European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Putin's Victory Day Parade: A Sparse Guest List Reflects Russia's Isolation
Moscow's Victory Day parade on 9 May will see only two foreign leaders in attendance: Laos and Malaysia. The absence of former allies like A
EU Sanctions Show Strain on Russian Economy After 20 Rounds
Russia's economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, with inflation at 6% and a $60 billion deficit. EU leaders claim sanctions are biting, but Moscow s
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills Four, Wounds 33 Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the southern Lebanese village of Saksakieh, killing four people and wounding 33 others
Beijing Dismisses UK Spy Convictions as 'Political Farce' Amid Hong Kong Tensions
China has denounced the UK convictions of a former Hong Kong policeman and a UK Border Force official for spying on Hong Kong dissidents as
EU Defence Chief Warns Russia Still Outpaces Europe in Military Production
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius warns Russia is still outproducing Europe militarily. Poland and Lithuania are set to finalise near
Lebanese MP: No Real Ceasefire Exists as Hezbollah Disarmament Looms
Lebanese MP Nadim Gemayel told Euronews that the ceasefire with Israel is not genuine. He stressed that disarming Hezbollah demands politica
UK Local Elections: Labour Suffers Losses as Reform UK Gains Ground
Labour has suffered significant losses in English local elections, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made gains in working-class areas. The
Trump's July 4 Ultimatum: Another Fragile Trade Truce for the EU
Trump threatens higher tariffs if EU fails to implement trade deal by July 4. EU defence commissioner signs first SAFE loan deals in Poland
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Loses Justice Minister Pick Over Family Ties
Márton Melléthei-Barna, Péter Magyar's brother-in-law, has withdrawn his candidacy for Hungary's justice minister post. The move follows cri
Trump Issues July 4 Ultimatum to EU on Trade Deal as Tariff Threats Escalate
US President Donald Trump has given the EU until July 4 to finalise a trade deal or face higher tariffs. EU Commissioners Andrius Kubilius a
UK Summons Chinese Envoy After Dual Nationals Convicted of Spying on Hong Kong Dissidents
A jury at London's Old Bailey found Peter Wai and Bill Yuen guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The pair conducted surveilla
Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs
Donald Trump has given the European Union until July 4 to fully implement a trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs. The ultimatum follows