European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Von der Leyen Urges EU to Finish Single Market, Cut Red Tape for Competitiveness
Von der Leyen told MEPs the EU must tear down remaining internal market barriers to compete globally. She criticized 'gold plating' of EU ru
US to Reduce Military Capabilities Available to NATO Allies in Wartime
The US is set to announce a reduction in military capabilities available to NATO in the event of conflict, part of a pivot away from Europe.
Hungary Signals Shift on EU Sanctions Against Russian Patriarch Kirill
Hungary's new leadership signals readiness to lift its veto on EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill. A mini sa
Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Armenia's June Elections
A coordinated disinformation campaign, part of the 'Matryoshka' network, has published 343 fake videos targeting Armenia's June 7 elections.
Vilnius Airport Shuts and NATO Jets Scrambled After Drone Warning Near Belarus Border
Vilnius airport was closed on Wednesday after a drone warning near the Belarus border. NATO scrambled Baltic Air Policing jets, and Latvia i
Xi Urges Middle East Ceasefire but Avoids Pressuring Putin on Ukraine
Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin it is 'imperative' to stop the conflict in the Middle East, but made no mention of Ukraine. The meeting in Be
EU Trade Chief Warns of Countermeasures if US Violates Turnberry Deal
EU trade chief Bernd Lange has defended the Turnberry Agreement as a safety net against US tariff threats, but warns the bloc remains expose
Beyond the Guest List: What Russia and China Really Want from Each Other
Putin's delegation includes five deputy prime ministers and the head of Russia's central bank, signaling deep economic dependence on China.
EU Parliament Approves US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Tariff Threats
EU lawmakers and diplomats agreed to implement the US trade deal after late-night talks in Strasbourg. The deal includes a sunset clause and
EU Parliament Reaches Deal on US Trade Pact as Putin Meets Xi in Beijing
The European Parliament has struck a deal on the EU-US trade pact signed last July. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, r
Putin in Beijing Days After Trump, Testing China's Diplomatic Tightrope
Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day visit with Xi Jinping, less than a week after Donald Trump's own trip to China. Th
EU Moves to Implement US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Transatlantic Tensions
EU negotiators have agreed to implement the controversial Turnberry Agreement, eliminating duties on most US industrial goods. The deal rema