European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Bulgaria Votes in Eighth Election in Five Years as Pro-Russia Candidate Leads
Bulgarians vote Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading polls. Radev
EU and Hungary's Tisza Party Begin Talks to Unlock Frozen Funds After Orbán Era
The European Commission dispatched a high-level team to Budapest for informal talks with Hungary's incoming Tisza Party government. The focu
Sánchez Hosts Progressive Summit in Barcelona Amid Domestic Turmoil
Pedro Sánchez rallied progressive leaders in Barcelona for a two-day convention billed as a left-wing answer to CPAC. The summit aimed to co
Milan Rally Showcases Europe's Far-Right Unity Amid Salvini's Contradictory Stance on Russian Oil
Thousands gathered in Milan for a 'Masters in Our Own Home' rally organized by the League and Patriots for Europe. Leader Matteo Salvini pro
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Angola to Address Corruption and Poverty Amid Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, the third leg of his 11-day Africa tour. He is expected to address corruption and pover
Péter Magyar's Victory in Hungary Reshapes Budapest's Stance Towards Brussels
Péter Magyar's conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year premiership. The new lead
Bulgaria Activates EU Digital Shield Ahead of Snap Election Amid Disinformation Surge
Bulgaria has activated the EU's Digital Services Act rapid response system ahead of its 19 April snap election to combat foreign interferenc
Péter Magyar's Hungarian Victory Prompts EU Reform Debate in Brussels
Péter Magyar's decisive win in Hungary's parliamentary elections has generated optimism in Brussels, potentially easing tensions over Ukrain
After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden
Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip the informal EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, breaking the tradition of a farewell cer
EU Lawmakers Clash Over External Migration Return Hubs
A new EU policy allowing member states to set up migration return hubs outside the bloc's borders has sparked a fierce debate in Brussels. G
Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Polish authorities recorded only 158 illegal crossing attempts from Belarus in early 2026, a 96% drop from 3,306 in the same period of 2022.