European Politics
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Russian Drone with Explosives Strikes Residential Building in Romanian City of Galați
A Russian drone laden with explosives struck a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, igniting a roof fire and prompti
The Abraham Accords: What They Are and Why Trump Is Pushing for Expansion
The Abraham Accords, brokered by the US in 2020, normalised relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Donald Trump
Israel Severs Ties with UN Chief Guterres Over Inclusion on Sexual Violence List
Israel has announced it will sever all contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after his office included the country on a list of
French National Assembly Votes to Repeal 'Code Noir' Slavery Edicts
France's National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 'Code noir' decrees, which classified enslaved people as 'moveable goods.' The sy
Trump Endorses Pashinyan as Armenia Heads to Pivotal June Election
US President Donald Trump has given a rare endorsement to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the 7 June election. Trump cited
Sweden to Donate 16 Gripen Jets, Ukraine Plans Purchase of 20 New Models
Sweden announced it will donate 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Ukraine also plans to purchase up
Kallas: EU Cannot Be Neutral Mediator in Ukraine-Russia Talks
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated the EU will never be a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia. She emphasized the bloc's supp
Hungary's Rule of Law Progress Opens Door to €17 Billion in Frozen EU Funds
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says Hungary has shown a 'clear and steadfast' commitment to rule-of-law reforms. The comments come
Germany and Netherlands to Deploy Joint NATO Command in Baltics
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year. The 1GNC command centre, capable of contr
Spanish Court Overturns Ana Duato Tax Fraud Acquittal, Orders Retrial
Spain's National Court has overturned the acquittal of actress Ana Duato in the Nummaria tax fraud case. The court ordered a retrial for Dua
Gaza Stabilisation Force Plans Falter as Troop Pledges Unfulfilled
The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, announced in February, has stalled as none of the five pledging nations have deployed signif
Russia Authorizes Bank Employees to Counter Ukrainian Drones as Defenses Falter
Russia's State Duma has passed a law authorizing bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones, reflecting the Kremlin's inability to defend