European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russia's jury reform plan raises fears of state control over verdicts
Russia's Supreme Court is drafting reforms that would let judges enter jury deliberations and cut panel sizes from six or eight to four. Law
France unveils austerity budget as debt hits record high
France's government unveils a 2027 budget with €54bn in spending cuts to curb a deficit nearing 6.5% of GDP. The plan faces a fragmented par
Rutte rebukes Moscow's nuclear threats as UK's Burnham floats rejoining EU
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dismissed Russia's nuclear warnings as unwarranted, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possi
UK ends Channel migrant returns pilot with France
The UK's year-old pilot with France to return Channel migrants has ended, with only about 4% of small-boat arrivals sent back. The scheme co
Bardella hits back at Macron over antisemitism allegations
Jordan Bardella has denied antisemitic messages reported by Mediapart, prompting a sharp rebuke from Macron. The National Rally leader accus
Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action
At a joint press conference in Madrid, Macron backed Spain over the Ceuta migration crisis and called for EU unity. Sánchez apologised for t
Bulgaria adopts tougher anti-SLAPP law to shield journalists
Bulgaria's parliament passed a law on Wednesday to protect journalists and activists from strategic lawsuits against public participation (S
Bulgarian PM urges EU to open dialogue with Russia over nuclear risk
At a defence summit, Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev warned that Europe's focus on arming Ukraine ignores the nuclear threat from Russia. He urged
Thousands of French firefighters march in Paris for more resources
Nearly 8,000 firefighters marched through Paris on Thursday, calling for more staff and funding. Unions accuse the government of failing to
Burnham opens door to UK rejoining EU as part of future options
Andy Burnham has said the UK could 'go all the way' and rejoin the EU. His government will weigh options including a customs union or single
Norwegian ministers face parliamentary grilling over Epstein links
Norwegian parliament began hearings on ministers' ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The foreign ministry paid €11.8 million to a think tank led by a
EU expands Mediterranean naval mission to counter Russia's shadow fleet
The EU is set to expand its Mediterranean naval mission, IRINI, to counter Russia's shadow fleet and protect critical undersea infrastructur