European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Canadian intern of Chinese origin challenges Belgian spy detention
A Canadian national of Chinese origin has appealed a one-month pre-trial detention order after being arrested on suspicion of espionage whil
Four dead in separate Channel crossing attempts as migrant boats grow more crowded
A boat sank late Wednesday off Hardelot, killing one man. Three more bodies were found near Dunkirk. French authorities say smugglers are pa
Dozens board dangerously overcrowded boat in Gravelines for Channel crossing to UK
Migrants, including families with children, boarded an overloaded boat in Gravelines, northern France, on Tuesday. The vessel was visibly ov
Unidentified object enters Polish airspace as Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine
An unidentified object, believed to be a missile, entered Polish airspace early Thursday before disappearing from radar. Polish helicopter c
Ceuta overwhelmed as hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco
More than 1,500 migrants, including minors, have reached Ceuta by sea in recent days, collapsing local reception centers. Spanish authoritie
EU security debates intensify as summer recess begins
As the European Parliament breaks for summer, a special edition of The Ring revisits key debates on EU security. MEPs from across the politi
France orders pro-Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova to leave the country
France has ordered Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova to leave the country, accusing her of spreading Kremlin propaganda. She is under house
EU patience wears thin as Italy delays decision on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy has not signed its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan agreement, leaving other EU countries unable to access leftover funds. Brussels is growin
Houthis plan Red Sea toll system with Iranian help, Yemeni minister warns
Yemen's internationally recognised government claims the Houthis are working with Iran to charge vessels for transit through the Bab el-Mand
Iran rejects Hormuz deal, launches missile strike on US forces in Jordan
Iran rejected an Omani plan to split the Strait of Hormuz into equal shipping lanes, declaring the waterway will never return to prewar cond
UN chief Guterres announces fresh Cyprus peace talks in 5+1 format
Antonio Guterres has announced a new 5+1 meeting on Cyprus after separate talks with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders. He stressed
EU and UEFA unite against FIFA's World Cup investment plan
EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef has joined UEFA in criticising FIFA's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary and sell up to 20% st