European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Gaza Flotilla Activists Disembark in Crete After Israeli Interception
Around 175 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Crete, have disembarked on t
London Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Antisemitic Stabbings
Essa Suleiman, a Somali-born British citizen, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green, London. T
Orbán's Exit Forces EU to Confront Ukraine's Accession Challenges
Hungary's veto had stalled Ukraine's EU accession for nearly two years. Orbán's departure opens the door for negotiations, but leaders warn
Trump Threatens Troop Cuts in Spain and Italy Over Iran War Disputes
Donald Trump says he may cut US troops in Spain and Italy over their refusal to support the Iran war. The move follows similar threats again
UK Raises Terror Threat to 'Severe' After Antisemitic Stabbing in London's Golders Green
The UK government elevated the terror threat level to severe following a stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green. Police have arrested a
Trump Escalates Attack on Merz, Threatens Troop Cuts as Transatlantic Rift Deepens
Trump launched a fresh tirade against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of ineffectiveness on Ukraine and immigration. The atta
EU Ready for Digital Talks with US but Won't Scrap Tech Rules, Trade Chief Says
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič confirmed the EU will launch a digital dialogue with the US but will not weaken its tech regulations. U
EU Must Not 'Humiliate' Itself by Seeking Direct Talks with Russia, Kallas Warns
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has rejected direct EU-Russia talks, warning Moscow is preparing for long-term confrontation. She urges t
UK PM Starmer Heckled at Scene of Antisemitic Stabbing in London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled with shouts of 'Jew harmer' as he arrived in north London after two Jewish men were stabbed.
Spain's Migration Minister Defends Mass Regularisation as Model for EU
Spain's Migration Minister Elma Saiz defends the country's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants as a humane and pragmatic model for
US Proposes Maritime Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Standoff
The US has announced plans for a Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed since late February. Iran's blockad
Belgium Moves to Nationalize Nuclear Reactors from Engie in Energy Sovereignty Push
Belgium's government has initiated negotiations to take over all nuclear reactors from French utility Engie. The move aims to secure nationa