European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
French budget debate opens as 'act five' protests grip schools
French students and unions staged a fifth major protest day as the National Assembly opened its budget debate. The government's €1.2 billion
Russia's 2027 budget prioritises defence, squeezing social spending
Russia's draft 2027 budget allocates a record 44% of federal spending to defence and security, double the share for social programmes. Regio
White House asks US ambassador to Greece to step down after misconduct reports
The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, to resign after a series of misconduct allegations. The reports i
MI5 chief: Russia remains 'aggressor number one' as hybrid attacks rise
MI5's director general says Russia remains the top state threat, with hybrid attacks rising across Europe. Moscow is increasingly relying on
Ceuta's warm welcome for Spanish royals underscores enduring ties
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, receiving a rapturous welcome. Crowds waved Spanish flags, aff
Trump weighs removing US ambassador to Greece amid ethics allegations
Donald Trump has confirmed he is considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, after a series of ethics controvers
Greece boosts heating allowance by 30% amid energy price surge
Greece will increase its heating allowance by 30% and introduce a direct subsidy on heating oil at the pump. The measures aim to ease pressu
US intelligence leverage over Ukraine resurfaces after Kyiv missile strike
Russian missiles hit Kyiv without advance warning, sparking speculation that Washington may have suspended intelligence-sharing. Ukrainian o
Felipe VI visits Ceuta and Melilla for first time as king amid migration tensions
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta and Melilla for the first time as monarchs, 19 years after the last royal trip. The visi
French Navy intercepts shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean
French Navy personnel have boarded the DF Peak, a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. The vessel was diverted to Réunion
Swedish centre-left leader Andersson fails again to form coalition
Magdalena Andersson has again failed to form a government after September's election. The left bloc won a narrow majority but remains divide
Greta Thunberg joins French students in protests over school conditions
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined French students in Saint-Denis to protest under-resourced schools. The movement, marked by blockades