European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Royal Enlistment Drives Surge in Dutch Military Reservist Applications
The Netherlands sees a surge in military reservist applications after Queen Máxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia enlisted. The 'Amalia effec
Ukraine Rejects Moscow's Victory Day Truce, Demands Lasting Ceasefire
Ukraine has rejected Russia's offer of a brief ceasefire for the Victory Day parade, calling instead for a durable peace. Moscow's scaled-ba
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Crete, detaining 175 activists. The European Co
Israel Blocks Russian Grain Ship Over Alleged Theft of Ukrainian Wheat
Israeli grain importer Zenziper has postponed unloading a ship carrying wheat and barley allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian
Global Press Freedom Hits 25-Year Low, RSF Report Reveals Widespread Decline
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half the world's countries now in 'difficult' or 'very serious' cat
Swiss-Italian Tensions Rise Over Medical Bills After Crans-Montana Fire
Switzerland sent medical invoices to families of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, prompting outrage in Italy. Swiss authorities sa
EU Envoy Admits Bloc Misread Sahel, Now Seeks Dialogue with Junta Regimes
EU envoy João Cravinho admits the bloc failed to listen to Sahel states, eroding credibility. He now seeks dialogue with junta-led regimes a
European NATO Members Boost Defence Spending by 14% in 2025, Germany Leads
European NATO members raised defence spending by 14% in 2025, the fastest growth since the 1950s. Germany overtook the UK as Europe's larges
Italian Woman Faces Prison in Egypt for Adultery Amid Custody Battle
Nessy Guerra, an Italian citizen, has been sentenced to six months in prison in Egypt for adultery, a crime no longer recognized in Italy. H
Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters Off Greece
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Kythira, boarding over 20 boats
Péter Magyar's Brussels Visit Aims to Unlock EU Funds Amid Rising EU-China Tensions
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to negotiate the release of €10 billion in frozen EU funds before an August de