European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Spain to Reject Polarisation on First Day of Visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on 6 June, his first visit to Spain since his election. He urged Spaniards to abandon polarising narratives a
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Lebanese Soldiers, Strains Fragile Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three Lebanese soldiers and six others, including a brigadier general. The attack threatens
Poland and Ukraine Clash Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Poland's deputy prime minister met Ukraine's presidential office head in Warsaw to discuss the naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian
At D-Day Commemorations, US Defence Secretary Hegseth Pressures Europe on Military Spending
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used D-Day commemorations in Normandy to call on Europe to prioritise its own conventional defence. His re
Lebanese President Aoun Tells Iran: 'This Is Our Country' as Hezbollah Disarmament Debate Intensifies
President Joseph Aoun tells Iran's Revolutionary Guard that Lebanon is not their country, urging an end to exploitation. He calls for direct
‘Mehrzweckeier’ Becomes Protest Symbol in Germany’s Youth Word of the Year Vote
The term ‘Mehrzweckeier’ has emerged as a protest slogan against Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It is now a candidate for Germany’s Youth Word o
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Offensive as Putin Meets Schröder
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russian naval and energy targets across western Russia. President Zelensky confirmed ordering
Montenegro's PM Calls Country the 'Cookie of the Balkans' as EU Entry by 2028 Gains Momentum
Montenegro's prime minister says EU membership by 2028 is realistic, calling the country a 'cookie of the Balkans' that could revive enlarge
Pope Leo XIV Begins First Apostolic Visit to Spain Since Election
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on 6 June for his first apostolic journey to Spain since his election in May 2025. The six-day trip includes
Von der Leyen's China Warning: Three Years On, EU Faces Reckoning
Three years after von der Leyen's landmark speech on EU-China relations, the bloc is moving to reduce dependence. Internal resistance and ge
Baltic States Face Radar Shortages Amid Drone Threats, European Defence Bottlenecks
The Baltic states urgently need more short-range radars to detect drones, but European defence bottlenecks are causing delays. Experts say i
Portugal Grounded: General Strike Shuts Transport, Schools, and Hospitals Over Labour Reforms
Portugal's general strike has left railway stations empty and airports disrupted. Unions are protesting government labour reforms that they