European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France and Allies Intercept Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
France and allied nations detained the Tagor, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, in international waters. President Macron condemned the vesse
Costa's Western Balkans Tour Revives EU Enlargement Hopes Amid Ukraine Debate
European Council President António Costa kicks off a one-week tour of the Western Balkans in Sarajevo, aiming to revive EU enlargement momen
Malta's Prime Minister Abela Poised for Fourth Labour Term
Preliminary results from Malta's general election show Prime Minister Robert Abela on track for a fourth term. The Labour Party appears to h
Hungarian President Sulyok Defies Resignation Deadline, Awaits Venice Commission
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has rejected Prime Minister Péter Magyar's call to resign by 31 May. Sulyok insists he will await the Venic
France Demands UN Security Council Meeting After Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
Israeli troops captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in over 25 years. France condemn
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery Hub After Massive Drone Barrage
Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 200 drones overnight, killing one civilian in Chernihiv. Ukraine responded by hitting the Saratov oil
US Navy strikes cargo ship in Gulf of Oman as tensions with Iran escalate
The US military struck a commercial vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, firing a missile into the engine room of the
Malta's Labour Party Wins Fourth Consecutive Term in Landslide Victory
Malta's Labour Party has won a record fourth consecutive term in office, according to preliminary results. Prime Minister Robert Abela's vic
Pashinyan Poised for Landslide Win, Pro-West Mandate in Armenia Vote
A Breavis poll projects Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party winning nearly 65% of the vote in Armenia's June 7 elections.
Galați Residents Fear Repeat of Russian Drone Strike on Apartment Block
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people and sparking a fire. Residents, including 87-year-old
Malta Votes as Labour Seeks Fourth Term Amid Corruption Concerns
Malta holds a snap general election as Prime Minister Robert Abela's Labour Party campaigns on strong GDP growth and low inflation. Voters a
Nine Legal Cases Converge on Spanish PM Sánchez as PSOE Faces Intense Scrutiny
Spanish authorities searched PSOE headquarters in Madrid as part of a probe into alleged payments to obstruct justice. Nine separate cases n