European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Spain's Stance on US More Resolute Than EU's, Says Catalan Minister
Catalan Minister Jaume Duch says Spain has been more convinced of its position on the US than the EU as a whole. He points to Madrid's early
EU Negotiators Face Internal Rifts Ahead of Key US Trade Talks
EU negotiators from the Parliament and Council are meeting to finalize the US trade deal amid deep internal divisions. The EPP pushes for sw
French Carrier Group Moves South of Suez for Potential Hormuz Mission
France's aircraft carrier strike group has moved south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. The repositioning prepares for a potential joint
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Assets as Budapest-Kyiv Relations Thaw
Hungary has returned €35 million, $40 million, and 9 kg of gold seized from Oschadbank employees in March. President Zelenskyy called it an
Mélenchon's 2027 Bid Fails to Unite French Left Beyond His Party
Jean-Luc Mélenchon's announcement of a 2027 presidential run has been met with skepticism from the French left outside his party. Socialist
Live TV Report in Constanța Interrupted by Drone Explosion Near Romanian Port
A live broadcast from Constanța was cut short when a drone exploded nearby, forcing the reporter to flee. The incident underscores the growi
Magyar Meets Meloni: Hungary's PM-Elect Seeks New Chapter with Rome
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Thursday, with no official agenda released. The m
Reform UK Poised for Major Gains in English Local Elections
Reform UK is expected to win between 1,200 and 1,600 council seats in Thursday's English local elections. The party's anti-immigration messa
Catherine Ashton: Trump Views Trade as a Weapon, EU Must Adapt
Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative and Trade Commissioner, argues that Donald Trump sees trade as a weapon to be used for lever
UN Demands Israel Release Two Gaza Flotilla Activists Amid Abuse Allegations
The UN has demanded Israel immediately release two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, citing severe mistreatment. The activists, from Spa
US Pauses Hormuz Naval Escort Mission as Trump Cites Progress in Iran Peace Talks
The US pauses its naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump claiming progress in Iran peace talks. The blockade of Iranian po
North Korea Strips Unification References from Constitution, Seoul Confirms
North Korea has deleted all references to unification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document obtained by AFP. The r