European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises espionage concerns
The Global CEOs Dinner Club, run by a Chinese national, is suspected of operating as an influence and intelligence-gathering operation. West
Hungary reduces German activist Maja T.'s sentence in 2023 far-right rally attacks
A Budapest appeals court reduced Maja T.'s sentence to seven years, reclassifying her role as accomplice. The ruling is final. The case has
US envoy warns EU's 'Buy European' arms plan risks transatlantic rift
US Ambassador Andrew Puzder says the EU's 'Buy European' defence proposals could fragment the transatlantic industrial base. He argues that
Why Macron can't use a Russia war to stay in power
Social media claims that Emmanuel Macron is planning a war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power are unfounded. The French con
Tsikhanouskaya: Russia is probing EU resolve before acting
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns that Russia is testing how far it can push the EU before facing a reaction. She calls on Europe to stay calm
Brussels summit to tackle Europe's defence readiness and hybrid threats
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU officials will meet in Brussels to address Europe's defence readiness. The summit focuses on increa
Seoul suspects Zelenskyy used POW transfer to sway arms debate
South Korea's intelligence service suspects Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to sway public opinion in fav
EU's proposed associate membership for Canada: a new partnership model
The European Commission president has floated a new 'associate member' status for Canada, going beyond trade. But the idea is vague, require
Morocco's King appoints Fatima Mansouri as first female prime minister
Fatima Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister by King Mohammed VI. The 50-year-old lawyer and former Marrakech mayor
EPP under pressure to expel Vučić's SNS over Mladić funeral honours
Senior EPP lawmakers are pushing to suspend or expel the Serbian Progressive Party over state honours at Ratko Mladić's funeral. A decision
Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers as Magyar's Anti-Corruption Drive Accelerates
Hungarian prosecutors detained two former ministers on corruption and abuse-of-office charges after parliament lifted their immunity. Prime
Burnham to Present EU Relationship Options Ahead of Autumn Summit
Andy Burnham told Labour's Liverpool conference that Brexit had 'done more harm than good' and that Britain needs a clear long-term strategy