European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
MEPs Clash Over Europe's Military Spending: Strategic Investment or Political Gesture?
European Parliament members clash over the purpose of rising defense spending. Lukas Mandl argues it is essential for security against Russi
US Indicts Raúl Castro for 1996 Downing of Civilian Planes
The US Justice Department indicted 94-year-old Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of civilian planes. The indictment accuses him of conspiracy
Hamas Blamed for Stalled Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Board of Peace Reports
The Board of Peace reports to the UN Security Council that Hamas is blocking progress on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Daily viola
EU Vows to Maintain Pressure on Russia as UK and US Adjust Sanctions
The European Commission reaffirms its commitment to sanctions on Russian oil and gas. The UK faces backlash for issuing licences allowing im
EU Commission Backs Spain on Pension Fund Use, MEPs Demand Clarity
The European Commission has cleared Spain of misusing EU recovery funds for pensions, citing no rule violations. MEPs demand transparency, w
EU Repatriation Orders Hit Five-Year High as Germany, France Lead Expulsions
EU repatriation orders hit a five-year high in 2025, with nearly 500,000 issued. Germany carried out the most expulsions, followed by France
Lithuanians Shelter in Underground Parking as Drone Alert Triggers Vilnius Lockdown
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius, urging residents to seek shelter. Video footage captured people gathering in an unde
Italy and France Condemn Israel's Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Detainees
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable' after a video showed them bound an
Europe's Strategic Awakening: Can the Continent Secure Its Own Future?
Europe is rearming at a historic pace, with EU defence spending reaching €739 billion in 2025. Growing uncertainty over US commitments and r
German Police Arrest Couple Suspected of Spying for China in Munich
German police arrested a married couple in Munich on Wednesday, accusing them of spying for China by targeting academics in aerospace and AI
Visegrád Group Eyes Revival as Hungary's New PM Seeks Reset with Neighbors
Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar is pushing to revive the Visegrád Four, with a summit planned in Budapest. The group, once a powerful bloc in
Soros Foundation Commits $300M to US Democracy Amid Political Pressure
George Soros' Open Society Foundations has announced a $300 million, five-year initiative to bolster US democracy and economic security. The