central Zaporizhzhia, Nine Injured
Russian missile and drone strikes hit central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, igniting an office building. At least nine people were injured, and e
Michel Barnier: EU's Door Remains Open to UK, but No Cherry-Picking Allowed
Michel Barnier, the EU's former chief Brexit negotiator, stated that the European Union's door is open to the United Kingdom. He emphasized
NATO Chief Rutte Defends European Allies After Trump's Iran Criticism
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte gently countered Donald Trump's complaints about European allies on Iran. Rutte acknowledged isolated disa
IRGC Rejects Oman's Hormuz Corridor as Rubio Warns Against Toll Schemes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that vessels navigating outside Tehran's designated routes are acting illegally, direc
Macron: French Navy Intercepted Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Off Sicily
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a French naval vessel intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off the coast of Sicily.
EU Disburses First Tranche of €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine
The European Union has made the first payment of €3.2 billion to Ukraine under a €90 billion loan. A second tranche of about €6 billion, ear