European Politics
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Albania's Rama: EU Accession Is the Only Path, Warns of Anti-EU Forces in Balkans
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama insists EU accession is the only viable path for his country, calling himself a 'fanatic of the EU faith.'
Kosovo's Former President Calls for Compromise to End Political Stalemate Before Snap Election
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 18 months on Sunday after parliament failed to elect a president. Former President Vjosa Os
Zelenskyy to Meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Zelenskyy will meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London on Sunday. The talks aim to coordinate support for Ukraine as Russia faces military
Albanian PM Claims Hybrid War Behind Protests Over Kushner-Linked Resort
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges a hybrid war is behind protests against a coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. He claims bots an
Macron Condemns Judicial Failures After 11-Year-Old's Murder in Southwestern France
An 11-year-old girl, Lyhanna, was found dead in an abandoned silo near Fleurance, southwestern France. The main suspect had been accused of
EU Pledges Targeted Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians After Nordic-Led Pressure
The European Commission will introduce targeted visa restrictions for Russian nationals next year, responding to a coalition of 11 countries
Live TV Report in Constanța Interrupted by Drone Explosion Near Romanian Port
A live broadcast from Constanța was cut short when a drone exploded nearby, forcing the reporter to flee. The incident underscores the growi
Ukraine Can Close Multiple EU Accession Chapters 'Immediately' After Hungary Lifts Veto, Costa Says
European Council President António Costa says Ukraine can open and immediately close several EU accession chapters after Hungary lifted its
Naval Drone Detonates in Romanian Port of Constanța, Raising Security Concerns
A naval drone exploded in the Romanian port city of Constanța on Friday morning. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence stated the drone
French Rafale Jets Intercept 11 Russian Aircraft Over Baltic in NATO Mission
French Rafale jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft over the Baltic region last week, including Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12 transports,
EU Enlargement Gains Momentum as Western Balkans Summit Opens in Montenegro
Up to 30 European leaders gather in Montenegro for a summit aimed at fast-tracking Western Balkan EU membership. Hungary's new government dr
Costa Backs Streamlined EU Accession Rules Ahead of Western Balkans Summit
European Council President António Costa has endorsed simplifying EU accession rules, proposing to remove the need for unanimous votes at ea