European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Luxembourg's Bettel Confronted Orbán Over Anti-LGBTQ Law, Compares It to Fascist Policies
Xavier Bettel confronted Viktor Orbán directly over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law, telling him 'being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic i
Europe's Energy Subsidies Risk Prolonging Crisis, Warns Spanish Economist
Most EU governments are repeating 2022's energy subsidy mistakes, suppressing price signals and delaying demand adjustment. A Spanish econom
Spain Commits €7 Billion to Public Housing in Bid to Ease Deepening Crisis
Spain's government has approved a €7 billion plan to address a severe housing crisis, tripling public investment over four years. The initia
EU Set to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto
EU ambassadors are expected to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto. The breakthrough followed the repair of
EU Trade Chief Šefčovič Heads to Washington to Break Steel Tariff Deadlock
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič travels to Washington to unlock talks on removing 50% US tariffs on European steel and aluminium. The J
Hungary Poised to Lift Veto on €90 Billion EU Loan for Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Restarts
Hungary is expected to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, coinciding with the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline. Euronews'
Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over TV Host's Sexist Tirade Against Meloni
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador after a state TV host unleashed sexist and offensive remarks against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Th
German Police Raid 50 Sites to Dismantle Syrian Trafficking Ring Using Fraudulent Residency Documents
Around 1,000 officers searched over 50 properties in and around Leipzig, targeting a ring that fraudulently used Syrian refugees' residency
Israeli Military Detains Two Soldiers for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Lebanese Village
Two Israeli soldiers received 30-day detention and were removed from combat duty for smashing a Jesus statue in the Christian village of Deb
EU Ministers Reject Suspension of Israel Trade Deal Over War Crimes Allegations
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia failed to secure support for suspending the EU-Israel trade deal over alleged war crimes. A separate proposal o
NATO Scrambles Jets Across Baltic to Intercept Russian Bombers and Fighters
French Rafale fighters from Lithuania led a multinational NATO intercept of Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers and Su-30/35 fighters over the
Druzhba Pipeline Restart Unblocks EU Loan for Ukraine After Three-Month Halt
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the Druzhba oil pipeline is repaired and can resume operation. The move is expected to unl