European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump Envoy Urges FIFA to Swap Iran for Italy at 2026 World Cup
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has proposed that FIFA replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup. The request comes amid geopolitical te
EU Green MEPs Call for Temporary Ban on Private Jets Amid Energy Crisis
A group of MEPs from the Greens/EFA group has called on the European Commission to impose a temporary EU-wide ban on non-essential private j
Misinformation Targets Hungary's Péter Magyar Despite Election Victory
Misleading posts on X falsely claim Péter Magyar will revoke work permits for Ukrainians and other non-EU migrants from June. Another clip f
France and UK Renew Pact to Curb English Channel Crossings with Increased Funding
The Sandhurst Treaty, aimed at preventing illegal English Channel crossings, has been renewed for three years. The UK will provide up to €76
Former NATO Chief Urges Europe to Cut Ties with US Defense as Trump Strains Alliance
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls on Europe to reduce reliance on US weapons and security. He warns that Trump's thr
A Rabbi's Call for Dialogue in Antalya: Rebuilding Bridges Across Fractured Communities
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, a visible presence at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, found that open engagement from the Qatari delegation broke the ice.
Latvian Defence Minister Confident US Would Honour NATO Article 5
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds expresses full confidence in US commitment to NATO's mutual defence clause. He highlights strong prac
EU Leaders in Cyprus Weigh Mutual Defence Clause as NATO Alternative
EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus to explore Article 42.7, a mutual defence clause that could serve as a European alternative to NATO. The su
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan as Energy Crisis Measures Advance
The European Union has unlocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary dropped its opposition. Simultaneously, the European Commission
Is Germany the Sick Man of Europe Again? A Bundestag vs. European Parliament Debate
Germany faces chronic weak growth, declining exports to China, and deindustrialization. In a debate recorded in Berlin, Christian Democrat S
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Iran Seizes Ships, Diplomacy Stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two, escalating the maritime standoff. The US maintains its naval blockade, and
Second French UNIFIL Soldier Dies After Hezbollah Ambush in Lebanon
A second French soldier has died after a weekend ambush on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, which President Macron and the UN blame on Hezbollah.