European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Bulgaria's Radev: A Kremlin Trojan Horse in EU Clothing, Warns Expert
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's recent electoral victory is not openly anti-EU, but analyst Martin Vladimirov calls it a 'major win for th
Europe's Patchwork of Social Media Age Limits Gains Momentum
Greece has approved a ban on social media access for children under 15, set to begin in 2027. The move is part of a broader European trend,
Radev's Re-election in Bulgaria Signals Pro-Russian Shift as Orbán Considers Unblocking EU Ukraine Loan
Bulgaria's incumbent president Rumen Radev, known for his Russia-friendly stance, secures a second term. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition secured nearly 45% of the vote in Bulgaria's eighth parliamentary election in five years. The f
Pope Leo XIV Visits Angola's Muxima Shrine, a Site Tied to Slave Trade
Pope Leo XIV visited the Muxima shrine in Angola, a site central to the transatlantic slave trade. He called for an end to corruption and ex
Spain's Sánchez Demands EU Suspend Israel Association Agreement Within 48 Hours
Pedro Sánchez announced at a rally in Gibraleón that Spain will formally propose the EU suspend its Association Agreement with Israel this T
Bulgaria Votes in Eighth Election in Five Years as Pro-Russia Candidate Leads
Bulgarians vote Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading polls. Radev
EU and Hungary's Tisza Party Begin Talks to Unlock Frozen Funds After Orbán Era
The European Commission dispatched a high-level team to Budapest for informal talks with Hungary's incoming Tisza Party government. The focu
Sánchez Hosts Progressive Summit in Barcelona Amid Domestic Turmoil
Pedro Sánchez rallied progressive leaders in Barcelona for a two-day convention billed as a left-wing answer to CPAC. The summit aimed to co
Milan Rally Showcases Europe's Far-Right Unity Amid Salvini's Contradictory Stance on Russian Oil
Thousands gathered in Milan for a 'Masters in Our Own Home' rally organized by the League and Patriots for Europe. Leader Matteo Salvini pro
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Angola to Address Corruption and Poverty Amid Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, the third leg of his 11-day Africa tour. He is expected to address corruption and pover
Péter Magyar's Victory in Hungary Reshapes Budapest's Stance Towards Brussels
Péter Magyar's conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year premiership. The new lead