European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump Advisers Press China to Use Iran Ties to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have called on China to use its influence with Iran to reopen the Str
Trump Escalates Feud with Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Rubio's Vatican Visit
Trump accuses Pope Leo XIV of aiding Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite the pontiff's consistent anti-nuclear stance. The feud threatens to o
Portugal Arrests 15 More Police Officers in Expanding Lisbon Abuse Investigation
Portuguese authorities arrested 15 more police officers on Tuesday, bringing the total under investigation to 24 in a case involving torture
Russian Strikes Kill 18 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Condemns Ceasefire 'Cynicism'
Russian airstrikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, including 12 in Zaporizhzhia. President Zelenskyy denounced Moscow's
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Visits Baku to Strengthen Strategic Ties with Azerbaijan
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Baku to deepen the strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, focusing on energy security and the Mid
Ukraine Accuses Egypt of Accepting Fourth Shipment of Stolen Grain via Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister says Egypt has accepted a fourth shipment of grain stolen from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv had previously
Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Plant Over 1,500 km Inside Russia
Ukraine struck a military facility in Cheboksary, over 1,500 km from its border, using domestically-produced Flamingo cruise missiles. The a
Moscow's Victory Day Parade Returns in Scaled-Down Form Amid EU Divisions
Moscow's Victory Day parade on 9 May will feature no tanks or heavy weaponry, a first in years, due to Ukrainian drone threats. Slovak PM Ro
US Warns of 'Devastating' Force Against Iranian Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says any attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will face 'overwhelming and devastating' Am
Macron Steals Show at Yerevan EPC Summit, Hails Armenia's European Turn
Emmanuel Macron received a hero's welcome in Yerevan, where he proclaimed a 'new era' for Armenia with Europe. The French president sang Cha
Romania's Pro-EU Coalition Collapses After No-Confidence Vote Topples PM Bolojan
Romania's pro-European coalition government collapsed on Tuesday after a no-confidence vote ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion,
Can US Law Block Trump's Plan to Cut Troops in Europe?
The Pentagon plans to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, with President Trump hinting at deeper cuts. A 2026 US defence law imposes cond