European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal, Says Tehran Has Not Paid Enough
Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian peace proposal but doubts its acceptability, claiming Tehran has not paid a sufficient price. The p
Slovak PM Fico Signals Support for Ukraine's EU Membership After Call with Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy announced that Fico supports Ukraine's EU membership after their phone conversation. The two leaders have accepted invitations to
Israeli Strikes Kill Seven in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The IDF claims 50 strikes tar
Spain Demands Release of Activist Detained in Israeli Flotilla Raid
Israel confirms Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila are in Israeli custody after the Global Sumud Flotilla raid. Spa
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Over, Bypasses Congress on War Authorization
Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, bypassing a 1 May deadline for war authorization. The US maintains a hea
Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Two, Injure Dozens Across Ukraine
Two people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. The strikes hit civilian areas in Khark
Trump Jokes US Navy Will Seize Cuba After Iran, Imposes New Sanctions
US President Donald Trump joked that the US Navy would take over Cuba 'almost immediately' after finishing operations in Iran. The comments
Trump Orders 5,000 US Troops Out of Germany, Deepening Transatlantic Rift
US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling a threat made after Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Trump Rejects Iran's New Peace Proposal as War Stalemate Continues
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's new peace proposal, blaming 'tremendous discord' within Tehran's leadership. The ceasefire hol
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Defends Appointing Brother-in-Law as Justice Minister
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar has appointed his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as justice minister. Critics from the ousted Fi
Trump to Hike EU Auto Tariffs to 25%, Accusing Bloc of Breaching Trade Deal
Trump will raise US tariffs on EU vehicles to 25% next week, citing non-compliance with the 2025 Turnberry Agreement. The move threatens Ger
Man Suspected of Axe Attack on Dutch Princesses to Face Court
A 33-year-old suspect is accused of preparing an attack on Dutch Princesses Amalia and Alexia in The Hague. Authorities found axes with 'Sie