European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Envoy for Russia Talks Faces Diplomatic Minefield and Potential Humiliation
The European Union is moving toward direct talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, but the envoy's role is fraught with risks. Internal
Malaysia Demands €216 Million from Norwegian Firm Kongsberg Over Canceled Missile Deal
Malaysia is demanding over €216 million from Norwegian defense contractor Kongsberg after Oslo revoked export approvals for a Naval Strike M
Hungary's Magyar Targets EU Funds Deal in Brussels Next Week
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expects to sign a political agreement with the European Commission next week to release €10.4bn in fro
Spain's Former PM Zapatero Under Formal Investigation for Influence Peddling
Spain's top criminal court has placed former Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero under formal investigation for alleged in
EU Military Chief: Ukraine Remains Europe's Top Security Priority
The EU's top military officer, General Seán Clancy, says Ukraine remains the bloc's foremost concern amid ongoing Russian attacks. Speaking
Putin Heads to Beijing Days After Trump, Testing China's Diplomatic Balance
Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Xi Jinping, just days after Trump's underwhelming visit. The Kremlin denies a link, but t
Brussels and Washington at Odds Over Trade Deal as Trump's Deadline Nears
The European Parliament is debating a trade deal with the US that includes defensive measures against American tariffs. A 4 July deadline lo
G7 Finance Talks in Paris Focus on Energy Shock and Russian Sanctions
G7 finance ministers are in Paris for a second day of talks on energy prices, sanctions, and economic stability amid Hormuz disruptions. Ita
NATO Military Chiefs Convene as Iran War Strains Alliance Munitions
NATO military chiefs gather in Brussels to confront the rapid depletion of high-grade munitions due to the US-led Iran war. The conflict has
Russia Intensifies Nighttime Strikes on Ukraine, Targeting Eight Regions
Russia fired at least 524 drones and nearly two dozen missiles at eight Ukrainian regions overnight, wounding more than two dozen civilians.
Lebanon's President Vows 'Impossible' to End War with Israel as Strikes Persist
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he will 'do the impossible' to stop the war with Israel. Despite a ceasefire announced in April, Israeli
Belarus and Russia Conduct Joint Nuclear Drills as Kyiv Warns of Imminent Offensive
Belarus and Russia have begun joint nuclear drills involving missile forces and aviation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is plan