European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Commission Backs Spain on Pension Fund Use, MEPs Demand Clarity
The European Commission has cleared Spain of misusing EU recovery funds for pensions, citing no rule violations. MEPs demand transparency, w
EU Repatriation Orders Hit Five-Year High as Germany, France Lead Expulsions
EU repatriation orders hit a five-year high in 2025, with nearly 500,000 issued. Germany carried out the most expulsions, followed by France
Lithuanians Shelter in Underground Parking as Drone Alert Triggers Vilnius Lockdown
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius, urging residents to seek shelter. Video footage captured people gathering in an unde
Italy and France Condemn Israel's Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Detainees
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable' after a video showed them bound an
Europe's Strategic Awakening: Can the Continent Secure Its Own Future?
Europe is rearming at a historic pace, with EU defence spending reaching €739 billion in 2025. Growing uncertainty over US commitments and r
German Police Arrest Couple Suspected of Spying for China in Munich
German police arrested a married couple in Munich on Wednesday, accusing them of spying for China by targeting academics in aerospace and AI
Visegrád Group Eyes Revival as Hungary's New PM Seeks Reset with Neighbors
Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar is pushing to revive the Visegrád Four, with a summit planned in Budapest. The group, once a powerful bloc in
Soros Foundation Commits $300M to US Democracy Amid Political Pressure
George Soros' Open Society Foundations has announced a $300 million, five-year initiative to bolster US democracy and economic security. The
Von der Leyen Vows EU Response After Drone Incidents Rattle Baltic States
Vilnius briefly shut down on Wednesday after a suspected drone incursion, grounding flights and evacuating top officials. European Commissio
Putin and Xi Deepen Military Ties in Beijing, Dimming Hopes of Splitting Russia from China
Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday, agreeing to deepen military cooperation. The pact underscores their unyieldin
Hungary and Ukraine Hold Expert Talks on Minority Rights, Easing EU Accession Path
Hungary and Ukraine held their first expert-level talks on minority rights since the new government took office in Budapest. The discussions
Switzerland Ramps Up Drone Capabilities Amid European Security Shift
Switzerland is increasing defence spending and integrating drones into its military, focusing on air defence and closer ties with European p