European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Merz and Trump Clash Over US Troop Withdrawal as European Leaders Convene in Yerevan
German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz escalates tensions with Washington over Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany
Yerevan Hosts Eighth European Political Community Summit as Armenia Seeks Closer EU Ties
Leaders from nearly 50 countries, including all 27 EU members, meet in Yerevan for the eighth European Political Community summit. Canada's
France Cracks Down on Illegal Raves After Massive Teknival on Military Grounds
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has pledged tougher action against illegal raves after up to 40,000 people attended an unauthorised t
Trump's Germany Troop Withdrawal Lacked Strategic Planning, Sources Say
US President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany without prior consultation with NATO allies. Sources say the f
Russian Strikes Kill 10 Across Ukraine as Kyiv Hits Black Sea Oil Tankers
Russian drone and missile strikes over the past 24 hours have killed at least 10 people and injured over 76 across Ukraine. Ukraine's air fo
Trump Vows Deeper US Troop Cuts in Germany, Escalating Transatlantic Rift
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington will cut its military presence in Germany far more than the 5,000 troops announced b
Trump Vows Deeper US Troop Cuts in Germany, Escalating Transatlantic Rift
President Trump has indicated the US will cut troop levels in Germany significantly more than the 5,000 already announced. The move follows
Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal, Says Tehran Has Not Paid Enough
Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian peace proposal but doubts its acceptability, claiming Tehran has not paid a sufficient price. The p
Slovak PM Fico Signals Support for Ukraine's EU Membership After Call with Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy announced that Fico supports Ukraine's EU membership after their phone conversation. The two leaders have accepted invitations to
Israeli Strikes Kill Seven in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The IDF claims 50 strikes tar
Spain Demands Release of Activist Detained in Israeli Flotilla Raid
Israel confirms Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila are in Israeli custody after the Global Sumud Flotilla raid. Spa
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Over, Bypasses Congress on War Authorization
Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, bypassing a 1 May deadline for war authorization. The US maintains a hea