European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Von der Leyen Vows EU Response After Drone Incidents Rattle Baltic States
Vilnius briefly shut down on Wednesday after a suspected drone incursion, grounding flights and evacuating top officials. European Commissio
Putin and Xi Deepen Military Ties in Beijing, Dimming Hopes of Splitting Russia from China
Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday, agreeing to deepen military cooperation. The pact underscores their unyieldin
Hungary and Ukraine Hold Expert Talks on Minority Rights, Easing EU Accession Path
Hungary and Ukraine held their first expert-level talks on minority rights since the new government took office in Budapest. The discussions
Switzerland Ramps Up Drone Capabilities Amid European Security Shift
Switzerland is increasing defence spending and integrating drones into its military, focusing on air defence and closer ties with European p
Von der Leyen Urges EU to Finish Single Market, Cut Red Tape for Competitiveness
Von der Leyen told MEPs the EU must tear down remaining internal market barriers to compete globally. She criticized 'gold plating' of EU ru
US to Reduce Military Capabilities Available to NATO Allies in Wartime
The US is set to announce a reduction in military capabilities available to NATO in the event of conflict, part of a pivot away from Europe.
Hungary Signals Shift on EU Sanctions Against Russian Patriarch Kirill
Hungary's new leadership signals readiness to lift its veto on EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill. A mini sa
Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Armenia's June Elections
A coordinated disinformation campaign, part of the 'Matryoshka' network, has published 343 fake videos targeting Armenia's June 7 elections.
Vilnius Airport Shuts and NATO Jets Scrambled After Drone Warning Near Belarus Border
Vilnius airport was closed on Wednesday after a drone warning near the Belarus border. NATO scrambled Baltic Air Policing jets, and Latvia i
Xi Urges Middle East Ceasefire but Avoids Pressuring Putin on Ukraine
Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin it is 'imperative' to stop the conflict in the Middle East, but made no mention of Ukraine. The meeting in Be
EU Trade Chief Warns of Countermeasures if US Violates Turnberry Deal
EU trade chief Bernd Lange has defended the Turnberry Agreement as a safety net against US tariff threats, but warns the bloc remains expose