European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Iran Establishes Strait of Hormuz Authority to Levy Transit Fees on Ships
Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The move, which for
Spain's Rightward Drift Challenges Sánchez's Progressive Image Abroad
Conservative wins in Andalusia and other regions signal a rightward trend in Spanish politics. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's progressive fo
EU's New Order of Merit for Merkel Signals Stability Amid Transatlantic Strains
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the inaugural European Order of Merit this week. The award revives debate over her legacy, b
Kaja Kallas: More Women in Peace Talks Would Yield Longer-Lasting Results
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized the male-dominated nature of peace negotiations, linking it to short-term ceasefires. She cit
Hungary Signals Shift on Ukraine EU Accession Talks After Orbán Era
Hungary's new government signals openness to Ukraine's EU accession talks, initiating technical discussions on Hungarian minority rights in
Russia Unleashes Massive Drone and Missile Barrage on Eight Ukrainian Regions
Russia fired 524 drones and 22 missiles at eight Ukrainian regions overnight, wounding 26 people including children. President Zelenskyy cal
Meloni Presses EU to Treat Energy Crisis Like Defence Emergency, Seek Fiscal Flexibility
Giorgia Meloni has called on the European Commission to extend the same fiscal flexibility granted for defence to energy security. In a lett
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Released on €2.7 Million Bail in Graft Case
Andriy Yermak, ex-chief of staff to Ukraine's president, was freed on €2.7 million bail after four days in detention. He is suspected of lau
French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau says around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdle in Strasbourg as Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms
EU lawmakers and diplomats gather in Strasbourg for make-or-break talks on the EU-US trade deal. Disagreements over the sunrise clause and s
Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for the UK to eventually re-join the Europ
Sánchez's PSOE Suffers Historic Defeat in Andalusia: What It Means for Madrid and Brussels
The PSOE secured its worst-ever result in Andalusia, with the PP's Juanma Moreno retaining an absolute majority. The outcome weakens Sánchez