European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Belarus's Euronews ban exposes autocracy's fear of independent reporting
Belarus has classified Euronews as an 'extremist medium,' joining a broader crackdown on independent media. The move underscores how autocra
Belarusian opposition figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
Aliaksandr Milinkevich, a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and 2006 presidential candidate, has died at 79. He was known for his peace
Russia's overnight barrage kills nine across Ukraine, Kyiv and southeast hit
At least nine people were killed in a massive Russian overnight attack on Ukraine. Strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, with r
Germany expands anti-drone police unit after Leipzig airport incident
Germany is doubling its federal police anti-drone unit to 300 personnel and expanding bases from four to eight. The move follows the discove
Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troops and missiles heading to Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to station more North Korean troops on its territory and has received more ballistic missiles f
Ceuta's leader calls for detention center after migrant surge
Ceuta's leader urges a detention center for migrants after a record border surge. Thousands remain in the enclave, including unaccompanied m
Swedish security service disrupts Russian SVR influence operation
Sweden's security service has disrupted a Russian intelligence operation aimed at discrediting the country, NATO and the EU. The operation,
EU backs Euronews after Belarus labels broadcaster 'extremist'
The EU has condemned Belarus's decision to label Euronews as an 'extremist' organisation, calling it part of a broader assault on press free
Record 230 migrants cross Channel in one boat, French rescuers say
A record 230 migrants, including over 20 children, crossed the English Channel in one small boat. French rescuers escorted the vessel to UK
Italy and Spain clash over migration, exposing a deeper EU rift
Italy and Spain's Schengen border dispute over Ceuta has escalated into a diplomatic standoff. The clash exposes a deeper rift over migratio
Meloni and Frederiksen unite against uncontrolled migration
Giorgia Meloni and Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement opposing uncontrolled immigration and advocating for return hubs in third coun
Ceuta protests escalate as Madrid faces mounting pressure over migrant minors
Hundreds gathered in Ceuta to demand a firmer response to the migrant crisis, accusing Madrid of neglect. The dispute over unaccompanied min