European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Calls Snap Election for May Amid Energy Concerns
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela has called an early general election for May 30, seeking a fourth consecutive term for his Labour party.
Macron Revives Eurobonds Push as Energy Crisis Strains EU Unity
Emmanuel Macron has revived the push for Eurobonds to tackle Europe's energy crisis. The proposal faces scepticism from Brussels and norther
King Charles III's US State Visit Highlights Strained UK-US Ties
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US indep
Ukraine Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Alleged Stolen Grain Shipment to Haifa
Ukraine has summoned Israel's ambassador over a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv warns of dipl
Netanyahu Insists Military Action Still Needed Against Hezbollah's Rockets and Drones
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hezbollah's 122mm rockets and drones remain a central threat requiring military action. Leba
Fact Check: Can Spain's Regularised Migrants Move to Other EU Countries?
Spain's one-year work permit for regularised migrants allows residence and work only in Spain, not other EU states. Short Schengen visits ar
UN Rights Panel Rebukes Sweden for Deporting Disabled Child Twice to Albania
The UN Human Rights Committee ruled Sweden violated the right to life of a severely disabled child by deporting him twice to Albania. The co
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah Mullally Hold Historic Ecumenical Meeting at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally prayed together at the Vatican, emphasizing unity for evangelization. The meeting c
Merz Links Ukraine's EU Membership to Territorial Concessions
Friedrich Merz says Ukraine's EU membership could require territorial concessions and parallel referendums. He calls 2027-2028 accession tim
Can a NATO Member Be Suspended? The Alliance's Legal Framework Explained
NATO's founding treaty does not allow for the suspension or expulsion of member states. A leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US suspend Sp
Norway and France Launch Joint Probe into Diplomats' Epstein Ties
Norwegian and French police have established a joint investigation team to probe diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen over alleged corru
Trump to Meet Security Team on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Stall
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior security officials to discuss next steps on Iran. Tehran has blamed Washington for the