European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ukraine's Deputy PM Rejects Associate EU Membership, Insists on Full Accession
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka insists full EU membership is the only option, rejecting Germany's associate membership idea. K
Ukraine Deputy PM: Anti-Corruption Probes Show Kyiv Meets EU Standards
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Taras Kachka, says anti-corruption probes show Kyiv is meeting EU demands. He poin
Iran's New Supreme Leader Vows No US Bases in Region as Tensions Escalate
In his first major statement since taking office, Iran's new supreme leader declared regional countries will no longer host US military base
Baltic Drone Incursions: Von der Leyen Warns of Russian Hybrid Strategy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described recent drone incursions into Baltic airspace as part of a deliberate Russia
Brussels Pushes Tacit Permit Approvals for Grid Upgrades Amid Sovereignty Fears
The European Commission proposes tacit approval for grid project permits to speed up upgrades. Several member states, led by France and Germ
US and Armenia Advance TRIPP Corridor During Rubio's Brief Yerevan Visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a key agreement with Armenia to advance the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRI
France and Sweden Push EU to Restrict Trade with Israeli Settlements
France and Sweden are urging the EU to impose stricter trade measures on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
Turkish Police Fire Water Cannon to Block CHP Rally in Izmir
Turkish police deployed water cannon and pepper spray in Izmir to block a rally by deposed opposition leader Özgür Özel. The CHP leadership
French Boys Abandoned in Portugal Ordered Returned to France by Court
A Portuguese court has ordered the return of two French boys, aged four and five, to France after they were abandoned by their mother and he
Estonia warns EU against direct Russia talks, warns of 'neutral mediator' trap
Estonia warns that EU direct talks with Russia would turn the bloc into a 'neutral mediator'. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says now is no
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Arms Race Fuels 'Culture of Power' and Modern Slavery
Pope Leo XIV has released a major encyclical warning that the AI race, particularly in remote warfare, is driven by a dangerous 'culture of
Ukraine Urges EU to Open All Six Accession Clusters in June, Citing Delays
Ukraine's deputy PM Taras Kachka urges the EU to open all six accession clusters in June, ahead of the July timeline. Kyiv says it has compl