European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Erdoğan's Revolver Gift: Diplomatic Tradition or Tactless Surprise?
Turkish President Erdoğan presented NATO leaders with engraved .357 Magnum revolvers at a summit in Ankara. The gifts caused alarm among som
UK High Court Rules Migrant Removal to France Unlawful in Human Trafficking Case
A High Court judge declared the UK government's change to modern slavery guidance unlawful, restricting legal rights for migrants facing rem
Ukraine's Top General: War's Turning Point Still Distant as Russian Pressure Mounts
Oleksandr Syrskyi says Russia has not abandoned plans to fully occupy Luhansk and Donetsk. Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities have
Greek Anti-Terror Police Arrest Three Over Deadly Bombings Targeting Politicians in Thessaloniki
Greek anti-terror police arrested three individuals in connection with dawn bombings on July 1 that targeted homes and vehicles of New Democ
EU Unlocks Sixth Accession Cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
EU ambassadors unanimously approved opening cluster six of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. Formal ceremonies will take plac
London Police Probe Donations to Hard-Right Reform UK Party
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an inquiry into donations to the hard-right Reform UK party. The probe focuses on £500,000 from Fio
Germany Tightens E-Scooter Liability, Making Lime and Bolt Directly Accountable
Germany's justice ministry proposes strict liability for e-scooter rental companies, shifting the burden from unidentified riders. Rental sc
Hungary Joins European Prosecutor's Office, Opening Door to Orbán-Era Corruption Probes
Hungary will become the 25th member of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The move allows probes into EU fund-related crimes fr
France's Lescure Cautiously Welcomes Spain's €850 Billion EU Debt Plan
French Economy Minister Roland Lescure described Spain's €850 billion joint EU debt proposal as 'interesting' but cautioned it could encoura
NATO Leaders Respond to Erdoğan's Unusual Gift of Engraved Revolvers
Turkish President Erdoğan presented NATO leaders with engraved Magnum .357 revolvers at the Ankara summit. Recipients from Germany, Spain, P
NATO's Cohesion Tested by Trump, Ukraine War, and Internal Strains
NATO leaders met in Ankara amid tensions over Trump's threats and the Ukraine war. The alliance faces internal strains but is strengthened b
ECB's Lagarde Endorses Spain's €850 Billion Joint Borrowing Plan as EU Finance Ministers Convene
ECB President Christine Lagarde has endorsed Spain's proposal for €850 billion in annual EU joint borrowing, calling it a welcome debate. EU