European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Veterinary Rules Spark Standoff Between Cyprus Farmers and Government
The newly formed Cyprus Livestock Association warns of protests targeting the Presidential Palace unless authorities reconsider their cullin
Dutch Senate Rejects Hardline Asylum Bill, But Irregular Migration Remains Illegal
The Dutch Senate rejected a far-right bill that would have criminalised irregular migration, but existing law already treats it as illegal.
French MEP Lalucq: EU Should Never Have Signed US Trade Deal Under Trump
French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues the EU-US trade deal was a mistake, citing Trump's tariff threats as proof of US unreliability. Her criticis
Russia's Systematic Abduction of Ukrainian Children: A Genocidal Campaign
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been deported or forcibly transferred to Russia. The Kremlin frames abduction as rescue, using propagand
Brazil's EU Ambassador Rejects Europe-Led Global Order, Calls for Multipolar Rebuilding
Brazil’s ambassador to the EU argues that rebuilding global order requires participation from all regions, not just Europe. His comments fol
Iran Threatens European Military Bases as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE. A hardline politician warns Eur
Portugal Leads Push for Portuguese to Become Official UN Language by 2030
Portuguese is the fourth most spoken language globally, yet it lacks official status at the United Nations. Portugal's government has set a
Von der Leyen Warns Trump: EU Ready for Retaliation Over Auto Tariffs
Ursula von der Leyen insists the US is bound by a trade deal that caps tariffs on EU goods at 15%. She warns the bloc is ready to retaliate
European Leaders Seek New Security Order as US Disengagement Looms
European leaders gathered in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, where Canadian PM Mark Carney declared the international o
EU Sees 5% Rise in Sexual Violence as Consent-Based Rape Definition Gains Momentum
Police recorded over 256,000 sexual violence offences in the EU in 2024, a 5% rise from 2023. Rape offences increased by 7%. The European Pa
NATO's Credibility Crisis: Europe Rethinks Security Amid US Disengagement
NATO is in disarray as US military commitments to Europe waver, prompting urgent discussions on European security autonomy. Interviews with
Russia and Ukraine Announce Competing Ceasefires Ahead of Victory Day
Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire for 8-9 May, threatening a massive missile strike on Kyiv if violated. Ukraine's President Zelen