European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU conservatives and liberals push to freeze €770m in Romanian funds
The centre-right EPP and liberal Renew Europe have asked the European Commission to withhold €770 million in EU recovery funds from Romania.
Sweden moves to seize Russian-owned land near Muskö naval base
Sweden's military has asked the government to expropriate a property near the Muskö naval base owned by a Russian with reported Kremlin ties
Syria's removal from US terror list opens door to investment
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. The move lifts severe economic res
Armenia moves toward EU membership bid, defying Moscow
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to formally apply for EU membership, a historic pivot away from Moscow's influen
Vatican's top diplomat in Moscow to keep dialogue open amid Ukraine war
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher is in Moscow for talks with Russian officials and church leaders, the first such visit since 2021. The Vat
Third drone and suspected explosives found near Leipzig/Halle Airport
German investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport, linked to an attempted attack earlier thi
Berlin and Rome at odds over Mediterranean rescue ship detentions
Italy detained the German rescue ship Sea-Watch 5 for 45 days and fined its operator. The move highlights a deepening rift between Berlin an
Colombia's new president orders deportation of undocumented migrants
Colombia's new far-right president has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport undocumented migrants. The policy shift will mainly aff
Canada's hard line on Trump poses a question for Europe
Canada's prime minister has walked away from trade talks with the US, citing sovereignty. The EU, facing similar pressure, has more economic
US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran's financial networks
The US Treasury has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It targets enablers and key sect
UK shares missile tech with Ukraine as allies meet in Kyiv
Britain has agreed to share technical data on the SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missile, bringing Ukraine closer to producing the weapon domesti
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade talks collapse
Trump announced plans to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% by 2027, accusing Ottawa of years of unfair trade. The move follows the