European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Israel's Sa'ar Calls for EU Dialogue, Rejects 'Dictated' Positions Amid Kallas Spat
Gideon Sa'ar calls for 'comprehensive, honest and open dialogue' with the EU, but rejects dictated positions. The remarks come after Kaja Ka
Pope Leo XIV at WFP: Conflicts Are Fed More Than People
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme in Rome, denouncing how distorted ideologies and political decisions hamper aid. He argued tha
US and Iran Make Headway on Hormuz and Lebanon Ceasefire Despite Trump's Threats
Eighteen hours of talks in Switzerland produced a framework to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and preserve the Lebanon ceasefire. US Vice Pr
Ukraine's Campaign to Isolate Crimea: Cutting Off Russian-Occupied Peninsula
Ukraine's drone and missile campaign targets Crimea's fuel depots, power grids, and transport links. Russian occupation authorities have shu
Berlin to Acquire 40% Stake in Tank Maker KNDS, Joining France as State Shareholder
Germany will take a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German defence firm behind Leopard and Leclerc tanks. The move aligns Berlin with Paris as
Kazakhstan's Tokayev in Brussels: Energy, Middle Corridor, and AI Cooperation
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Brussels to strengthen EU-Kazakhstan ties. He highlights energy exports, the Middle Corridor, a
Spain's Top Court Sentences Ex-Minister to 24 Years for COVID Mask Corruption
Spain's Supreme Court sentenced former Socialist minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison for corruption linked to COVID-19 mask cont
Brexit at Ten: Which Campaign Promises Actually Materialised?
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the UK's economy is 4-8% smaller than it would have been, according to official estimates. Immigratio
France Targets Unauthorized Free Parties with Stricter Penalties
France's National Assembly is reviewing a bill to tighten rules on unauthorized outdoor gatherings known as free parties. The proposed law i
EU Support Rises Across Europe a Decade After Brexit Vote, Pew Finds
A decade after the UK's Brexit referendum, Pew Research data reveals median favourability toward the EU has risen from 49% to 62% across eig
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns, Triggers Labour Leadership Race
Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour Party leader but will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a successor is chosen in September. The
EU Commissioner Šuica's Secretive Israel Visit Raises Questions
European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is in Jerusalem for a press conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, but details of the