European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Zelenskyy: Trump easier to negotiate with than Putin amid US tensions
Zelenskyy told Euronews that dealing with Trump is easier than with Putin, despite recent US criticism. He defended Ukraine's right to strik
Croatian officials condemn anti-Semitic chants before Ajax match in Split
Croatian officials condemned pro-Nazi and anti-Semitic chants by Hajduk Split fans before a UEFA Conference League match against Ajax. Polic
Denmark asks EU to review Spain's plan to regularise 600,000 migrants
At an EU summit, Denmark's PM called for EU scrutiny of Spain's plan to regularise 600,000 undocumented migrants. Frederiksen argues the mov
Magyar and Zelenskyy meet as Hungary and Ukraine seek to mend ties
Péter Magyar and Volodymyr Zelenskyy held their first bilateral talks on the EU sidelines. The meeting follows Ukraine's new minority educat
Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as Kyiv–Washington rift deepens
Russian strikes on nine Ukrainian regions caused emergency power outages and wounded at least 15 people. The attacks come as relations betwe
Switzerland-plus model floated for UK as EU trade chief signals openness
Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, says the EU is open to a 'Switzerland plus' arrangement with the UK. The pr
Rome and Madrid align border checks after Meloni-Sánchez talks
Italy extended its border checks on arrivals from Spain by seven days, aligning them with Spain's reciprocal measures. The move follows a Me
Le Pen challenges Zelenskyy to debate as she vows to cut Ukraine aid
Marine Le Pen says she is ready to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending French aid to Ukraine, citing strained finances. Zelenskyy cou
Syria detains militia commander linked to 2013 coastal massacres
Ali Kayali, known as Mihrac Ural, has been arrested by Syrian intelligence while attempting to flee. He is accused of commanding militias th
Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support wavers
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins EU leaders in Brussels to press for more military aid and financing. Talks focus on alternatives to US systems and
White House press secretary mocks China's toilets in interview
Katie Zacharia, appointed less than a week ago, said China lacked 'proper toilets' in an interview. She also faced questions about her bar e
EU leaders close ranks behind Zelenskyy as Trump feud deepens
EU leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a Brussels summit as his row with Donald Trump escalated. Kyiv is pursuing European alterna