European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Raúl Castro: The Revolutionary Who Outlasted Empires and Still Holds Sway in Havana
Raúl Castro, the younger brother of Fidel, built Cuba's military and intelligence apparatus over decades. He led a historic thaw with the US
EU States and Parliament Deadlocked Over Timeline for New Migrant Return Rules
EU lawmakers and member states failed to agree on the timeline for new return rules, including deportation centres outside the bloc. The onl
Latvia Warns Residents After Drone Incursion; Tensions Rise in Baltics
Latvia's National Armed Forces warned residents in eastern regions after detecting at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The alert came a da
US Troop Withdrawal from Europe: Viral Claims Debunked
Social media posts falsely claim US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a complete troop withdrawal from Europe. In reality, Rubio crit
Italy Ditches Boeing for Airbus Tankers in Strategic European Shift
Italy has formalised the acquisition of six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft worth €1.39 billion. The deal ends a years-long procurement sag
Merz Proposes Associate EU Membership for Ukraine with Mutual Defense Clause
Friedrich Merz has proposed an 'associate membership' for Ukraine, granting access to EU institutions without voting rights and a mutual def
Trump Envoy Urges US to Rebuild Military Presence in Greenland
US special envoy Jeff Landry says Washington should re-establish military bases in Greenland, echoing President Trump's push to acquire the
Paris Nursery Abuse Probe Widens: 16 Staff Held as Investigations Expand
Sixteen staff from a Paris nursery school have had their police custody extended as part of a growing probe into sexual violence. The invest
Twenty Years After Independence, Montenegro Sets Sights on EU Membership
Montenegro celebrates 20 years of independence from its union with Serbia. President Jakov Milatović says EU membership by 2028 is achievabl
Netanyahu Rebukes Minister After Video Shows Taunting of Gaza Flotilla Activists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned his security minister after a video showed him taunting detained activists from the
Friedrich Merz's Chancellorship Hits Record Low Approval After Self-Inflicted Wounds
Friedrich Merz's approval has plummeted to 76% disapproval after a year of missteps, including scolding German workers and a failed swipe at