European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role
Estonian President Urges EU Defence Buildup to Avoid Testing NATO's Core Commitment
Estonian President Alar Karis has called for Europe to significantly bolster its defence capabilities to avoid having to test NATO's Article
French Senate Rejects Assisted Dying Bill, Sending It Back to National Assembly
The French Senate rejected a bill to regulate assisted dying on Wednesday, with 181 votes against and 122 in favor. The text now returns to
EU's Satellite Defence Ambitions Face Years-Lag Behind US, Kubilius Warns
The EU's flagship IRIS² satellite constellation will not be operational until around 2029, leaving a critical gap in secure communications.
Spain's cabinet approves bill cutting workweek to 37.5 hours
Spain's cabinet has approved a bill to cut the standard workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours, affecting 12.5 million private-sector employees. The