European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Pope Leo XIV Begins First Apostolic Visit to Spain Since Election
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on 6 June for his first apostolic journey to Spain since his election in May 2025. The six-day trip includes
Von der Leyen's China Warning: Three Years On, EU Faces Reckoning
Three years after von der Leyen's landmark speech on EU-China relations, the bloc is moving to reduce dependence. Internal resistance and ge
Baltic States Face Radar Shortages Amid Drone Threats, European Defence Bottlenecks
The Baltic states urgently need more short-range radars to detect drones, but European defence bottlenecks are causing delays. Experts say i
Portugal Grounded: General Strike Shuts Transport, Schools, and Hospitals Over Labour Reforms
Portugal's general strike has left railway stations empty and airports disrupted. Unions are protesting government labour reforms that they
Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal request from the European Commission to dismantle internal border controls. Berlin argues that the measures re
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Oil Terminal Near St. Petersburg Ahead of Putin's Economic Forum
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil terminal near St. Petersburg, with black smoke visible across the city. The attack comes ju
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Under Scrutiny as MEPs Convene in Strasbourg
MEPs are meeting in Strasbourg to debate the EU's diplomatic approach to Ukraine. The session comes as the Iran conflict drives an energy sh
Mali Sentences French Diplomat to 20 Years for Espionage, Deepening Rift with Paris
A French diplomat in Bamako has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on espionage charges. The ruling deepens the rift between Mali's milita
Trump's NATO Grievance Over Iran Strains Transatlantic Ties
US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Pudzer warns Trump is still upset with NATO allies for not assisting US operations in Iran. European refusals
Azerbaijan Rejects Claims of Israeli Military Operations from Its Soil Against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has dismissed media reports that Israel used its territory for operations against Iran. Baku insists it has ne
JD Vance Condemns UK Police Response to Southampton Murder, Linking It to Migration
US Vice President JD Vance condemned UK police for handcuffing a dying student, Henry Nowak, after a stabbing in Southampton. Vance linked t
Starmer Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2030, Pledges UK Defence Spending Hike
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russia could attack a NATO member state within four years, based on Western intelligence. He pled