European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Israeli election deadlock leaves Netanyahu's fate hanging as Europe watches
Israel's election has produced no clear winner, leaving Netanyahu's political future uncertain. In a rare move, Finland's and Norway's leade
Ukraine's pipeline infiltration turns Russian tactics against Moscow near Kupiansk
Ukrainian troops advanced more than 15 kilometres through underground gas pipelines to strike Russian forces near Kupiansk. The operation, c
Israeli election ends in dead heat, leaving Netanyahu's fate uncertain
Exit polls from Israel's legislative election show no clear victor, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot in a
Egypt's parliament backs military support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
Egypt's parliament has approved military support for Saudi Arabia if requested, following Houthi attacks. The decision allows President el-S
Nordic rift emerges over Finland and Norway's Putin call
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre held a 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin, prompting criticism from Dani
EU capitals push back on von der Leyen's Canada 'associate member' plan
Several EU member states, led by Germany, are resisting Ursula von der Leyen's offer of 'associate membership' to Canada. They argue the ter
Poland and UK sign three-year defence pact amid Russian threats
Poland and the UK signed a three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw, focusing on new technologies, drones, and ammunition production. B
Milan riot probe uncovers violent chat plans and weapons cache
A researcher detained over Milan riots stays silent as police uncover violent chat plans. Nationwide searches seize knives, knuckledusters,
Nordic leaders press Putin to resume Ukraine peace talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct call with Vladimir Putin, urging de-escalation and meaning
Netanyahu may stay in power for months after Israeli election as Iran tensions rise
Israel's election may not bring a quick change of government, as coalition talks could take months. Netanyahu could remain as caretaker PM w
Israel votes: Netanyahu and Eisenkot in dead heat as Europe watches
Israelis are voting in their first general election since the 7 October 2023 attacks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist ch
Trump slams Norway as 'shithouse country' over Nobel snub
Trump attacked Norway at a Michigan rally, saying he wouldn't accept immigrants from the country because he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize