European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal request from the European Commission to dismantle internal border controls. Berlin argues that the measures re
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Oil Terminal Near St. Petersburg Ahead of Putin's Economic Forum
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil terminal near St. Petersburg, with black smoke visible across the city. The attack comes ju
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Under Scrutiny as MEPs Convene in Strasbourg
MEPs are meeting in Strasbourg to debate the EU's diplomatic approach to Ukraine. The session comes as the Iran conflict drives an energy sh
Mali Sentences French Diplomat to 20 Years for Espionage, Deepening Rift with Paris
A French diplomat in Bamako has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on espionage charges. The ruling deepens the rift between Mali's milita
Trump's NATO Grievance Over Iran Strains Transatlantic Ties
US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Pudzer warns Trump is still upset with NATO allies for not assisting US operations in Iran. European refusals
Azerbaijan Rejects Claims of Israeli Military Operations from Its Soil Against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has dismissed media reports that Israel used its territory for operations against Iran. Baku insists it has ne
JD Vance Condemns UK Police Response to Southampton Murder, Linking It to Migration
US Vice President JD Vance condemned UK police for handcuffing a dying student, Henry Nowak, after a stabbing in Southampton. Vance linked t
Starmer Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2030, Pledges UK Defence Spending Hike
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russia could attack a NATO member state within four years, based on Western intelligence. He pled
Albania's Rama: EU Accession Is the Only Path, Warns of Anti-EU Forces in Balkans
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama insists EU accession is the only viable path for his country, calling himself a 'fanatic of the EU faith.'
Kosovo's Former President Calls for Compromise to End Political Stalemate Before Snap Election
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 18 months on Sunday after parliament failed to elect a president. Former President Vjosa Os
Zelenskyy to Meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Zelenskyy will meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London on Sunday. The talks aim to coordinate support for Ukraine as Russia faces military
Albanian PM Claims Hybrid War Behind Protests Over Kushner-Linked Resort
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges a hybrid war is behind protests against a coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. He claims bots an