European Politics
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EU Economy Chief Dombrovskis: No Easing of Russia Sanctions Despite Inflation Pressures
The EU's top economy official, Valdis Dombrovskis, has firmly rejected any relaxation of sanctions against Russia. This comes as Brussels do
Trump Announces 5,000 Additional US Troops for Poland After Nawrocki Election
US President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of 5,000 additional American troops to Poland. The decision follows the election of r
Rubio Doubts Diplomacy with Cuba as Trump Threatens Military Action
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubts diplomatic resolution with Cuba's current government. President Trump threatens military action, ci
Putin and Xi Showcase Alliance with Military Ceremony in Beijing
Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. The event highlights growing strategic cooperation between Russia an
Rubio Warns Cuba of US Focus on Political Change as Havana Accepts €86M Aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared Washington's intent to change Cuba's political system, calling the island a 'failed state' am
Turkish Court Ousts CHP Leader Özgür Özel, Reinstates Predecessor Amid Turmoil
An Ankara court annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey's main opposition CHP, ordering former chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to take over
Merz's 'Associate EU Membership' Plan for Ukraine Faces Skepticism in Brussels
Friedrich Merz's plan for Ukraine's associate EU membership draws mixed reactions in Brussels. Diplomats question its legal basis and timing
EPP Weighs Sanctions Against Slovenian MEP for Far-Right Event Appearance
The European People's Party is considering sanctions against Slovenian MEP Branko Grims for participating in a conference with far-right law
Italy Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Minister Over Flotilla Treatment
Italy has formally asked the European Union to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over a video showing detained Gaz
German Trust in US as NATO Ally Plummets, Defence Study Reveals
A long-running Bundeswehr survey reveals a 28-point drop in German trust in the US as a NATO ally. Support for higher defence spending has h
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Refinery in Samara Region
Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region with a long-range drone attack. President Zelenskyy confirmed the
Russia Transfers Nuclear Warheads to Belarus Amid Baltic Drone Tensions
Russia has delivered nuclear warheads to field storage facilities in Belarus during major military exercises. The drills involve 64,000 pers