European Politics
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EU Targets Russian Oil Cap, Shadow Fleet, and Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package
The European Commission has unveiled its 21st sanctions package against Russia, focusing on delaying the oil price cap review to avoid marke
Man Arrested After Brutal Stabbing in Belfast; Far-Right Figures Call for Protests
A man in his 40s is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Belfast's New Lodge area. Police have arrested a suspect in his 30
Albanian PM Edi Rama Shares AI Video of Himself in Miniskirt to Mock Influencers
Edi Rama shared an AI video of himself in a miniskirt to criticize influencers protesting a luxury resort. The project, linked to Jared Kush
Franco-German FCAS Fighter Jet Project Collapses After Years of Disputes
Europe's largest joint defence project, the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet, has been scrapped after years of industrial rivalry. French and
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Facilities in Southern Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea, causing fires at key fuel depots. The strikes target
Letta: Europe must integrate or face subordination to US and China
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta warns that Europe must accelerate its single market integration to avoid becoming subservient to
Brussels Sees Mass Protests Over Alleged Police Brutality Amid Education Cuts
On 8 June, large crowds in Brussels condemned what they described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The protests are r
Russian Drone Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy Kill Three, Wound Dozens
Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy on 8 June, killing three civilians and wounding dozens. Ukrainian autho
Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Ukraine named an elite unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), triggering a major diplomatic row with Poland. Polish President Karol
France Demands Justice Overhaul After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance has ignited fury across France. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had multiple complaints of
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Focus on Oil Cap and Shadow Fleet
Brussels is finalizing a new sanctions package to tighten the oil price cap and crack down on Russia's shadow fleet. The proposal may delay
EU Migration Pact Takes Full Effect: Can Member States Deliver on Returns?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact fully enters force on 12 June, introducing mandatory pre-entry screening, faster asylum procedures, and r