European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UK and Poland Sign Major Defence Treaty as Starmer Seeks Closer EU Ties
Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk signed a major defence treaty in London, covering military assistance, technology transfer, and cybersecurity.
Former RAF militant Daniela Klette sentenced to 13 years for post-militancy robberies
Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, was sentenced to 13 years for six armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016.
Sánchez Stands by Zapatero Amid Corruption Probe Over Airline Bailout
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has defended his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who is under formal investigation for influe
Thousands Rally in Tbilisi on Independence Day, Demand EU Path
Thousands gathered in Tbilisi on Georgia's Independence Day to protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party. Demonstrators accuse the gov
Thousands in Tbilisi Rally for EU Membership on Georgia's Independence Day
Thousands of Georgians marched through Tbilisi on Independence Day, waving EU flags and demanding closer ties with Europe. The protest highl
France Urges EU to Prepare Russia Dialogue While Prioritizing Ukraine Support
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls for Europe to prepare its own diplomatic track with Russia, but insists supporting Ukrain
Council of Europe Chief Urges Stronger Political Backing for Ukraine Tribunal
Over 36 countries are ready to join a special tribunal to prosecute Russian crimes of aggression in Ukraine. Council of Europe Secretary Gen
Spanish Civil Guard Raids PSOE Headquarters in Madrid Over Influence Peddling Case
Officers from the Civil Guard's Central Operative Unit raided the PSOE's Ferraz street headquarters early this morning. The search is linked
Ukraine Drone Chief Warns Lukashenka: 500 Targets in Belarus Identified
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi warns Aliaksandr Lukashenka that 500 targets in Belarus have been identified. The
Germany's 5,000 Ultra-Rich Hold Over a Quarter of the Nation's Financial Wealth
BCG's Global Wealth Report 2026 shows 5,000 super-rich Germans hold 27.3% of financial wealth, more than 769,000 millionaires combined. The
EU Foreign Ministers Weigh Risks of Opening Dialogue with Russia
EU foreign ministers gather in Cyprus to discuss potential peace talks with Russia, a move that divides member states. Eastern flank countri
NATO Drills Near Russian Border as Von der Leyen Flags Drone Threat
NATO conducts drills near Russia's border in Lithuania. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns recent drone incursions into Balt