European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Global Press Freedom Hits 25-Year Low, RSF Report Reveals Widespread Decline
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half the world's countries now in 'difficult' or 'very serious' cat
Swiss-Italian Tensions Rise Over Medical Bills After Crans-Montana Fire
Switzerland sent medical invoices to families of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, prompting outrage in Italy. Swiss authorities sa
EU Envoy Admits Bloc Misread Sahel, Now Seeks Dialogue with Junta Regimes
EU envoy João Cravinho admits the bloc failed to listen to Sahel states, eroding credibility. He now seeks dialogue with junta-led regimes a
European NATO Members Boost Defence Spending by 14% in 2025, Germany Leads
European NATO members raised defence spending by 14% in 2025, the fastest growth since the 1950s. Germany overtook the UK as Europe's larges
Italian Woman Faces Prison in Egypt for Adultery Amid Custody Battle
Nessy Guerra, an Italian citizen, has been sentenced to six months in prison in Egypt for adultery, a crime no longer recognized in Italy. H
Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters Off Greece
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Kythira, boarding over 20 boats
Péter Magyar's Brussels Visit Aims to Unlock EU Funds Amid Rising EU-China Tensions
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to negotiate the release of €10 billion in frozen EU funds before an August de
Trump Threatens to Cut US Troops in Germany Amid Iran War Dispute with Merz
Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, escalating a feud with Chancellor Merz over the Iran war. Merz had earlier acc
Golders Green Stabbing: Police Taser Suspect After Attack on Two Jewish Men
A 45-year-old man was arrested after stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. Police tasered the suspect, who also attempted
Spanish PM Sánchez Accused of Leading Criminal Network in Graft Trial
A businessman testifying in a Madrid court alleged that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was at the top of a criminal hierarchy that rigged publ
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar: EU Funds to Flow 'Soon' After Brussels Talks
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday. He describ
Sweden Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Ship Suspected of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Sweden has confiscated a cargo ship believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, seized in March on suspicion of transporting stolen Ukrain