European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Clears Hungarian Commissioner Várhelyi in Brussels Spying Probe
The European Commission has cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi of involvement in a spying network that targeted EU staff in Brus
Pope Leo XIV Marks First Anniversary with Peace Plea in Pompeii and Naples
Pope Leo XIV spent his first anniversary in Campania, calling for peace and mercy in a world scarred by war. The pontiff, elected a year ago
EU Trade Chief Rejects US Ultimatum: 'Legislation Cannot Be Dictated by Social Media Threats'
Bernd Lange, the MEP leading the EU-US trade deal, has dismissed Washington's pressure to fast-track implementation. He insists the bloc's d
Putin's Victory Day Parade: A Sparse Guest List Reflects Russia's Isolation
Moscow's Victory Day parade on 9 May will see only two foreign leaders in attendance: Laos and Malaysia. The absence of former allies like A
EU Sanctions Show Strain on Russian Economy After 20 Rounds
Russia's economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, with inflation at 6% and a $60 billion deficit. EU leaders claim sanctions are biting, but Moscow s
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills Four, Wounds 33 Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the southern Lebanese village of Saksakieh, killing four people and wounding 33 others
Beijing Dismisses UK Spy Convictions as 'Political Farce' Amid Hong Kong Tensions
China has denounced the UK convictions of a former Hong Kong policeman and a UK Border Force official for spying on Hong Kong dissidents as
EU Defence Chief Warns Russia Still Outpaces Europe in Military Production
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius warns Russia is still outproducing Europe militarily. Poland and Lithuania are set to finalise near
UK Local Elections: Labour Suffers Losses as Reform UK Gains Ground
Labour has suffered significant losses in English local elections, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made gains in working-class areas. The
Trump's July 4 Ultimatum: Another Fragile Trade Truce for the EU
Trump threatens higher tariffs if EU fails to implement trade deal by July 4. EU defence commissioner signs first SAFE loan deals in Poland
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Loses Justice Minister Pick Over Family Ties
Márton Melléthei-Barna, Péter Magyar's brother-in-law, has withdrawn his candidacy for Hungary's justice minister post. The move follows cri
Trump Issues July 4 Ultimatum to EU on Trade Deal as Tariff Threats Escalate
US President Donald Trump has given the EU until July 4 to finalise a trade deal or face higher tariffs. EU Commissioners Andrius Kubilius a