European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Iran Threatens European Military Bases as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE. A hardline politician warns Eur
Portugal Leads Push for Portuguese to Become Official UN Language by 2030
Portuguese is the fourth most spoken language globally, yet it lacks official status at the United Nations. Portugal's government has set a
Von der Leyen Warns Trump: EU Ready for Retaliation Over Auto Tariffs
Ursula von der Leyen insists the US is bound by a trade deal that caps tariffs on EU goods at 15%. She warns the bloc is ready to retaliate
European Leaders Seek New Security Order as US Disengagement Looms
European leaders gathered in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, where Canadian PM Mark Carney declared the international o
EU Sees 5% Rise in Sexual Violence as Consent-Based Rape Definition Gains Momentum
Police recorded over 256,000 sexual violence offences in the EU in 2024, a 5% rise from 2023. Rape offences increased by 7%. The European Pa
NATO's Credibility Crisis: Europe Rethinks Security Amid US Disengagement
NATO is in disarray as US military commitments to Europe waver, prompting urgent discussions on European security autonomy. Interviews with
Russia and Ukraine Announce Competing Ceasefires Ahead of Victory Day
Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire for 8-9 May, threatening a massive missile strike on Kyiv if violated. Ukraine's President Zelen
European and US Diplomats Assess Karabakh Reconstruction as Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Solidifies
A delegation of European and US diplomats toured Karabakh reconstruction sites over the weekend. They expressed support for the Armenia-Azer
Sweden Reports 23 Bystander Deaths in Gang Shootings Over Three Years
Swedish police statistics show 23 bystanders killed and 30 wounded in gang shootings over three years. Many shooters are under 15, below the
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Antenna-Based Espionage in Vienna
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats suspected of using antennas on embassy buildings to intercept data from international organizat
Car Rams Pedestrians in Leipzig, Killing Two and Injuring Several
A car ploughed into pedestrians in central Leipzig on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The driver was arrest
Six Key Takeaways from the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan
The eighth EPC summit in Yerevan saw Mark Carney become the first non-European leader to attend, while Friedrich Merz's absence highlighted