European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UN Reports 880 Civilian Deaths from Drone Strikes in Sudan in Early 2025
At least 880 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan between January and April 2025, accounting for over 80% of conflict-related dea
Former Polish Minister Ziobro Confirms He Fled Hungary for the US
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has confirmed he fled Hungary to the United States. He faces up to 25 years in prison in Po
Poland Takes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Dispute to European Court of Justice
Poland has escalated its opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by filing a complaint with the European Court of Justice. Warsaw seek
Berlin and Kyiv Launch 'Brave Germany' Arms Programme for Joint Defence Tech
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian counterpart Mykhailo Fedorov signed a deal in Kyiv to launch 'Brave Germany,' a joint
Sweden Arrests Two Suspected of Exporting Industrial Goods to Russia's Military Sector
Sweden's security service has arrested two people on suspicion of exporting advanced industrial products to Russia's military-industrial com
Starmer Vows EU Reset After Local Election Rout, Faces Internal Revolt
Keir Starmer promises to put Britain at the heart of Europe after devastating local election results. The Labour leader faces a rebellion fr
Macron Joins Kenyan Dancers to 'Hakuna Matata' Ahead of Africa-France Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a traditional dance to 'Hakuna Matata' during a welcome ceremony in Nairobi. The lightheart
Iran Warns European Nations Against Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks
Iran has warned European countries against sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it would destabilize energy markets. Tehran's c
Reform UK's Local Election Surge Puts Starmer Under Pressure Despite Westminster Majority
Reform UK won over 1,400 council seats in English local elections, most from Labour. Keir Starmer faces internal criticism but is protected
Kaja Kallas Rejects Gerhard Schröder as EU Mediator in Ukraine Peace Talks
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas ruled out former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator in Ukraine peace talks. She argued tha
Sweden's Foreign Minister: Russia Shows No Genuine Interest in Peace
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenegard stated that Russia is not genuinely interested in peace, dismissing potential mediators like
Latvian Defence Minister Resigns After Drone Incursions Hit Oil Depot
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvian airspace and caused a fire at an oil depot. Prime