European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trade Trophies and Tanks: EU-China Talks, UK Reset, Spain's World Cup Win, Belgium's Military Parade
An EP foreign affairs delegation is in China for trade talks as Brussels and Beijing work toward an October deadline. UK PM Andy Burnham ple
Three paths to resolve Greece's blockade of EU Russia sanctions
Greece is vetoing the latest EU sanctions package over a ban on Russian LNG transport that threatens its shipping interests. The European Co
Montenegro's EU Accession Could Reshape Budget Negotiations
Montenegro's €3.2 billion EU accession package is a fraction of the bloc's budget, but it could set a precedent for funding future enlargeme
Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgár Declines Hungarian Presidency Offer
Judit Polgár rejected the presidency of Hungary, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation. The offer came after Prime Ministe
Iceland Has 'Nothing to Lose' in EU Talks, French Minister Says Ahead of Referendum
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Iceland has nothing to lose by negotiating EU membership. Iceland will hold a referendu
Hate Crimes Against Ukrainians in Poland Surge by Over 30% in First Half of 2026
Polish police recorded 180 hate crime reports against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, up more than 30% from the same period in 2025. A
French Emergency Farming Bill Splits Parties Over Banned Pesticide Reintroduction
French MPs vote Monday on an emergency agriculture bill that would reintroduce two banned pesticides, acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, for s
UK PM Andy Burnham Pledges Decade-Long Plan for Stability and Renewal
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, promising a 10-year plan to stabilise the economy and end rough sleeping.
Cyprus Commemorates 52 Years Since Turkish Invasion and Ongoing Division
Sirens wailed across Cyprus at dawn on July 20, marking 52 years since Turkey's invasion. The conflict displaced 220,000 people and left ove
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister After Starmer Resigns
Andy Burnham formally becomes UK prime minister on Monday after King Charles III invites him to form a government. The former Greater Manche
Ukraine Launches 400 Drones at Moscow as Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks Intensify
Ukraine launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, hitting an oil depot and logistics centre. Russia responded with a ballistic missile barrage
Hungary's PM Magyar Taps Chess Legend Judit Polgár for Presidency
Péter Magyar has asked Judit Polgár, the most successful female chess player in history, to serve as Hungary's president. Polgár, a grandmas