European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Vancouver voices: Canadians weigh Carney's EU associate membership pitch
Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed an EU 'associate member' status for Canada to reduce reliance on the US. In Vancouver, residents wel
AI-generated Putin selfie highlights unchecked political deepfakes in Europe
The Russian embassy in South Africa posted an AI-generated group selfie of Putin and BRICS leaders without labeling it as synthetic. The inc
Russia's Duma elections open amid Ukraine war and tightened control
Russia's parliamentary election began on Friday, with polls open for three days across the country's 11 time zones. Voters will elect all 45
Ceuta migrant relocation sparks clashes as Spain opens new port camp
Spanish authorities moved thousands of migrants to a new temporary camp in Ceuta's port, prompting clashes and warning shots. The facility i
South Korea's Lee urges Trump to keep dialogue with North open
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea and urged him to pursue it. He ac
Australia cools EU associate member talk, focuses on trade deal
Australia has responded to suggestions it could become an EU associate member, saying its priority is finalising the trade deal with Brussel
Portugal's PM unveils cost-of-living package but rules out VAT cuts
Portugal's prime minister has announced a €1.3bn package to ease the cost of living, including pension bonuses and income tax cuts. He ruled
Portugal's PM unveils cost-of-living package but rules out VAT cuts
Portugal's prime minister has announced a €1.3bn package to ease living costs, including pension bonuses and income tax cuts. He ruled out l
Ireland's Harris: EU-Canada Deal Is No Threat to US
Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says the EU-Canada associate membership is not hostile to anyone, amid US tariff threats. He calls it 'g
Missile signs and Netanyahu masks at Jerusalem protest over October vote
Protesters gathered outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, waving missile-shaped signs and wearing Netanyahu masks. They acc
Trump claims progress on permanent US base in Poland
Donald Trump says 'major progress' has been made toward establishing a US Army base in Poland. The US currently has around 10,000 rotational
Canada's EU associate status: what it means and what comes next
Canada has welcomed the EU's offer of associate membership, but the practical implications remain unclear. Meanwhile, EU finance ministers m