European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Sweden to Launch New Foreign Intelligence Agency by 2027
Sweden will establish a new foreign intelligence agency, UND, by January 2027. The move responds to lessons from the war in Ukraine, emphasi
NATO Awaits Clarity on US Plan to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany
The US has announced the withdrawal of at least 5,000 troops from Germany within six to nine months, but has not specified which operations
EU Finance Ministers Urge Caution as Trump Threatens 25% Auto Tariffs
EU finance ministers met in Brussels to discuss US President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on European cars. They urged calm and adherence t
EU Veterinary Rules Spark Standoff Between Cyprus Farmers and Government
The newly formed Cyprus Livestock Association warns of protests targeting the Presidential Palace unless authorities reconsider their cullin
Dutch Senate Rejects Hardline Asylum Bill, But Irregular Migration Remains Illegal
The Dutch Senate rejected a far-right bill that would have criminalised irregular migration, but existing law already treats it as illegal.
French MEP Lalucq: EU Should Never Have Signed US Trade Deal Under Trump
French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues the EU-US trade deal was a mistake, citing Trump's tariff threats as proof of US unreliability. Her criticis
Russia's Systematic Abduction of Ukrainian Children: A Genocidal Campaign
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been deported or forcibly transferred to Russia. The Kremlin frames abduction as rescue, using propagand
Brazil's EU Ambassador Rejects Europe-Led Global Order, Calls for Multipolar Rebuilding
Brazil’s ambassador to the EU argues that rebuilding global order requires participation from all regions, not just Europe. His comments fol
Iran Threatens European Military Bases as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE. A hardline politician warns Eur
Portugal Leads Push for Portuguese to Become Official UN Language by 2030
Portuguese is the fourth most spoken language globally, yet it lacks official status at the United Nations. Portugal's government has set a
Von der Leyen Warns Trump: EU Ready for Retaliation Over Auto Tariffs
Ursula von der Leyen insists the US is bound by a trade deal that caps tariffs on EU goods at 15%. She warns the bloc is ready to retaliate