European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France's Justice Minister Refuses to Resign After Girl's Murder Sparks Judicial Review
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ruled out resignation after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France. He apologized for
Orbán Returns to Brussels for Far-Right Gathering After Hungarian Election Setback
Viktor Orbán will attend a Patriots for Europe gathering in Brussels next week, his first return since his April election defeat. The visit
Latvian Forces Down Russian Drone Over Eastern Border Region
Latvian fighter jets intercepted and downed a drone that crossed into its airspace from Russia. Authorities issued emergency alerts in Ludza
EU Migration Pact Nears Full Implementation: Can Member States Deliver on Asylum Reform?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact enters full application on June 12, aiming to streamline border checks and share asylum responsibilities.
EU Faces Dual Test as Kosovo and Armenia Elections Signal Shifts in Russian Influence
Kosovo's incumbent party wins most votes but needs coalition; Armenia's pro-European PM secures majority despite Russian threats. EU defense
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect June 12: What Changes for Asylum and Borders
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes fully operational on June 12, introducing stricter border checks and common asylum procedures.
Zelenskyy and E3 Leaders Agree on Peace Terms; Pro-EU Party Wins Armenian Election
The leaders of Germany, France, the UK, and Ukraine agreed on concrete peace terms, including European participation in direct talks with Vl
At Least 10 Dead in Migrant Shipwreck Off Malta, Italian Coastguard Reports
Italian coastguard recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized off Malta. The vessel carried about 60 people from Libya; 48 were rescu
Pashinyan Secures Strong Mandate for Pro-Western Shift in Armenian Election
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads with 51.2% of the vote, securing a strong mandate for a pro-Western ag
Ukraine's €90 Billion EU Loan: Where Will the Money Go?
The EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine will start disbursing in mid-June. Most funds are earmarked for defense, but Kyiv has kept its shoppin
UK, France, Germany Back Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks with US and EU Involvement
The UK, France, and Germany have endorsed a proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire. The joint statem
Paris Protesters Target CNews Over Alleged Kremlin Ties of Former RT France Chief
Dozens of protesters rallied outside CNews in Paris on 3 June, denouncing the channel's hiring of Ksenia Fedorova, former head of RT France.