European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Sánchez opens Spanish election bid with housing at the fore
Pedro Sánchez began his campaign in Dos Hermanas, Seville, with housing as a central theme. He paid tribute to 87-year-old housing activist
French left-wing primary turnout tops 60% after cyberattack delays
By midday Saturday, 87,841 of 140,282 registered voters had voted in the French centre-left primary. The online vote, which selects a Social
Abbas delays Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
Mahmoud Abbas has postponed Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, blaming security and logistical hurdles. The EU had urged c
Czech voters cast ballots in local and Senate elections
Czechs are voting in local and Senate elections, seen as a test for PM Andrej Babiš. His ANO party leads polls but faces scrutiny over Ukrai
Ireland's EU budget plan proposes €141bn cut to win over frugal states
Ireland's EU presidency has proposed trimming the next long-term budget by €141bn, an 8% cut from the Commission's plan. The compromise targ
Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia kill eight, including three children
Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia killed eight people, including three children, and wounded 16. Rescue operations continue as 12 remain un
Trump lashes out at Nobel committee after Pillay wins Peace Prize
Trump dismissed Navi Pillay's career and called the Nobel Peace Prize decision an 'indelible stain on Norway.' He claimed he should have won
Trump calls for Zelenskyy's removal as Ukraine war enters new phase
Donald Trump has said it is time for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as leader. The statement adds uncertainty to Western s
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi breaks Russian encirclement in Donbas
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi dismantled the northern arm of Russia's pincer movement aimed at encircling the Donbas, liberating up to 176 squ
Latvia seeks broader border guard powers after armed migrant incursions
Latvia's border guard is seeking broader powers after a group of migrants, led by armed and masked escorts, crossed from Belarus. The interi
Andrew gets £302,000 payout after surrendering Royal Lodge lease
Prince Andrew received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease. The payout was offset against a £1.5 million repair bill. He now l
UN warns over violence as French student protests enter fifth day
The UN is monitoring French student protests 'with concern' as demonstrations enter a fifth day. Nearly 7,000 people have been detained sinc