European Politics
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EU Targets Russian Oil Cap, Shadow Fleet, and Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package
The European Commission has unveiled its 21st sanctions package against Russia, focusing on delaying the oil price cap review to avoid marke
Man Arrested After Brutal Stabbing in Belfast; Far-Right Figures Call for Protests
A man in his 40s is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Belfast's New Lodge area. Police have arrested a suspect in his 30
Albanian PM Edi Rama Shares AI Video of Himself in Miniskirt to Mock Influencers
Edi Rama shared an AI video of himself in a miniskirt to criticize influencers protesting a luxury resort. The project, linked to Jared Kush
Letta: Europe must integrate or face subordination to US and China
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta warns that Europe must accelerate its single market integration to avoid becoming subservient to
Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Ukraine named an elite unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), triggering a major diplomatic row with Poland. Polish President Karol
France Demands Justice Overhaul After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance has ignited fury across France. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had multiple complaints of
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Focus on Oil Cap and Shadow Fleet
Brussels is finalizing a new sanctions package to tighten the oil price cap and crack down on Russia's shadow fleet. The proposal may delay
EU Migration Pact Takes Full Effect: Can Member States Deliver on Returns?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact fully enters force on 12 June, introducing mandatory pre-entry screening, faster asylum procedures, and r
Swiss Business and Unions Unite Against Immigration Cap Ahead of Sunday Vote
Switzerland's business leaders and unions are jointly opposing a hard-right initiative to cap immigration, warning it would harm the economy
France and Germany Scrap Joint Fighter Jet Project Amid Industrial Rivalry
France and Germany have scrapped the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme after years of deadlock between Dassault Av
Lavrov Rejects Talks, Says Military Action Will Decide Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected Ukraine's call for direct talks, calling Zelenskyy's open letter 'rude' and insisting milita
Ireland Faces Scrutiny Over Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland's alumina exports to Russia, legal under current EU sanctions, have drawn criticism for potentially aiding Moscow's war effort. The