European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Polish President Aborts Senegal Trip as Police Move on Constitutional Tribunal
Polish President Karol Nawrocki cut short a state visit to Senegal and flew home after police entered the Constitutional Tribunal. The court
UN envoy targets renewed Cyprus talks by end of 2026
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin says she will keep pushing for progress on Cyprus, aiming for an informal five-party conference before end of
G20 group photo scrapped after EU ministers refuse to stand with Lavrov
The US scrapped the traditional G20 group photo after several EU foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergey Lavrov. The dispute un
Turkic states deepen transport ties as Middle Corridor gains momentum
The Organization of Turkic States met in Ankara, adopting a declaration on transport, energy, and digital cooperation. Kazakhstan reported a
Evacuations begin in Russian-held Oleshky under local ceasefire
A local ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region has enabled the evacuation of residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky. The operation, coordina
Italy on edge as nationwide strike over living costs and arms spending grips cities
Grassroots unions have called a general strike across Italy, with protests in dozens of cities against rising prices and European rearmament
Novaya Gazeta closes after three decades as Kremlin pressure intensifies
Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's last independent media voices, is closing after 30 years. The paper says authorities and security services fo
Italian general strike draws thousands over living costs and defence spending
Thousands joined a general strike in Rome on Friday, called by the left-wing USB union. Protesters demanded action on living costs and oppos
Barghouti: Ousting Netanyahu is Palestinians' top priority
Mustafa Barghouti says removing Benjamin Netanyahu is the most pressing issue for Palestinians. He urges Arab parties to support Gadi Eisenk
Fragile ceasefire lets aid reach Russian-held Oleshky as evacuations begin
A humanitarian operation is underway in Russian-occupied Oleshky under a fragile local ceasefire. Aid has arrived, but questions persist ove
Cameroonian families demand return of sons recruited to fight for Russia
A Cameroonian collective marched to the Russian Embassy in Yaoundé, demanding action against covert recruitment of young men into Russia's m
Édouard Philippe granted assisted witness status in Le Havre funds probe
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has been designated an assisted witness in an investigation into alleged embezzlement at the L