European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Trade Chief Warns US Retaliation Likely After Google Fine
German MEP Bernd Lange expects the US to retaliate after the EU fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act. He calls US forced
EU Navigates US Tariffs and China Trade Deficit Amid Sanctions Dilemma
The EU is squeezed between US tariff threats and a €360 billion trade deficit with China. The bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia i
EU Finalizes 21st Russia Sanctions Package as US Imposes New Tariffs on European Goods
EU ambassadors have approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, granting Greece an exemption to continue shipping Russian LNG to non-E
Montenegro's EU Ambassador: New Membership Safeguards Must Be Objective, Not Create Second-Class Status
Montenegro supports new EU rule-of-law safeguards for future members but demands they be based on objective criteria. Ambassador Petar Marko
EU's 21st Russia Sanctions Package Exposes Deepening Internal Rifts
The EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia was approved only after Greece, Bulgaria, and other member states threatened vetoes to protec
Why France's Wealthy Are Leaving: Tax, Politics, and Capital Flight
France saw a net loss of 800 millionaires in 2025, each taking an average of €5 million in assets. Political uncertainty and renewed tax pro
Trump Threatens to Tap Frozen Iranian Assets for Gulf Shipping Damages
US President Donald Trump has threatened to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate for damage to ships and cargo in the Gulf. Iran's foreig
White House Confirms No US Intervention in Tate Brothers' UK Extradition
The White House has confirmed that President Trump will not intervene in the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the UK. The brothers
UK Man Sentenced to Life for Plotting Attack on Defence Academy
Mohammad Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life in prison for plotting an attack on the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham. His accomplice later ca
EU Extends Voluntary Chat Scanning for Child Abuse Material Until 2028
EU member states have extended a controversial temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily scan for child sexual abuse mater
EU Ambassadors Deadlocked on Sanctions for Israeli Settlements
EU ambassadors failed to agree on next steps for sanctioning Israeli settlements. No majority backed any option, and diplomats admit there i
Czech Military Helicopter Crash Kills One, Injures Four at Náměšť nad Oslavou Base
A Czech military helicopter crashed at an air base in Náměšť nad Oslavou, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. The UH-1Y Venom was i