European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Mélenchon hails Bastille rally as French student protests grow
Thousands of students rallied at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Thursday, with clashes later erupting as police used tear gas. Jean-Luc Mé
Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' for US firms during Lisbon visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up his NATO tour in Lisbon, calling Portugal an 'ideal gateway' for American tech firms. He praise
EU diplomatic service faces backlash over withdrawal from disinformation conference
The European External Action Service withdrew backing for a disinformation conference in Vilnius following US pressure. Critics say the move
French student protests escalate as police clash with demonstrators in Paris
French students clashed with police in Paris as protests over education reform entered a fifth day. The UN has warned about the escalating v
Baku conference: political will, not technology, key to identifying missing
Around 280,000 people are registered missing in Ukraine, with 10,000 new cases monthly. Experts meeting in Baku say the main obstacle is not
Italy's Meloni secures electoral reform in confidence vote
Italy's lower house passed a contested electoral reform on Thursday, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. The vote, 227-164
Royal Navy sailor in court on charges of spying for Russia
Teddy Young, a Royal Navy warfare intelligence rating, faces charges under the UK's National Security Act for allegedly accessing and retain
Portugal's 2027 budget heads to parliament with Socialist abstention assured
The Portuguese government has submitted its 2027 budget to parliament, projecting 2% growth and a surplus of up to 0.2% of GDP. The Socialis
Portugal's 2027 budget: defence at 2.15% of GDP, youth housing guarantee kept
The Portuguese government submitted its 2027 budget draft to parliament, projecting 2% growth and a small surplus. Defence spending will rea
French students rally in Paris as protests over school conditions intensify
Students across France are protesting again over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and poor facilities. A major rally is planned in
Seoul recalls envoy to Kyiv over prisoner disclosure row
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine over Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners of war. S
Russian strike on Kramatorsk buses kills at least 12, wounds 19
At least 12 people were killed and 19 injured when Russian forces struck two public buses in Kramatorsk, Donetsk. The attack prompted suspen