European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Lebanese Army Deploys to Southern Pilot Zones as Aoun Meets Trump in Washington
The Lebanese army began deploying to Zawtar al-Gharbieh, one of three pilot zones in a framework agreement with Israel. President Joseph Aou
Outcry in Italy After Moroccan Man Dies in Police Custody in Bologna
Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man, died after being pinned down by police in Bologna. Video shows him pleading for help before lo
Three Crew Injured in Black Sea Strike on LPG Tanker Bound for Ukraine
A Liberian-flagged LPG tanker carrying propane to Ukraine was struck in the Black Sea, injuring three crew members. Romania's president susp
Daniele Compatangelo, Journalist Behind Trump-Meloni Interview, Dies at 50
Daniele Compatangelo, the La7 journalist who secured an exclusive interview with Donald Trump that ignited a political storm in Italy, has d
Tate Brothers to Contest UK Extradition Over Rape and Trafficking Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Miami federal court on Monday, remaining silent as a judge scheduled a hearing for 27 July. Their lawy
Trade Trophies and Tanks: EU-China Talks, UK Reset, Spain's World Cup Win, Belgium's Military Parade
An EP foreign affairs delegation is in China for trade talks as Brussels and Beijing work toward an October deadline. UK PM Andy Burnham ple
Three paths to resolve Greece's blockade of EU Russia sanctions
Greece is vetoing the latest EU sanctions package over a ban on Russian LNG transport that threatens its shipping interests. The European Co
Montenegro's EU Accession Could Reshape Budget Negotiations
Montenegro's €3.2 billion EU accession package is a fraction of the bloc's budget, but it could set a precedent for funding future enlargeme
Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgár Declines Hungarian Presidency Offer
Judit Polgár rejected the presidency of Hungary, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation. The offer came after Prime Ministe
Iceland Has 'Nothing to Lose' in EU Talks, French Minister Says Ahead of Referendum
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Iceland has nothing to lose by negotiating EU membership. Iceland will hold a referendu
Hate Crimes Against Ukrainians in Poland Surge by Over 30% in First Half of 2026
Polish police recorded 180 hate crime reports against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, up more than 30% from the same period in 2025. A
French Emergency Farming Bill Splits Parties Over Banned Pesticide Reintroduction
French MPs vote Monday on an emergency agriculture bill that would reintroduce two banned pesticides, acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, for s