European Politics
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UN Reports 21 Executions and Over 4,000 Arrests in Iran Since War Began
The UN Human Rights Office reports at least 21 executions and over 4,000 detentions in Iran since the start of the war on 28 February. Nine
Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed a European Defence Union to integrate military capabilities with Ukraine, the UK, and
Trump Cancels Iran Talks, Orders Naval Blockade as Rial Crashes
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a second round of peace talks with Iran scheduled in Islamabad, accusing Tehran of failing to negoti
EU Must Engage US as Equal Partner, Not Junior Ally, Says Parliament Vice-President Wilmès
Sophie Wilmès, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister, insists the EU must treat the US as an equal partner. S
Young Europeans Lead Online Political Engagement, Eurostat Data Shows
In 2025, 24% of young Europeans participated in online civic or political activities, outpacing older generations. Slovenia leads with 49.4%
EU Commissioner Mînzatu Defends Romania's Pro-European Path Amid Socialist-Far-Right Alliance
Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Vice-President, insists Romania remains committed to the EU despite her Social Democratic Party teaming
Ukraine Vows Retaliation as Stolen Grain Reaches Turkey, Egypt, Algeria
Ukraine is monitoring multiple vessels carrying grain stolen by Russia from occupied territories. Shipments have reached Turkey, Egypt, Alge
King Charles III Praises US-UK Alliance as 'Indispensable' at White House Dinner
King Charles III hailed the US-UK relationship as 'one of the most consequential alliances in human history' at a White House state dinner.
Hungary's Incoming PM Péter Magyar Visits Brussels to Unlock Frozen EU Funds
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels for his first visit, aiming to unlock €10 billion in frozen EU funds before an
Péter Magyar in Brussels as Commissioner Mînzatu Outlines EU Agenda on Euronews
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar meets EU officials in Brussels amid talks on frozen funds. European Commission Executive Vice-President R
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Meets von der Leyen to Unlock Frozen EU Funds
Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, meets Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels for informal but urgent talks. The goal: unlock €10 bil
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Civil Defence Medics
Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday killed eight people in southern Lebanon, among them three civil defence paramedics. The attacks come amid ongo