European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France's public debt hits record 119% of GDP as borrowing costs climb
France's public debt hit a record 3,595.5 billion euros, or 119% of GDP, at the end of June. Rising interest rates are pushing debt servicin
Madrid pensioner, 87, to return home after eviction deal
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner evicted from her home of 71 years will return under a new rental deal. The agreement caps her rent at 30% of
Spain approves housing decrees to curb evictions and speculation
Spain's government approved two decrees on Tuesday to tackle the housing crisis, including stronger eviction protections and anti-speculatio
French students clash with police as school blockades spread nationwide
Masked students set fires and threw projectiles at police in Lille, while blockades spread to Nantes, Paris, and other cities. Unions planne
Estonia blames Russian special services for arson at defence firm
Estonia has formally accused Russia's special services of ordering an arson attack on defence company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn. NATO chief
Italy's Tajani mocked over 'long skirt' remark as AI images go viral
Antonio Tajani's remarks comparing reliable voters to women in longer skirts have triggered a wave of AI-generated memes and criticism. Oppo
UAE confirms Netanyahu's Abu Dhabi visit amid regional tensions
The UAE has confirmed President Mohamed bin Zayed met Israeli PM Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The visit comes amid reports that the Emi
Putin expands Russian army by 15,500 troops in fourth decree this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the army's size by 15,500 troops, the fourth such order this year. The combi
Ukraine's twin pressures: budget shortfall and Black Sea grain blockade
Kyiv is grappling with a $20bn hole in its defence budget as EU and IMF officials meet in Brussels. Meanwhile, Russia's Black Sea blockade i
Ukraine presses EU for urgent funds as Russian drones hit Kyiv
Russia launched over 120 drones at Ukraine on Monday, one striking the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv. Ukrainian ministers are in Brus
Rubio links RAF Fairford bomb plot to foreign actor as UK probes Iran
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford have been released on bail. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims a foreign actor is involved
EPP pushes to suspend asylum rights during hybrid border attacks
The European People's Party will propose suspending individual asylum procedures during 'hybrid attacks' on EU borders. The plan would permi