European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
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