European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Bulgaria Activates EU Digital Shield Ahead of Snap Election Amid Disinformation Surge
Bulgaria has activated the EU's Digital Services Act rapid response system ahead of its 19 April snap election to combat foreign interferenc
Péter Magyar's Hungarian Victory Prompts EU Reform Debate in Brussels
Péter Magyar's decisive win in Hungary's parliamentary elections has generated optimism in Brussels, potentially easing tensions over Ukrain
After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden
Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip the informal EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, breaking the tradition of a farewell cer
EU Lawmakers Clash Over External Migration Return Hubs
A new EU policy allowing member states to set up migration return hubs outside the bloc's borders has sparked a fierce debate in Brussels. G
Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Polish authorities recorded only 158 illegal crossing attempts from Belarus in early 2026, a 96% drop from 3,306 in the same period of 2022.
MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role
Estonian President Urges EU Defence Buildup to Avoid Testing NATO's Core Commitment
Estonian President Alar Karis has called for Europe to significantly bolster its defence capabilities to avoid having to test NATO's Article
French Senate Rejects Assisted Dying Bill, Sending It Back to National Assembly
The French Senate rejected a bill to regulate assisted dying on Wednesday, with 181 votes against and 122 in favor. The text now returns to
EU's Satellite Defence Ambitions Face Years-Lag Behind US, Kubilius Warns
The EU's flagship IRIS² satellite constellation will not be operational until around 2029, leaving a critical gap in secure communications.
Spain's cabinet approves bill cutting workweek to 37.5 hours
Spain's cabinet has approved a bill to cut the standard workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours, affecting 12.5 million private-sector employees. The