European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Socialists Block EPP Bid to Fast-Track EU-US Trade Deal Talks
The EPP wants to bring forward talks on the EU-US trade deal, but Socialist chair Bernd Lange insists on 19 May. The dispute highlights tens
EU Targets Russian Officials Over Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children
The European Union has sanctioned 16 Russian officials and seven entities for orchestrating the forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukr
Pashinyan Declares Karabakh 'Was Not Ours' as Armenia Pivots to EU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that Nagorno-Karabakh was never Armenian territory, calling the decades-long movement f
EU Remains Divided Over Direct Talks with Russia on Ukraine Peace
EU foreign ministers remain split on whether to engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Some member states push for more sanc
EU Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers After Hungary’s New Government Backs Move
EU foreign ministers reached a political agreement to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Hungary
Macron Defends Europe's Role in Africa, Calls for Investment Over Aid
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted an economic summit in Kenya, urging investment in Africa to replace aid. He defended Europe's eng
UN Reports 880 Civilian Deaths from Drone Strikes in Sudan in Early 2025
At least 880 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan between January and April 2025, accounting for over 80% of conflict-related dea
Former Polish Minister Ziobro Confirms He Fled Hungary for the US
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has confirmed he fled Hungary to the United States. He faces up to 25 years in prison in Po
Poland Takes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Dispute to European Court of Justice
Poland has escalated its opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by filing a complaint with the European Court of Justice. Warsaw seek
Berlin and Kyiv Launch 'Brave Germany' Arms Programme for Joint Defence Tech
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian counterpart Mykhailo Fedorov signed a deal in Kyiv to launch 'Brave Germany,' a joint
Sweden Arrests Two Suspected of Exporting Industrial Goods to Russia's Military Sector
Sweden's security service has arrested two people on suspicion of exporting advanced industrial products to Russia's military-industrial com
Starmer Vows EU Reset After Local Election Rout, Faces Internal Revolt
Keir Starmer promises to put Britain at the heart of Europe after devastating local election results. The Labour leader faces a rebellion fr