European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Spanish Congress rejects housing decrees, dealing blow to Sánchez
Spain's lower house rejected two housing decree-laws promoted by Pedro Sánchez's government. The votes expose the minority coalition's strug
France and Germany push back on EU Space Shield, seek national control
France, Germany and five other EU members are challenging the European Space Shield initiative, arguing it should focus on protecting EU spa
French 2027 growth forecast draws scepticism from budget watchdog
The High Council for Public Finance deems the government's 1% growth assumption for 2027 'optimistic'. Economists point to weak growth, high
Finland's government survives confidence vote over Israel policy
Finland's government narrowly survived a confidence vote on Friday over its Middle East policy. The motion followed Defence Minister Antti H
Burnham's EU rethink: what are the UK's realistic options?
Andy Burnham has put EU membership back on the table, a bold move that has caught Brussels' attention. But any attempt to unpick Brexit come
Swiss President Guy Parmelin to step down from Federal Council
Swiss President Guy Parmelin will step down from the Federal Council on 31 December 2026. The 66-year-old from the SVP has served as economy
France sees hundreds of lycées shut as student protests escalate
Nearly 400 French high schools closed on Friday as student protests over conditions turned violent. Fires damaged two Paris schools, and pol
Meloni urges Brussels to ease fiscal rules as energy crisis strains Italy
Giorgia Meloni has written to Ursula von der Leyen, arguing that EU fiscal rules leave too little room to cushion Italians from soaring ener
Kyiv traffic chaos as drone strikes force closure of key Dnipro bridge
Kyiv's Southern Bridge closed after repeated Russian drone strikes, causing major traffic jams. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed damage to b
Rubio releases $320 million in Egypt military aid despite rights concerns
The US has released $320 million in military financing for Egypt, waiving a human rights condition. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Egy
Brazil opens inquiry into alleged US funding of far-right groups
Brazil's attorney general has asked police to investigate allegations that the Trump administration planned to fund far-right groups in the
Downing Street Insists Manchester City Is Not Above the Rules
Downing Street has stated that Manchester City is not above the rules, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments about the club's own