European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Two, Injure Dozens Across Ukraine
Two people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. The strikes hit civilian areas in Khark
Trump Jokes US Navy Will Seize Cuba After Iran, Imposes New Sanctions
US President Donald Trump joked that the US Navy would take over Cuba 'almost immediately' after finishing operations in Iran. The comments
Trump Orders 5,000 US Troops Out of Germany, Deepening Transatlantic Rift
US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling a threat made after Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Trump Rejects Iran's New Peace Proposal as War Stalemate Continues
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's new peace proposal, blaming 'tremendous discord' within Tehran's leadership. The ceasefire hol
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Defends Appointing Brother-in-Law as Justice Minister
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar has appointed his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as justice minister. Critics from the ousted Fi
Trump to Hike EU Auto Tariffs to 25%, Accusing Bloc of Breaching Trade Deal
Trump will raise US tariffs on EU vehicles to 25% next week, citing non-compliance with the 2025 Turnberry Agreement. The move threatens Ger
Man Suspected of Axe Attack on Dutch Princesses to Face Court
A 33-year-old suspect is accused of preparing an attack on Dutch Princesses Amalia and Alexia in The Hague. Authorities found axes with 'Sie
France Sees US Hormuz Coalition as Complementary to European-Led Maritime Mission
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the US-proposed Maritime Freedom Construct is not in competition with the UK-France mar
Kuwaiti National Convicted of Attempted Knife Attack on Israeli Embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri, a Kuwaiti national, was found guilty of trying to break into Israel's embassy in London with two knives. The conviction ca
Turkish Police Arrest Nearly 400 at May Day Rallies in Istanbul
Nearly 400 people were arrested in Istanbul as police fired tear gas to prevent May Day marches to Taksim Square. Authorities had issued war