European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Germany Unveils First-Ever Military Strategy: Speed, Deep Strikes, and Deterrence
Germany has published its first comprehensive military strategy, prioritising speed, long-range precision strikes, and technological superio
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Pledge to Double Trade to $10 Billion in Bukhara Talks
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan aim to double bilateral trade to $10 billion. Leaders agreed on joint projects in transport, energy, digitalisatio
Czech Students Rally Against Government Plan to Defund Public Media
Thousands of Czech students marched in Prague against a government plan to eliminate public media fees and fund outlets directly from the st
Gáspár Orbán, Son of Hungary's Outgoing PM, Discharged from Military
Gáspár Orbán, son of outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has been discharged from the military. He submitted his request before
Hungary's New Government Scrutinises Orbán-Era Defence Plan for Corruption Risks
Hungary's new government will reassess a major EU defence funding request worth €16.2 billion submitted by the previous Orbán administration
Spain's Far-Right Vox Returns to Power in Extremadura Coalition with PP
Vox has returned to power in Extremadura as part of a coalition with the Popular Party. The agreement tightens immigration rules and priorit
Vienna Court Clears Former Austrian Diplomat in Case Involving Novichok Document
A Vienna criminal court acquitted former senior diplomat Johannes Peterlik of charges related to leaking a classified OPCW document containi
Greek Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 MPs in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Investigation
The Greek parliament voted to lift immunity from 13 MPs from the ruling New Democracy party, enabling a European Public Prosecutor's Office
Sanna Marin Urges EU to Integrate Ukraine's Battlefield Lessons into Defence Strategy
Sanna Marin argues the EU is as dependent on Ukraine's military expertise as Kyiv is on Western aid. She warns that without applying Ukraine
Starmer Rejects Resignation Demands Amid Diplomatic Appointment Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The c
Moldovan Court Sentences Oligarch Plahotniuc to 19 Years for $1 Billion Bank Fraud
A Moldovan court has sentenced oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for fraud and leading a criminal organisation linked to th
EU Moves to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions
The European Union has launched a written procedure to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and its 20th sanctions package against Russia.