European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Zelenskyy urges UN to keep squeezing Russia's war economy
Zelenskyy told the UN that Russia's revenues must stay a target and that trade with Moscow prolongs the war. He accused Russia of recruiting
Madrid evicts 87-year-old despite UN appeal, sparking housing outcry
María del Carmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly evicted from her Madrid home of nearly 70 years despite a UN appeal and mass protests. The case h
Catholic schools in France face backlash over compulsory papal day
Catholic schools in France are asked to replace lessons with activities on Pope Leo XIV's arrival on 25 September. Critics question the comp
Housing and migration collide in Athens political debate
In a special Athens edition of The Ring, Greek MPs Dimitris Kairidis and Milena Apostolaki debated migration, the housing crisis, and Greece
Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate
Iran's president told the UN General Assembly that Iran is ready for dialogue but will not accept the language of force. He accused the US a
Trump's Greenland deal: what Washington actually gained
The US, Denmark and Greenland have signed a new defence agreement for the Arctic island. Washington gains veto power over foreign investment
Fuel prices ignite French political tensions ahead of presidential vote
French diesel prices hit a record €2.41 a litre, prompting fishermen and farmers to block depots. The government expands fuel relief, but bu
Morocco heads to polls with cost-of-living crisis and World Cup on agenda
Moroccans are voting for a new parliament amid concerns over jobs, wages and public services. The next government will also oversee preparat
Syria's al-Sharaa tells UN the Golan Heights will stay Syrian
At the UN General Assembly, Syria's president insisted the Golan Heights are Syrian territory despite Israeli claims. He also condemned hund
Brussels set to endorse Tirana's 2027 EU accession target
The European Commission is drafting a roadmap that formally endorses Albania's 2027 target for closing EU accession negotiations. The plan w
Qatar's emir urges Gulf talks with Iran as UN leaders press Israel
Qatar's emir warned the Gulf faces its most dangerous phase in years and urged a regional security system with Iran. Turkey and Jordan joine
Russian drone barrage kills two in Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy's UN address
Russian drones hit Kyiv in daylight attacks, killing two and wounding 23. The strikes came hours before Zelenskyy's UN address, as he seeks