European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU rejects US demands to weaken green supply chain rules
The US has stepped up pressure on the EU to weaken two flagship sustainability laws, claiming they burden American firms and enable Chinese
Russia admits fresh fuel shortages as Ukrainian strikes hit refineries
Russian authorities have admitted to fresh petrol shortages in several regions as Ukraine intensifies strikes on the country's oil infrastru
US backs Japan's claim to Kuril islands after Putin's visit
The US ambassador to Japan said Washington 'unwavering' in recognizing Japanese sovereignty over the Northern Territories. Putin's visit to
France's top court backs assisted dying, rejects under-15 social media ban
France's Constitutional Council has approved the assisted dying law, a key Macron reform. However, it struck down a ban on social media for
Piraeus protesters greet Israeli cruise ship with renewed anger
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Piraeus as the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris docked, chanting slogans and calling for an end to G
Russian strike on Kramatorsk kills one, wounds 17 in eastern Ukraine
A Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 17 overnight. The attack targeted the city in Do
Ukraine recaptures 26 settlements in six-month southeastern push
Ukraine's military command reports liberating 26 settlements around Oleksandrivka in a six-month operation. The ISW estimates over 626 km² r
Russia sentences man for spying for Poland amid escalating espionage cases
A Russian court sentenced Georgy Pirogov to 23 years in a high-security colony for passing classified information to Polish intelligence. Th
Russian airstrikes hit Kramatorsk, killing one, as Ukraine targets Baltic oil port
Russian guided bombs hit Kramatorsk and Bilenke, killing one and injuring 17. Ukraine struck the Ust-Luga oil port, and NATO jets intercepte
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years
Spain's government has approved a three-year extension for the Almaraz nuclear plant, pushing its closure to 2030. The decision follows pres
NATO jets down Russian-linked drone over eastern Latvia
NATO fighter jets intercepted and downed a foreign drone over Latvia's Balvi region on Friday. The Latvian military attributed the incursion
Farage returns to UK parliament after Clacton by-election win
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK parliament. The vote was boycotted by major parties, and turnout