European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kosovo Heads to Third Election in a Year as Political Paralysis Deepens
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in just over a year amid widespread voter frustration. The February 2025 vote was inconclusive
Armenia Votes in Election That Could Reshape South Caucasus Alliances
Armenians vote Sunday in a decisive election that will determine the country's future alignment between Russia and the West. Prime Minister
D-Day 82nd Anniversary: Veterans and Leaders Honor Allied Sacrifice in Normandy
On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed on five Normandy beaches. This year, six veterans returned to France for ceremonies at
EU-Western Balkans Summit: Enlargement Momentum, Protests, and a Dead Flamingo
The EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat saw renewed enlargement momentum after Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine. Protests erupted in Albani
Pope Leo XIV Urges Spain to Reject Polarisation on First Day of Visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on 6 June, his first visit to Spain since his election. He urged Spaniards to abandon polarising narratives a
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Lebanese Soldiers, Strains Fragile Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three Lebanese soldiers and six others, including a brigadier general. The attack threatens
Poland and Ukraine Clash Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Poland's deputy prime minister met Ukraine's presidential office head in Warsaw to discuss the naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian
At D-Day Commemorations, US Defence Secretary Hegseth Pressures Europe on Military Spending
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used D-Day commemorations in Normandy to call on Europe to prioritise its own conventional defence. His re
Lebanese President Aoun Tells Iran: 'This Is Our Country' as Hezbollah Disarmament Debate Intensifies
President Joseph Aoun tells Iran's Revolutionary Guard that Lebanon is not their country, urging an end to exploitation. He calls for direct
‘Mehrzweckeier’ Becomes Protest Symbol in Germany’s Youth Word of the Year Vote
The term ‘Mehrzweckeier’ has emerged as a protest slogan against Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It is now a candidate for Germany’s Youth Word o
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Offensive as Putin Meets Schröder
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russian naval and energy targets across western Russia. President Zelensky confirmed ordering
Montenegro's PM Calls Country the 'Cookie of the Balkans' as EU Entry by 2028 Gains Momentum
Montenegro's prime minister says EU membership by 2028 is realistic, calling the country a 'cookie of the Balkans' that could revive enlarge