European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France Reports Surge in Anti-Religious Acts Across All Faiths
France's Interior Ministry reports a significant increase in anti-religious acts from 2010 to 2025, with antisemitic incidents now comprisin
EAEU Leaders Demand Armenian Referendum on EU Membership Ahead of June Elections
EAEU leaders at an Astana summit called on Armenia to choose between the Moscow-led bloc and the EU. They warned of suspension by December i
France Opens Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Torture of Gaza Flotilla Activists
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred the case to the courts on Friday. Reports allege humiliation, rape, and torture of activis
Romania's Foreign Minister: Drone Strike on Galați Is Russia's Full Responsibility
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu confirmed to Euronews that the drone which struck an apartment block in Galați was of Russian origin and
EU Considers New Taxes on Digital Services, Gambling, and Crypto to Fund Budget
The European Commission is evaluating new tax measures on digital services, gambling, and crypto assets to finance the next EU budget. These
Romania Blames Russia for Civilian Casualties in Drone Strike on Galați
Romania's foreign minister declares Russia fully responsible for civilian harm after a drone strike on a residential building in Galați. Off
Geran-2 Drone That Struck Romanian Apartment Block: What Is Known
A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, escalating tensions near the NATO border. The drone is a domestica
Italy Seeks to Redirect EU Defence Loans to Combat Rising Energy Costs
Italy is pushing to reduce the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence loan programme. Rome wants the freed-up funds redirected to ta
NATO Holds Northern Star Drills Near Finnish-Russian Border Amid Rising Drone Incursions
NATO's Northern Star exercise near the Finnish-Russian border aims to modernize deterrence amid rising Russian drone incursions into NATO te
Odesa and Zaporizhzhia Hit as Russia Launches 232 Drones Across Ukraine
Russia launched 232 drones at Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defences downing 217. Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffered damage and injuries, and shi
Hungary Unlocks €16.4 Billion in EU Funds After Magyar's Brussels Breakthrough
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds fr
Iran-US Deal Nears Completion, Awaiting Trump and Khamenei Approval
The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days, and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil. Nuc