European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Brussels Faces Twin Deadlock on Russia Sanctions and Israeli Settlement Trade
EU ambassadors meet in Brussels to tackle two contentious issues: Greece's veto on the 21st Russia sanctions package over LNG transport, and
Ferran Torres's 'Make Spain Great Again' Cap Sparks Political Debate
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' during the victory parade in Madrid, sparking political deb
Greece Blocks EU's 21st Russia Sanctions Package Over LNG Ban
Greece is blocking the EU's 21st sanctions package over a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) set to take full effect in 2027. EU amb
Aliyev Confirms Secret Baku Meeting of Ex-Russian and German Officials on Ukraine
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku in mid-July for a possible meeting about
Zelenskyy Replaces Syrskyi with Drapatyi as Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Amid Protests
President Zelenskyy has replaced General Oleksandr Syrskyi with Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief. The move fo
Trump Pledges US Support for Lebanon in White House Meeting with President Aoun
US President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon during a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Aoun sought US backing for stabil
France's Emergency Farm Law Allows Conditional Return of Two Banned Pesticides
France's Senate passed an emergency farm law allowing conditional exemptions for two banned pesticides. The move has divided the ruling majo
Aliyev in Berlin: Germany and Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Energy and Trade Pact
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, signing a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, tr
Julio Iglesias Sues Spain's Deputy PM Yolanda Díaz Over Sexual Abuse Remarks
Julio Iglesias has sued Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz for €50,000, claiming her comments on sexual abuse allegations violated h
France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, First EU Country to Do So
France has adopted a law banning social media for under-15s, the first such blanket ban in the EU. The measure, championed by President Macr
UK PM Burnham Scraps Electricity VAT, Reshuffles Cabinet in First Day
Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting as UK prime minister, announcing the abolition of VAT on domestic electricity bills from October
Spain Backs Hernández de Cos for ECB Presidency as Lagarde Exit Looms
Spain has chosen Pablo Hernández de Cos, former Bank of Spain governor and current BIS chief, as its candidate for ECB president. The move c