European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Named Suspect in €9 Million Graft Probe
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have named Andrii Yermak, ex-chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, as a suspect in a probe into €9 milli
Starmer Vows to Stay as UK Minister Quits Over Local Election Debacle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet he will remain in office despite devastating local election losses. Junior minister Miat
Farage's Rise Makes Starmer's EU Push More Urgent, UK Minister Says
Labour's local election losses have intensified pressure on Keir Starmer, with Reform UK gaining over 1,300 council seats. UK Minister Steph
Von der Leyen Signals EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Minors by Summer
Ursula von der Leyen has opened the door to an EU-wide social media ban for minors, with a legal proposal possible as early as this summer.
US Treasury Enlists Banks to Disrupt Iranian Oil Money Laundering
The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that fund sanctioned oil sales. The initiati
EU Defence Ministers Chart Strategy: Ukraine, Middle East, and European Readiness
EU defence ministers convene in Brussels to address Ukraine's military requirements, Middle East stability, and European defence readiness.
EU Parliament Demands €200 Billion More for 2028-2034 Budget, Threatens Veto
The European Parliament is set to formalize a demand for an extra €200 billion in the EU's next long-term budget. MEPs threaten to veto the
Russia Strikes Ukraine Hours After US-Brokered Truce Expires
Russia attacked multiple regions in Ukraine with drones and artillery hours after a US-brokered 72-hour truce expired. A man was killed in D
EU Foreign Ministers Split Over Direct Talks with Putin on Ukraine War
EU foreign ministers are split over the prospect of direct talks with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The divide was laid bare at
Putin Presides Over Victory Day Parade in Moscow Amid Heightened Security
The parade began at 10:00 am Moscow time with soldiers carrying the Russian flag into Red Square. Putin used the occasion to reaffirm Russia
EU Enlargement Commissioner Sets July Deadline for Ukraine Accession Clusters
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has called on member states to open all accession clusters for Ukraine and Moldova by July. The first
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister: US Leadership Strengthens NATO Amid European Skepticism
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski claims NATO is at its strongest under US leadership, citing the Hague summit's defense sp