European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
French Carrier Group Moves South of Suez for Potential Hormuz Mission
France's aircraft carrier strike group has moved south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. The repositioning prepares for a potential joint
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Assets as Budapest-Kyiv Relations Thaw
Hungary has returned €35 million, $40 million, and 9 kg of gold seized from Oschadbank employees in March. President Zelenskyy called it an
Mélenchon's 2027 Bid Fails to Unite French Left Beyond His Party
Jean-Luc Mélenchon's announcement of a 2027 presidential run has been met with skepticism from the French left outside his party. Socialist
Magyar Meets Meloni: Hungary's PM-Elect Seeks New Chapter with Rome
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Thursday, with no official agenda released. The m
Reform UK Poised for Major Gains in English Local Elections
Reform UK is expected to win between 1,200 and 1,600 council seats in Thursday's English local elections. The party's anti-immigration messa
Catherine Ashton: Trump Views Trade as a Weapon, EU Must Adapt
Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative and Trade Commissioner, argues that Donald Trump sees trade as a weapon to be used for lever
UN Demands Israel Release Two Gaza Flotilla Activists Amid Abuse Allegations
The UN has demanded Israel immediately release two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, citing severe mistreatment. The activists, from Spa
US Pauses Hormuz Naval Escort Mission as Trump Cites Progress in Iran Peace Talks
The US pauses its naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump claiming progress in Iran peace talks. The blockade of Iranian po
North Korea Strips Unification References from Constitution, Seoul Confirms
North Korea has deleted all references to unification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document obtained by AFP. The r
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Breaking Ceasefire with Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia broke a unilateral ceasefire with a massive drone and missile attack. Moscow's o
EU Prepares for Trade Showdown as Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on European Cars
European leaders are meeting in Brussels to finalize the EU-US trade deal amid Trump's threat to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%. Ursula von
US Troop Withdrawal Threats Test Italy's Strategic Alliance with Washington
The US announcement of troop withdrawals from Germany and threats toward Italy have raised doubts about 12,000 US personnel stationed there.