European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Equality Chief Labels Conversion Therapy 'Torture' as Brussels Urges National Bans
EU Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib described conversion therapy as 'torture' that can lead to depression and suicide. The European Commis
Trump in Beijing: US and China Seek to Stabilise Ties as Europe Watches Trade Fallout
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two powers aim to stabilise rel
Latvia's Air Defence Failures Exposed After Drone Incursion and Minister's Resignation
Several drones crossed into Latvian airspace near the Russian border, causing a fire at an oil depot. The defence minister resigned after ad
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Brussels Braces for Trade and Tech Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with US tech CEOs for talks with Xi Jinping. Brussels is watching nervously, fearing a bilateral deal that c
EU Budget Overhaul Falls Short as Defence, Climate, and Enlargement Pressures Mount
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 offers minimal new spending power after debt repayments. Experts call fo
Kremlin-Created 'New People' Party Rises to Second in Russian Polls Amid Internet Crackdown
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, now holds 13.4% support in state polling. Internet shutdowns and wart
Overnight Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One
Russia launched a new wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 16. The attack came hours afte
Trump and Xi Open Beijing Summit Amid Trade War and Global Tensions
Trump and Xi met in Beijing on Thursday for a three-day summit aimed at stabilising US-China relations. Discussions cover trade, the Iran wa
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Xi Talks as Europe Watches Trade War Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit, greeted by Vice President Han Zheng. The US president aims to secure
Global Europe: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Can Lead in a Shifting World Order
The European Political Community's recent meeting in Armenia signals Europe's expanding strategic reach. MEPs debated deeper EU integration
Syria Seeks Comprehensive Security Pact with Israel, Foreign Minister Says
Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani has called for a comprehensive security agreement with Israel, urging a return to the 1974 buffer
EU Commission to Send Senior Team to Budapest as Hungary Seeks Exim Bank Route for Frozen Funds
A senior Commission team led by Declan Costello will visit Budapest next week to accelerate talks on Hungary's frozen recovery funds. Brusse