European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU expands Russia sanctions by 1,646 names amid hybrid attack concerns
EU ambassadors have sealed a deal to add 1,646 names to the Russia sanctions list, the biggest single expansion yet. The move comes as Bruss
Hungary signals end to veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks
Hungary has dropped its veto on two clusters of Ukraine's EU accession talks, pending a minority-rights law in Kyiv. The move could unblock
EU releases €1.24 billion for Ukrainian-made drones and munitions
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion to Ukraine for purchasing Ukrainian-made drones and munitions. The funding aims to count
Italy drops fuel duty discount as EU weighs joint response
Italy has ended its fuel excise discount, causing pump prices to rise. The EU is considering joint gas purchases and flexibility on climate
İzmir's centre-left mayor defects to Erdoğan's AK Party, ending 27-year leftist rule
Cemil Tugay, who won İzmir for the CHP in 2024, has joined Erdoğan's AK Party, ending 27 years of centre-left governance in Turkey's third-l
Zelenskyy calls deadly Russian strike a birthday 'gift' to Putin
At least 12 people were killed in a Russian overnight attack across Ukraine, including nine in an apartment block in Pryluky. President Zele
Israel's envoy to France warns of rising antisemitism after Strasbourg flag row
At a European Parliament commemoration of the October 7 attacks, French MEP Rima Hassan removed an Israeli flag, prompting Israel's ambassad
Paris student protests turn violent as police fire tear gas
Clashes broke out in Paris as students demanding better school funding faced riot police. The protest is part of a nationwide movement over
Israeli flag removal at European Parliament sparks political clash
On the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, far-left MEP Rima Hassan knocked over an Israeli flag at a European Parliament exhibition
Paris ministers tear into Le Pen's 'cardboard' budget plan
Economy Minister Roland Lescure and Public Accounts Minister David Amiel have sharply criticized Marine Le Pen's proposed budget, calling it
Puigdemont welcomes amnesty but says it won't resolve Catalonia
Carles Puigdemont's arrest warrant has been lifted by Spain's Supreme Court, allowing his return after nine years in exile. He welcomed the
Sánchez unveils 21 housing measures after protests, calls snap vote
Spain's government approved 21 urgent housing measures on Tuesday after violent protests in Barcelona and nationwide demonstrations over the