European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ceuta border quietens as Vox leader blames Sánchez for migrant surge
The border between Ceuta and Morocco has calmed after thousands crossed irregularly last week. Many have returned, but residents are demandi
Lowe proposes pact with Farage to unify Britain's right-wing factions
Restore Britain's Rupert Lowe has proposed a five-point alliance with Reform UK's Nigel Farage to unite the right. Conditions include revers
Italian navy boards Russian shadow fleet tanker near Pantelleria
Italian navy personnel boarded the Toa Payoh, a Cameroon-flagged tanker under EU sanctions, west of Pantelleria. The operation, part of EUNA
Spain had advance warning of Ceuta migrant surge, sources say
Spanish intelligence reportedly warned of a possible mass arrival in Ceuta days before the crisis. Nearly 75,000 people crossed, overwhelmin
Another Wildberries warehouse in Russia hit by fire amid drone campaign
A fire has broken out at a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Samara region, the company confirmed. The blaze follows Ukrainian drone strikes
Italy reinstates border checks on arrivals from Spain after Ceuta crisis
Italy has reintroduced border checks for travellers arriving from Spain by sea and air, citing the migrant crisis in Ceuta. The measure, whi
Trump calls off Iran strikes after Tehran agrees to reopen Hormuz
Trump announced the cancellation of strikes on Iran after Tehran and several Middle Eastern states agreed on the perimeters of a deal. The a
Von der Leyen: No migrant from Ceuta reached mainland Spain or EU
After around 60,000 irregular migrants entered Ceuta, Ursula von der Leyen said none reached mainland Spain or the EU. She praised Spanish a
22 EU states demand emergency talks on Ceuta migrant surge
Twenty-two EU member states have called for an emergency videoconference of interior ministers to address the migrant surge in Ceuta. Spain'
Lithuania tightens curbs on pro-Kremlin Russians and Belarusians
Lithuania's Foreign Ministry has proposed amendments to bar pro-Kremlin Russian and Belarusian nationals from public activities in education
Sánchez rebukes EU partners over Ceuta, citing prejudice and political attacks
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Pedro Sánchez laments a lack of EU solidarity over Ceuta, blaming prejudice and political attacks. He d
Ceuta migrant surge tests EU solidarity as Italy calls for Schengen suspension
Italy has called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone after more than 60,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta in a single day. The proposa