European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kallas: Russia's gamble to bypass Europe in US talks will fail
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews that Russia's attempt to bypass Europe in talks with the US is a miscalculation. She stres
Romania investigates suspected drone strike on tanker in Black Sea waters
Romania is investigating a possible drone attack on a tanker in its territorial waters near Sulina. Bulgaria has blamed Russia for recent st
Musk says US government, not SpaceX, controls Starshield limits in Ukraine
Elon Musk says any restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield system are set by the US government, not SpaceX. Ukraine's former defence minister c
Macron says student anger is being exploited as France braces for Saturday protests
French secondary school pupils have blockaded lycées in several cities, prompting a government warning that their grievances are being polit
Hungary's new leader seeks EU reset after years of friction
After April's landslide, Péter Magyar has struck a deal with Brussels to release €16.4bn in frozen funds. Hungary also lifted its veto on Uk
Kyiv hit by overnight Russian strikes, killing one and wounding 20
Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person and injured over 20 others. The attacks hit a key power plant, causing power di
Spain's Albares warns snap election is a fight over fundamental rights
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares warns that the November 29 snap election pits a progressive majority against right-wing forces
EU leaders confront energy crisis, budget deadlock, and Ukraine support
EU leaders gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit dominated by energy prices, the bloc's next long-term budget, and support for Ukraine.
Rutte presses NATO allies to boost air defence for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to step up air defence support for Ukraine during a press conference in Tallinn. The appe
Hamburg trial opens over Nord Stream blasts as Ukraine supporters rally
A former Ukrainian army officer went on trial in Hamburg on Wednesday over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Supporters waving Ukrainian
French journalist Natacha Polony enters 2027 presidential race
Natacha Polony, a prominent French journalist, has declared her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. She criticizes France's declin
MEPs urge EU to activate Blocking Statute to protect ICC from US sanctions
Fifty-eight MEPs from across the political spectrum have urged the European Commission to protect the International Criminal Court from US s