European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russia and China veto UN bid to extend Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN resolution to extend the Iran sanctions expert panel. The vote leaves sanctions in place but removes
Greek parliament lifts ex-EU commissioner's immunity in Qatargate probe
Greek MPs voted overwhelmingly to lift the immunity of former EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos. The move clears the way for Belgian pro
Tusk warns of Russian drone strikes on Poland and NATO allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the Sejm that intelligence indicates Russia plans hybrid drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's suppo
Poland scrambles jets as Russian strike near border triggers air raid alerts
Air raid alerts were issued in eastern Poland on Thursday after a Russian strike on western Ukraine near the border. Polish jets were scramb
Carney's EU Parliament address wins applause for closer Canada-EU ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a historic deepening of EU-Canada ties in a speech to the European Parliament. He argued that
Sweden's centre-left bloc wins narrow election victory
Sweden's centre-left bloc has won a narrow parliamentary majority, ending the right-wing government's term. The Social Democrats lost seats
Tehran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliation for Stockholm's move
Iran has expelled a Swedish diplomat in retaliation for Stockholm's decision to remove an Iranian embassy official. The tit-for-tat comes am
Europe scrambles to shield motorists as Saudi pipeline attack tightens oil markets
A Saudi pipeline attack threatens global oil supply, pushing Brent above $113. France, Italy, Spain, and Germany are rolling out measures to
Carney embraces EU associate status but rules out full membership
Mark Carney welcomed the EU's unprecedented associate membership invitation but made clear Canada will not pursue full membership. He emphas
US blocks Abbas visa for UN summit, drawing Palestinian and European criticism
Washington has again refused a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the UN General Assembly. The Palestinian Authority calls the
Le Pen's EU exit pledge: fact-checking the Frexit claims
Claims that Marine Le Pen promises a Frexit referendum if she wins the 2027 presidency are false. She abandoned that policy in 2022, now adv
Kosovo war crimes verdict sparks protests outside EU mission
The Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced former president Hashim Thaçi to 25 years for war crimes. The verdict sparked anger in