European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump suspends new Russia sanctions package amid diesel deal
Trump has signed an executive order to waive a new package of Russia sanctions and tariffs, citing US national interest. The move follows a
France on edge as nationwide protests over living costs loom
France is preparing for nationwide protests on 17 October over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups joining. Authorities fear clas
Lyon tourist office torched as cost-of-living protests escalate
Hooded demonstrators set fire to a tourist office in Lyon during cost-of-living protests. The attack comes amid weeks of student unrest and
Sánchez hits back at EU critics over Spain's migration record
Pedro Sánchez dismissed criticism of Spain's migration approach as 'blah, blah, blah' and pointed to falling irregular arrivals. He clashed
Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to allow humanitarian truce in Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV phoned Vladimir Putin from his hospital bed to request a truce in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The Vatican says arou
Trump's press secretary exits after five days amid credentials row
Katie Zacharia has left the role of White House press secretary after less than a week. Her departure follows a short press briefing and scr
Romanian president urges stronger NATO role in Black Sea security
Romanian President Nicușor Dan says the Black Sea will only be safe after Russia's war in Ukraine ends. He urges NATO to strengthen its pres
EU summit ends with budget deadlock, Ukraine funding gap and migration rifts
EU leaders failed to break the budget deadlock in Brussels. Ukraine asked for €70bn in new support. Migration and China trade tensions also
Albanian PM accuses foreign actors of fuelling Tirana protests
Albanian PM Edi Rama has blamed foreign actors for the escalating protests demanding his resignation. Demonstrations have spread beyond Tira
EU and Ukraine launch joint task force to accelerate accession reforms
The European Commission and Ukraine have launched a joint task force to accelerate EU accession reforms. The move follows Hungary's decision
EU and Turkey set for October summit on Cyprus talks
A high-level EU-Turkey meeting is planned for October to explore restarting Cyprus talks. Cypriot President Christodoulides says progress in
Japan's first female PM says chores and makeup add hours to her day
Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, told parliament that chores and makeup add three to four hours to her day. Her comments