European Politics
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EU Races to Finalize Defence Omnibus as Divisions Over Eligibility Persist
EU negotiators are working to finalize the Defence Readiness Omnibus to cut red tape and accelerate procurement. Divisions persist over elig
Merkel Warns Europe's Security Assumptions Are Outdated After Ukraine Invasion
Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. She cautioned that Europe cannot take peace for granted after Russia's war in
EU Order of Merit Ceremony Highlights Generational Divide in European Leadership
The European Order of Merit ceremony in Strasbourg awarded past leaders such as Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa, but most contemporary laureat
Gulf States Persuade Trump to Halt Iran Strikes, Showcasing Regional Clout
US President Donald Trump paused a planned large-scale assault on Iran after Gulf leaders intervened, citing ongoing negotiations. Qatar, Sa
NATO Fighter Intercepts Stray Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia, Kyiv Apologises
A NATO F-16 fighter jet downed a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday. Ukraine apologised for the incident, while Russia t
Ukraine's Matviichuk: 'We are paying the highest price to return home to European values'
Ukrainian human rights defender Oleksandra Matviichuk received the European Order of Merit in Strasbourg, declaring that Ukraine is 'back in
MEP Warns of 'Perfect Storm' for EU Jobs If US Trade Deal Fails
European People's Party MEP Željana Zovko cautioned that US 'ideological fights' and EU 'complex process procedures' may prevent a deal in t
EU Envoy for Russia Talks Faces Diplomatic Minefield and Potential Humiliation
The European Union is moving toward direct talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, but the envoy's role is fraught with risks. Internal
Malaysia Demands €216 Million from Norwegian Firm Kongsberg Over Canceled Missile Deal
Malaysia is demanding over €216 million from Norwegian defense contractor Kongsberg after Oslo revoked export approvals for a Naval Strike M
Hungary's Magyar Targets EU Funds Deal in Brussels Next Week
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expects to sign a political agreement with the European Commission next week to release €10.4bn in fro
Spain's Former PM Zapatero Under Formal Investigation for Influence Peddling
Spain's top criminal court has placed former Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero under formal investigation for alleged in
EU Military Chief: Ukraine Remains Europe's Top Security Priority
The EU's top military officer, General Seán Clancy, says Ukraine remains the bloc's foremost concern amid ongoing Russian attacks. Speaking