European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
German state votes test Merz as far-right and far-left gain ground
Germans vote in two state elections on Sunday, with the far-right AfD and far-left Die Linke challenging the ruling parties. Results could i
Moscow endures its largest drone assault since war began
Moscow was hit by its largest drone attack since the war began, with over 1,600 drones downed across Russia. Ukrainian strikes targeted an o
Macron's visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon underscores France-Canada ties
Macron's weekend visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon signals a deepening France-Canada partnership. He and Carney discussed critical minerals
Dutch police use water cannons as far-right rally turns violent in The Hague
Dutch riot police clashed with about 500 far-right demonstrators in The Hague on Saturday. Water cannons and police dogs were deployed after
Berlin's tightest race in years: Left and CDU battle for city hall
Berlin's state election on Sunday is a dead heat between the Left and the CDU, each polling around 20-23%. The AfD and Greens trail closely,
Germany's top general Carsten Breuer to lead NATO Military Committee
General Carsten Breuer, Germany's chief of defence, will become the next chair of NATO's Military Committee in July 2027. He will serve as t
UN report details systematic sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine
The UN has documented 1,004 cases of sexual violence in Ukraine since February 2022, with Russian forces responsible for 89% of them. Victim
Macron to meet Carney in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Emmanuel Macron will travel to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend, the first French presidential visit since 2014. He will meet Canadian
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy revenues
The bill sanctions Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet of tankers. It also grants Trump authority to impose tariffs on major import
Canada's EU 'associate membership': what's known and what's not
Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the EU's first 'associate member', a concept with no legal precedent. Mark Carney welcomes
US and Denmark strike Greenland security deal, ending standoff
The US and Denmark have reached an agreement on Greenland's security, giving Washington permanent control over defense matters. Greenland's
Russians flee before election ends, fearing new mobilisation
Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July. Searches for 'how to leave' and 'mobilisation' ar