European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Rumen Radev, EU Critic, Appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria After Landslide Win
Rumen Radev, a former president and EU critic, was appointed prime minister of Bulgaria on Thursday. His party won the first outright parlia
MEPs Resist Pressure to Fast-Track EU-US Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Threats
The EU-US trade deal remains deadlocked as MEPs insist on safeguards against US tariff threats. Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on European
Ukraine's Top Negotiator Heads to Florida for US-Brokered Peace Talks Amid Stalled Russia Diplomacy
Ukraine's security chief Rustem Umerov will hold talks with US envoys in Florida on Thursday to discuss ending Russia's invasion. The meetin
Sweden to Use Electronic Bracelets to Monitor Children at Risk of Gang Recruitment
Sweden's government proposes electronic bracelets for children aged 13 and up to monitor curfews and prevent gang recruitment. The age of cr
Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome as US Seeks to Mend Vatican Ties After Trump's Attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held private talks with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, seeking to mend ties after President Trum
Germany Pushes to End EU Unanimity Rule, Citing Hungarian Blockades
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for an end to the EU's unanimity rule, arguing it paralyzes decision-making. Twelve membe
Russian Drone Barrage Hits Kharkiv Residential Area as Attacks Intensify
A major Russian drone attack targeted Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district, injuring civilians and destroying homes. Ukrainian air defenses inte
Iran's President Confirms Meeting with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Health Rumours
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed he met Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for two and a half hours, the first senior official to see h
Iranians at Home Torn Between Hope for Regime Change and Fear of War's Devastation
Two months after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, citizens remain deeply divided. Some see military intervention as the only path to change, whil
Britain's Local Elections Reveal a Nation Still Divided Over Europe
Millions of Britons are voting in local elections today, with Europe barely mentioned but looming in the background. Polls show a majority n
EU Commission Revises Disability Strategy to Boost Labour Inclusion and Independent Living
The European Commission has reinforced its 2021-2030 disability strategy, focusing on labour inclusion, independent living, and accessibilit
Russian Drones Crash in Latvia, One Sparks Oil Depot Fire Near Rezekne
Several drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia overnight, with two crashing and one igniting a brief fire at an oil depot in Rezekne. T