European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Pashinyan Secures Strong Mandate for Pro-Western Shift in Armenian Election
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads with 51.2% of the vote, securing a strong mandate for a pro-Western ag
Ukraine's €90 Billion EU Loan: Where Will the Money Go?
The EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine will start disbursing in mid-June. Most funds are earmarked for defense, but Kyiv has kept its shoppin
UK, France, Germany Back Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks with US and EU Involvement
The UK, France, and Germany have endorsed a proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire. The joint statem
Paris Protesters Target CNews Over Alleged Kremlin Ties of Former RT France Chief
Dozens of protesters rallied outside CNews in Paris on 3 June, denouncing the channel's hiring of Ksenia Fedorova, former head of RT France.
Armenia Vote Count Begins in Election That Could Redraw South Caucasus Map
Vote counting is underway in Armenia's parliamentary election, with PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party facing a pro-Russian oppositio
EPP Chief Weber: EU Must Act Now or China Will Cripple European Industry
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, warns that China's overproduction threatens Europe's industrial base. He urges the EU to
EPP Chief Weber Warns EU Must Act Now or China Will Cripple European Industry
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, warns the EU must abandon naivety and use trade tools to counter Chinese overproduction.
Palestinian Arrested in Crete on Suspicion of Planning Terror Attack Linked to Hamas
A Palestinian man was arrested in Crete on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on Israeli targets. Authorities seized chemicals and lab
Zelenskyy to Meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer in London to discuss military aid and peace efforts. The mee
US Considers Using Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Gulf Allies' War Damages
The US Treasury is assessing the cost of damage to Gulf allies from Iranian attacks and exploring the use of frozen Iranian assets for compe
Pope Leo XIV Urges Spain to Reject Polarisation on First Day of Visit
Pope Leo XIV began a week-long visit to Spain, urging an end to polarising narratives. He praised Spain's commitment to international law an
US Defence Secretary Hegseth Uses D-Day Speech to Call Migration an 'Invasion' of Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described migration as an 'invasion' during a D-Day speech in Normandy. He pressed European allies to take