European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Merz and Mathernová send a clear signal to Moscow from Kyiv
Friedrich Merz made his second trip to Kyiv as chancellor, pledging continued German support and a €1.3 billion package. EU Ambassador Katar
Russia strikes Kyiv during Merz visit as Germany pledges €1.3bn
Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, damaging a key bridge. Merz pledged €1.3 billion in
US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security scare
The US has confirmed the withdrawal of all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a security incident last month. Six men were arrested and rel
Dodik hails Trump and Putin as Bosnian Serbs retain grip on power
Milorad Dodik's party is set to keep control of Bosnia's Serb entity and its seat in the tripartite presidency. Dodik, banned from office, c
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing defeat
Pedro Sánchez is consulting allies after Congress rejected two housing measures. An early election could be called as soon as Monday, with 2
French student protests close hundreds of schools as movement grows
Between 400 and 500 French secondary schools are expected to be fully or partially closed on Monday as student protests continue. The moveme
Brazil votes: Lula and Bolsonaro's son face tight presidential race
Nearly 160 million Brazilians are voting in a presidential election that pits incumbent Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro. Polls show a
Le Pen backs Bardella amid fresh antisemitism allegations
Marine Le Pen has publicly backed Jordan Bardella after three days of silence over new Mediapart allegations. The reports claim Bardella sen
Merz's surprise Kyiv visit: Germany pledges drones, cash, and joint arms production
Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv unannounced on Sunday, promising further military and financial aid. Germany will deliver thousands of interc
Latvia's pro-EU ruling party wins election as populists gain ground
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List party won Latvia's parliamentary election with 35.4% of votes, securing 42 seats. Populist parti
Ceuta police clear Trampolín camp ahead of Spanish royal visit
Spanish police launched Operation Trampolín on Sunday to clear Ceuta's largest migrant camp, home to about 3,500 people. The operation comes
Bosnia votes amid stalled EU bid and Dodik's shadow
Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are electing the three-member presidency, parliament, and entity leaders. The vote is overshadowed by pr