European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russian drone barrage kills 14 in Ukraine, hits Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
A Russian drone barrage on 27 September killed 14 people and wounded 57 across Ukraine. Kyiv and Odesa bore the brunt, with schools, hospita
Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block injures 25, including nine children
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers e
Sánchez pledges housing decree as Maricarmen eviction ignites Madrid protests
Pedro Sánchez has vowed to approve a housing decree on Tuesday after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her Madrid home of 70 years
Netanyahu faces fresh scrutiny over October 7 warnings amid UN defiance
Fresh reports claim Netanyahu received warnings from UAE and Egypt before the October 7 attack, which he allegedly did not pass on. The prim
Serbia's Ruling and Opposition Figures Clash in Rare Televised Debate
Ana Brnabić and Mirjana Nikolić met in a heated N1 debate, the first such face-off in nearly a decade. The exchange covered education, corru
Madrid's Puerta del Sol encampment puts Spain's housing crisis at the heart of politics
Around 150 tents have been pitched in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a march against Spain's housing crisis drew tens of thousands. Protester
Poland and Lithuania draft joint evacuation plan for Baltic civilians
Poland and Lithuania are working on a joint plan to evacuate civilians from the Baltic states in a crisis. The Suwałki Gap is central to the
Spain marks 1,000 days without a new national budget
Spain has gone 1,000 days without a new national budget, relying on an extended 2023 plan. Critics call it a democratic anomaly and a breach
Lavrov rebuffs Berlin's plea to de-escalate as Germany-Ukraine tensions rise
Sergey Lavrov dismissed German calls to abandon escalation, accusing Berlin of being Ukraine's main sponsor. He also warned that Western amb
Russia raises taxes on citizens and firms to fund Ukraine war
Russia's budget deficit hit 2.8% of GDP by July, forcing the Kremlin to raise taxes on citizens and businesses. New levies target passive in
Tajani's 'long skirt' remarks ignite Italian political storm
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has apologized after saying he prefers 'serious' women in long skirts. Opposition senators protested
Trump turns down Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade and sanctions. President Trump reportedly