European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Israel and Lebanon Hold Third Round of Direct Talks in Washington Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israel and Lebanon are in Washington for a third round of direct talks, with discussions described as productive. The talks aim to renew a c
Latvia's Ex-Defence Minister Admits No Quick Fix for Drone Threats Amid Political Crisis
Former Latvian defence minister Andris Sprūds acknowledges there is no easy solution to stop rogue drones after multiple incursions near the
Warsaw Registers First Same-Sex Marriage After EU Court Ruling
Warsaw registered its first same-sex marriage on Thursday, following EU court rulings that oblige Poland to recognize same-sex unions from o
Mario Draghi Awarded 2026 Charlemagne Prize for Eurozone Leadership
Mario Draghi was awarded the 2026 Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany, on 14 May. The prize honors his leadership during the eurozone debt
Russian Duma Passes Law Authorizing Military Intervention Abroad
Russia's State Duma passed a law authorizing the use of armed forces to protect Russian citizens abroad, a move that effectively legalizes f
Russia's Prison Population Drops 40% as Convicts Are Sent to Fight in Ukraine
Russia's prison population has dropped by over 180,000 in five years, partly due to convicts being sent to fight in Ukraine. The head of Rus
Trump and Xi Exchange Toasts at Beijing Banquet as Europe Weighs Trade Implications
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping exchanged toasts at a state banquet in Beijing attended by US tech executives. Trump invited Xi to visit the Whi
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI-Driven Warfare Risks 'Spiral of Annihilation'
Pope Leo XIV denounced AI-driven warfare as leading to a 'spiral of annihilation' during a speech at Rome's La Sapienza University. He criti
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns, Challenging Starmer's Leadership
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet, becoming the first senior minister to quit. His d
US Scraps 4,000-Troop Deployment to Poland Amid Broader NATO Drawdown
The United States has cancelled the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, part of a broader plan to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany. Th
Malaysia Condemns Norway's Revocation of Naval Missile Export License
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Norway's decision to revoke an export license for a naval missile system. Anwar warns
Hungary Ends Orbán-Era State of Emergency, Summons Russian Envoy Over Drone Strike
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has ended the wartime state of emergency introduced by Viktor Orbán in 2020. The government also s