European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Russia Unleashes Massive Drone and Missile Barrage on Eight Ukrainian Regions
Russia fired 524 drones and 22 missiles at eight Ukrainian regions overnight, wounding 26 people including children. President Zelenskyy cal
Meloni Presses EU to Treat Energy Crisis Like Defence Emergency, Seek Fiscal Flexibility
Giorgia Meloni has called on the European Commission to extend the same fiscal flexibility granted for defence to energy security. In a lett
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Released on €2.7 Million Bail in Graft Case
Andriy Yermak, ex-chief of staff to Ukraine's president, was freed on €2.7 million bail after four days in detention. He is suspected of lau
French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau says around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdle in Strasbourg as Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms
EU lawmakers and diplomats gather in Strasbourg for make-or-break talks on the EU-US trade deal. Disagreements over the sunrise clause and s
Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for the UK to eventually re-join the Europ
Sánchez's PSOE Suffers Historic Defeat in Andalusia: What It Means for Madrid and Brussels
The PSOE secured its worst-ever result in Andalusia, with the PP's Juanma Moreno retaining an absolute majority. The outcome weakens Sánchez
Taiwan's President Defends US Arms Purchases After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te insists US arms purchases are vital for deterring conflict. Trump's comments calling them a 'bargaining chip
Trump Threatens Iran's Annihilation as Nuclear Deal Deadline Looms
Trump warns Iran to accept a nuclear deal or face total destruction. A drone strike hits the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, escalating regiona
Von der Leyen Hails 'Dynamic New Era' in EU-India Ties as Modi Visits Sweden
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gothenburg, Sweden, for talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swedish PM U
Modena Car Attack: Investigators Rule Out Terrorism, Cite Mental Health Issues
A 31-year-old Italian man drove into a crowd in Modena, injuring eight, including two foreign nationals. Investigators have ruled out terror