European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Beyond the Guest List: What Russia and China Really Want from Each Other
Putin's delegation includes five deputy prime ministers and the head of Russia's central bank, signaling deep economic dependence on China.
EU Parliament Approves US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Tariff Threats
EU lawmakers and diplomats agreed to implement the US trade deal after late-night talks in Strasbourg. The deal includes a sunset clause and
EU Parliament Reaches Deal on US Trade Pact as Putin Meets Xi in Beijing
The European Parliament has struck a deal on the EU-US trade pact signed last July. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, r
Putin in Beijing Days After Trump, Testing China's Diplomatic Tightrope
Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day visit with Xi Jinping, less than a week after Donald Trump's own trip to China. Th
EU Moves to Implement US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Transatlantic Tensions
EU negotiators have agreed to implement the controversial Turnberry Agreement, eliminating duties on most US industrial goods. The deal rema
EU Races to Finalize Defence Omnibus as Divisions Over Eligibility Persist
EU negotiators are working to finalize the Defence Readiness Omnibus to cut red tape and accelerate procurement. Divisions persist over elig
Merkel Warns Europe's Security Assumptions Are Outdated After Ukraine Invasion
Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. She cautioned that Europe cannot take peace for granted after Russia's war in
EU Order of Merit Ceremony Highlights Generational Divide in European Leadership
The European Order of Merit ceremony in Strasbourg awarded past leaders such as Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa, but most contemporary laureat
Gulf States Persuade Trump to Halt Iran Strikes, Showcasing Regional Clout
US President Donald Trump paused a planned large-scale assault on Iran after Gulf leaders intervened, citing ongoing negotiations. Qatar, Sa
NATO Fighter Intercepts Stray Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia, Kyiv Apologises
A NATO F-16 fighter jet downed a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday. Ukraine apologised for the incident, while Russia t
Ukraine's Matviichuk: 'We are paying the highest price to return home to European values'
Ukrainian human rights defender Oleksandra Matviichuk received the European Order of Merit in Strasbourg, declaring that Ukraine is 'back in
MEP Warns of 'Perfect Storm' for EU Jobs If US Trade Deal Fails
European People's Party MEP Željana Zovko cautioned that US 'ideological fights' and EU 'complex process procedures' may prevent a deal in t