European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Lisbon housing protests reach parliament as police tactics draw scrutiny
Hundreds gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest the housing crisis and police conduct during recent evictions. President Marcelo
UN vote on Cuba embargo sees support drop to lowest level since 1995
The UN General Assembly voted again to end the US embargo on Cuba, but support dropped to its lowest level in three decades. Several Europea
Madrid control centre under scrutiny after fatal high-speed train crash
Spain's transport minister says an 'inexplicable' decision by a central control centre in Madrid allowed a high-speed train to resume normal
Poland to host Europe's only PAC-3 missile maintenance hub
Poland will host Europe's sole maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles, a €227m investment. The facility, the only one outside the US, will bo
Hungary secures €5.4bn EU defence loan as first SAFE round closes
The European Commission has approved Hungary's €5.4 billion defence loan, wrapping up the first round of the SAFE programme. Over €21 billio
Oleshky evacuation plan raises fears of forced deportation to Russia
A temporary ceasefire has opened a rare window for aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. But reports that residents ma
French Senate votes to make protesters pay up to €10,000 for damage
The French Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would make protesters financially liable for damage during demonstrations. The legislation
Netanyahu's political survival defies odds after inconclusive Israeli vote
Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged from Israel's election politically strengthened despite three years of war and public discontent. Neither blo
Lula marks 81st birthday days after Brazil election win
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned 81 on Tuesday, celebrating with supporters outside the Alvorada palace. The b
Serbia's new student-led government signals EU rapprochement, analyst says
Marko Prelec of the International Crisis Group says dismantling Aleksandar Vučić's system will take time. The Students List, which won the e
Israel's election leaves Netanyahu short of majority as coalition talks loom
With half of the votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 56 of 120 seats, short of a majority. Opposition and Arab parties hold
Serbian police shoot dead attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
A minor attacked a police officer with knives outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The officer shot the attacke