European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Canada Picks Saab for Arctic Surveillance Fleet, Snubbing US Rivals
Canada has chosen Swedish defence company Saab to supply a new fleet of Arctic surveillance aircraft, sidelining US competitors. Prime Minis
Hungary's New PM Magyar Heads to Brussels to Reset EU Ties and Unlock Frozen Funds
Péter Magyar travels to Brussels for talks with Ursula von der Leyen, aiming to reset Hungary's EU relations. The main goal is to unlock €10
GCHQ Director Warns AI Is an Unstoppable Force as Russia Intensifies Hybrid Attacks
Britain's GCHQ chief calls AI an 'unstoppable force' that is being weaponised in a grey zone between peace and war. She warns that Russia is
Meloni Turns Up Heat on Brussels for Fiscal Relief as Energy Costs Bite
Giorgia Meloni has intensified her attacks on the EU, calling it a 'bureaucratic behemoth' as she pushes for fiscal flexibility to address I
Hungarian Parliament Reverses Orbán's ICC Withdrawal in Landmark Vote
Hungary's parliament voted overwhelmingly to reverse the withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, initiated last year by former Pri
ICC Sets November Trial Date for Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
The International Criminal Court has scheduled the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for 30 November. He faces three coun
Europe Must Use All Tools to Defend Trade Order, France's Haddad Warns
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls on Europe to use all available tools to counter aggressive foreign trade practices. He wa
Zelenskyy Appeals to Trump for Patriot Missiles as Ukraine Faces Ammo Shortage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to US President Donald Trump asking for Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional systems. The request comes ami
Russian Threats to Diplomats Derail EU Debate on Direct Talks with Moscow
Russia's weekend air strikes on Kyiv included a hypersonic Oreshnik missile and were followed by Kremlin calls for diplomats to leave the ca
Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Fund Remains Empty Despite Pledges, Source Says
The Board of Peace's Gaza reconstruction fund, administered by the World Bank, has received no money from donors. Member countries pledged b
EU States Summon Russian Envoys Over Threat to Diplomats in Kyiv
Several EU member states have summoned Russian ambassadors to protest Moscow's demand that foreign diplomats leave Kyiv. The Kremlin's warni
Pope Leo XIV and Pedro Sánchez Meet at Vatican Ahead of June Spain Visit
Pope Leo XIV received Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May. The private audience focused o