European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Germany challenges Nicaragua's genocide case at UN court
Germany is asking the International Court of Justice to throw out a case brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of facilitating genocide
EU scraps Kallas defence advisory group after member state backlash
Kaja Kallas's new defence advisory group was scrapped days after its launch following opposition from member states. The initiative was mean
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win and Mladić's funeral test Germany and Serbia
The far-right AfD won the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, a first for the party in a German state. Meanwhile, Serbia buried convicted wa
EU races to update Arctic strategy as global competition intensifies
The European Commission is preparing a revised Arctic policy, with security and defence taking centre stage. Experts warn that delays could
MEPs move closer to ending Article 7 procedure against Hungary
The European Parliament is on track to lift the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, launched in 2018 over rule-of-law concerns. A fact-find
Ulrich Siegmund: From CDU member to AfD's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, is the AfD's top candidate for the 2026 Saxony-Anhalt state election. A former CDU member and scent marketing entrepren
Zelenskyy warns war likely to last through winter after US envoy talks
Zelenskyy said the war with Russia is likely to continue into winter, following talks with US envoys in Kyiv. He stressed the need for conti
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election by wide margin
Exit polls give the AfD 44.5% in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the CDU's 18.5%. A victory would mark the first far-right state government in G
AfD's Siegmund votes in Saxony-Anhalt as far-right eyes historic win
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's lead candidate, voted in Saxony-Anhalt's state election. The party hopes to win its first state government, a mil
Berlin plans digital shield against Russian hybrid sabotage
Germany is developing a 'protective shield' against sabotage, featuring a Cyberdome sensor network and mobile drone defenses. The plan follo
AfD poised for historic win in Saxony-Anhalt state election
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots in a state election where the far-right AfD leads with over 40% support. A strong AfD win would
US envoys head to Kyiv after Moscow talks on Ukraine ceasefire
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow. A three-day