European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ten Nations Launch Coalition to Build European Anti-Ballistic Missile Shield
Ten countries, including Ukraine, have announced a coalition to develop an integrated anti-ballistic missile architecture for Europe. The in
EU Sanctions Russia's VK Company for Aiding Surveillance of Putin Critics
The European Union has imposed asset freezes on VK Company, Russia's dominant social media firm, for collaborating with the Kremlin to ident
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy Stirs Controversy by Claiming French World Cup Team Plays 'Without Frenchmen'
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy wrote that France's World Cup team plays 'without the French,' igniting accusations of racism. Spanish and F
US Congress pushes back on Turkey's potential return to F-35 programme
A bipartisan effort in the US Congress is challenging the White House's tentative moves to allow Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet progr
Former Polish Deputy Minister Aids Russian Soldiers, Sparking Outrage
Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former Polish deputy treasury minister under PiS, released a video from Belarus showing him handing over battlefield
Bulgaria Blocks EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil Founder
Bulgaria vetoed EU sanctions against Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil founder Vagit Alekperov. Prime Minister Rumen Radev cited religious ties an
Azerbaijan Threatens Full Withdrawal from Council of Europe Over Voting Rights Suspension
President Ilham Aliyev announced Azerbaijan is considering full withdrawal from the Council of Europe. The move follows the suspension of Ba
Hungary's Parliament to Vote on Constitutional Change to Remove President Sulyok
Hungary's parliament is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, a close ally of former PM Viktor Orbán.
UK Pledges £250 Million to Bolster Security for Jewish Communities Amid Rising Antisemitism
The UK will spend £250 million (€293.5 million) over three years to protect Jewish communities. The funds will add 500 police officers, incr
EU capitals clash over trade ban on Israeli settlements as unanimity rule stalls decision
EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss a potential ban on trade with Israeli settlements, but the Commission's insistence on unanimity i
Iran Strikes Gulf Targets as EU Ministers Debate Israeli Settlement Trade Ban
Iran retaliated against US airstrikes with waves of missiles and drones across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers are mee
EU capitals accuse Commission of foot-dragging on Israeli settlement trade ban
EU foreign ministers will debate proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements on Monday. Some member states accuse the Europe