European Politics
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UK Raises Terror Threat to 'Severe' After Antisemitic Stabbing in London's Golders Green
The UK government elevated the terror threat level to severe following a stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green. Police have arrested a
Trump Escalates Attack on Merz, Threatens Troop Cuts as Transatlantic Rift Deepens
Trump launched a fresh tirade against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of ineffectiveness on Ukraine and immigration. The atta
EU Ready for Digital Talks with US but Won't Scrap Tech Rules, Trade Chief Says
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič confirmed the EU will launch a digital dialogue with the US but will not weaken its tech regulations. U
EU Must Not 'Humiliate' Itself by Seeking Direct Talks with Russia, Kallas Warns
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has rejected direct EU-Russia talks, warning Moscow is preparing for long-term confrontation. She urges t
UK PM Starmer Heckled at Scene of Antisemitic Stabbing in London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled with shouts of 'Jew harmer' as he arrived in north London after two Jewish men were stabbed.
Spain's Migration Minister Defends Mass Regularisation as Model for EU
Spain's Migration Minister Elma Saiz defends the country's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants as a humane and pragmatic model for
US Proposes Maritime Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Standoff
The US has announced plans for a Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed since late February. Iran's blockad
Belgium Moves to Nationalize Nuclear Reactors from Engie in Energy Sovereignty Push
Belgium's government has initiated negotiations to take over all nuclear reactors from French utility Engie. The move aims to secure nationa
Royal Enlistment Drives Surge in Dutch Military Reservist Applications
The Netherlands sees a surge in military reservist applications after Queen Máxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia enlisted. The 'Amalia effec
Ukraine Rejects Moscow's Victory Day Truce, Demands Lasting Ceasefire
Ukraine has rejected Russia's offer of a brief ceasefire for the Victory Day parade, calling instead for a durable peace. Moscow's scaled-ba
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Crete, detaining 175 activists. The European Co
Israel Blocks Russian Grain Ship Over Alleged Theft of Ukrainian Wheat
Israeli grain importer Zenziper has postponed unloading a ship carrying wheat and barley allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian