European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
AfD predicts Merz's fall after CDU's worst state election result
The AfD won in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the CDU fell to 4.9%, its worst result since 1945. Merz, facing a possible ouster, addre
US envoy says Greenland security dispute with Denmark is settled
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White says a weekend agreement resolves the row over Greenland's security. The deal gives Washington permanent
Merz faces existential crisis after CDU's worst result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Germany's CDU recorded its worst-ever result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, failing to enter parliament. The AfD topped the poll there, w
Merz faces new setbacks as Ukraine launches record drone assault on Moscow
Germany's CDU under Friedrich Merz suffered significant losses in two state elections, boosting the far-right AfD. Meanwhile, Ukraine launch
United Russia secures Duma majority amid drone strikes and cyberattacks
United Russia is set to retain its two-thirds majority in the State Duma after elections marked by Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks.
France's public debt set to hit highest level since 1978
France's public debt is set to hit its highest level since 1978, reaching 119.3% of GDP in 2026. The government plans €54 billion in spendin
Berlin swings left as AfD tops poll in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
The Left has won Berlin's state election, while the AfD has surged to first place in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The CDU suffered heavy l
German coalition under strain as voters shift to AfD, warns S&D MEP
German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the governing coalition, including her party and Friedrich Merz's CDU, is under intense pressur
Macron and Carney pledge deeper France-Canada cooperation amid US tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to strengthen bilateral ties. The t
German state elections deliver heavy losses for Merz's CDU
Exit polls show the CDU falling to 5.5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its worst result there since WWII. In Berlin, the CDU trails the L
Meloni moves to ban full-face veils in Italian schools and cap foreign pupils
Giorgia Meloni has announced a school bill that would ban full-face veils in classrooms and cap the number of foreign students per class. Th
Russians cast final ballots as Moscow endures largest drone attack
Russians are voting on the last day of parliamentary elections, with United Russia expected to retain its dominance. The vote coincides with