European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers
The European Parliament has adopted a rule allowing female MEPs to delegate their votes for up to three months before and six months after c
Second US Envoy to Ukraine Departs in Under a Year Amid Policy Rift
Acting US ambassador Julie Davis will leave Kyiv in June and retire from diplomacy. Her departure follows predecessor Bridget Brink's resign
Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize the Panama-flagged bulk-carrier Panormitis, which Kyiv says is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of whea
Stabbing in Golders Green Raises Fears Over Antisemitic Attacks in London
Two people were stabbed in Golders Green, a north London area with a large Jewish community. The attack follows weeks of arson targeting syn
Kazakh National Arrested in Berlin on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia
A Kazakh national has been arrested in Berlin for allegedly spying for Russia since May 2024. He is accused of sharing details on German mil
UN Reports 21 Executions and Over 4,000 Arrests in Iran Since War Began
The UN Human Rights Office reports at least 21 executions and over 4,000 detentions in Iran since the start of the war on 28 February. Nine
Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed a European Defence Union to integrate military capabilities with Ukraine, the UK, and
Trump Cancels Iran Talks, Orders Naval Blockade as Rial Crashes
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a second round of peace talks with Iran scheduled in Islamabad, accusing Tehran of failing to negoti
EU Must Engage US as Equal Partner, Not Junior Ally, Says Parliament Vice-President Wilmès
Sophie Wilmès, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister, insists the EU must treat the US as an equal partner. S
Young Europeans Lead Online Political Engagement, Eurostat Data Shows
In 2025, 24% of young Europeans participated in online civic or political activities, outpacing older generations. Slovenia leads with 49.4%
EU Commissioner Mînzatu Defends Romania's Pro-European Path Amid Socialist-Far-Right Alliance
Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Vice-President, insists Romania remains committed to the EU despite her Social Democratic Party teaming
Ukraine Vows Retaliation as Stolen Grain Reaches Turkey, Egypt, Algeria
Ukraine is monitoring multiple vessels carrying grain stolen by Russia from occupied territories. Shipments have reached Turkey, Egypt, Alge