European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France Detains Tanker Linked to Iranian Network Moving Russian Oil
French Navy intercepts the Tagor off Brittany, linked to Iranian trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's network. The vessel, sailing under a fa
Brussels to Rebuke Rome Over Untargeted Fuel Duty Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
The EU Commission will criticize Italy's untargeted fuel excise reductions in upcoming recommendations. Rome seeks fiscal flexibility for en
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic with Grand Military Parade in Rome
Italy celebrated 80 years of the Republic with a military parade and aerial displays in Rome. The event commemorated the 1946 institutional
Belgian Poll: US Seen as Bigger Threat Than China for First Time
Over 50% of Belgians consider the US an adversary, compared to 40-44% for China. The annual De Stemming poll shows a sharp drop in trust aft
Magyar Signals Imminent Deal on Hungarian Minority Rights to Unlock Ukraine's EU Accession Talks
Péter Magyar expressed optimism about a technical agreement on Hungarian minority rights in Ukraine as soon as this week. A breakthrough cou
EU Tests Rapid Deployment Force in Spanish Drills with 2,500 Troops
Spain hosts MILEX 26, a major EU military exercise involving 2,500 troops from 13 member states. The drills test the bloc's Rapid Deployment
EU Leaders Signal Willingness to Join Ukraine Peace Talks, but Only After Ceasefire
EU leaders will consider direct engagement in Ukraine-Russia peace talks at their June summit, but only after Russia agrees to an unconditio
EU Migration Deal Ushers in 'Era of Deportations,' Swedish MEP Declares
Swedish conservative MEP Charlie Weimers declares the EU has entered an 'era of deportations' after a landmark migration deal. The new law i
Pashinyan Balances EU Aspirations and Russian Pressure Ahead of Armenian Vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan navigates a delicate path between pro-Western reforms and Russian economic pressure. He rules out an immediat
US Considers Expanding Nuclear Bomber Deployments in Eastern Europe
The United States is reportedly discussing the deployment of additional dual-capable aircraft in Poland and the Baltic states. This would ex
Zelenskyy Urges Europe and US to Bolster Air Defenses After Russian Barrage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense and US Patriot missile supplies are 'absolutely necessary'. A Russian b
Former Lebanese Deputy PM: No Trust in Any Side to Halt Border Conflict
Former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani expressed deep skepticism about a lasting ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border. He n