European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kallas: Orbán-Style Vetoes Undermine EU Democracy, Hopes for Reset with New Hungarian Government
Kaja Kallas warns that vetoes used by Viktor Orbán have undermined EU democracy by letting one country block 26. She hopes for better cooper
Pentagon Leak Reveals Plan to Suspend Spain from NATO Over Iran War Refusal
A leaked Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain's NATO membership for refusing US access to bases during the Iran war. The proposal also t
Pentagon Email Proposes Sanctions on NATO Allies Over Iran War, Targets Spain
An internal Pentagon email outlines options to penalize NATO allies for not backing US operations in the Iran war, with Spain explicitly tar
EU Countries Push Back Against Brussels' Housing Deregulation Plans
Ireland and six other EU countries have warned that Brussels' omnibus deregulation efforts could backfire, potentially slowing housing and i
Sánchez Warns EU's Israel Inaction Undermines Ukraine Credibility
Pedro Sánchez argues the EU's double standard on Israel and Russia damages its global credibility. Spain's push to suspend the EU-Israel Ass
Armenia Commemorates 111th Anniversary of Genocide in Yerevan
Armenia observed the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026. Thousands participated in marches and ceremonies in Ye
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership at First Summit Without Orbán
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected symbolic EU membership at a summit in Cyprus, demanding full integration with a clear start
Estonian PM Calls for Lifetime Schengen Ban on Russian Soldiers
Estonian PM Kristen Michal urges EU to ban Russian soldiers from Schengen for life, citing criminal behavior and risk of private armies. The
20,000 Teddy Bears on Washington Mall Symbolise Abducted Ukrainian Children
A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall in Washington highlights the plight of Ukrainian children abducted since 2021. The insta
EU Leaders Gather in Cyprus for Crisis Talks on Energy, Defence, and Middle East
EU leaders are holding crisis talks in Cyprus, focusing on energy, defence, and the Middle East. Former European Council President Charles M
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, due to expire Monday, has been extended by three weeks, according to US President Donald Trump. The announce
Housing Crisis Tests Europe's Social Stability as MEPs Debate Solutions
Europe's housing crisis is worsening, with prices surging and wages stagnating. MEPs Dirk Gotink and Maria Ohisalo debate solutions in the E