European Politics
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EU Opens Sixth Accession Cluster for Ukraine, Ending Orbán-Era Deadlock
EU affairs ministers formally opened Cluster 6 of Ukraine's accession negotiations on Tuesday, covering external relations. The move ends a
Bulgaria Warns EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill Risk Fueling Euroscepticism
Bulgaria successfully removed Patriarch Kirill from the EU's 21st sanctions package, arguing symbolic measures risk fueling Euroscepticism i
European Troops March in Paris Bastille Day Parade as Show of Support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the Bastille Day parade in Paris, where 500 soldiers f
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Missing After Prison Release, Human Rights Group Files Habeas Corpus
Dissident Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was removed from Guanajay Prison on 7 July and his whereabouts remain unknown. Cubalex ha
EU Sanctions on Russia Hinge on LNG Transit Ban as Deadline Looms
EU ambassadors meet Tuesday to finalize the 21st sanctions package against Russia, with Greece blocking a ban on LNG transit. Bulgaria secur
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Executing Hundreds of Ukrainian POWs Since 2022
Kyiv says Russian forces have executed hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners of war since 2022, with a UN report verifying 129 cases. Ukrainian in
US Secretary of State Rubio Launches Campaign to Undermine International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a campaign to undermine the International Criminal Court, including sanctions and diplomatic
Aliyev Says Peace Possible, Warns Europe on Gas Contracts at Shusha Forum
President Ilham Aliyev declared peace possible at the Shusha Global Media Forum, highlighting Azerbaijan's role as a key energy supplier to
Hungarian Parliament Ousts President Sulyok After Constitutional Amendment
Hungary's parliament adopted the 17th constitutional amendment, enabling the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. Prime Minister Péter Magyar
EU Foreign Ministers Largely Back Full Ban on Israeli Settlement Trade, Kallas Says
EU foreign ministers broadly support a full ban on imports from Israeli settlements, according to Kaja Kallas. The move could bypass unanimi
UK Joins EU's €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Commits to Fair Contribution
The UK has formally joined the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine, announced at the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. London will co
Trump Reimposes Hormuz Blockade, Demands 20% Shipping Fee as US-Iran Clashes Escalate
President Trump has reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and declared a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran