European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Putin Heads to Beijing Days After Trump, Testing China's Diplomatic Balance
Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Xi Jinping, just days after Trump's underwhelming visit. The Kremlin denies a link, but t
Brussels and Washington at Odds Over Trade Deal as Trump's Deadline Nears
The European Parliament is debating a trade deal with the US that includes defensive measures against American tariffs. A 4 July deadline lo
G7 Finance Talks in Paris Focus on Energy Shock and Russian Sanctions
G7 finance ministers are in Paris for a second day of talks on energy prices, sanctions, and economic stability amid Hormuz disruptions. Ita
NATO Military Chiefs Convene as Iran War Strains Alliance Munitions
NATO military chiefs gather in Brussels to confront the rapid depletion of high-grade munitions due to the US-led Iran war. The conflict has
Russia Intensifies Nighttime Strikes on Ukraine, Targeting Eight Regions
Russia fired at least 524 drones and nearly two dozen missiles at eight Ukrainian regions overnight, wounding more than two dozen civilians.
Lebanon's President Vows 'Impossible' to End War with Israel as Strikes Persist
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he will 'do the impossible' to stop the war with Israel. Despite a ceasefire announced in April, Israeli
Belarus and Russia Conduct Joint Nuclear Drills as Kyiv Warns of Imminent Offensive
Belarus and Russia have begun joint nuclear drills involving missile forces and aviation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is plan
Iran Establishes Strait of Hormuz Authority to Levy Transit Fees on Ships
Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The move, which for
Spain's Rightward Drift Challenges Sánchez's Progressive Image Abroad
Conservative wins in Andalusia and other regions signal a rightward trend in Spanish politics. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's progressive fo
EU's New Order of Merit for Merkel Signals Stability Amid Transatlantic Strains
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the inaugural European Order of Merit this week. The award revives debate over her legacy, b
Kaja Kallas: More Women in Peace Talks Would Yield Longer-Lasting Results
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized the male-dominated nature of peace negotiations, linking it to short-term ceasefires. She cit
Hungary Signals Shift on Ukraine EU Accession Talks After Orbán Era
Hungary's new government signals openness to Ukraine's EU accession talks, initiating technical discussions on Hungarian minority rights in