European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions with tariff threat for China and India
The US House passed sweeping Russia sanctions, including potential 100% tariffs on major oil buyers like China and India. The bill targets P
EU-Canada ties: McAllister says closer partnership targets no third country
EPP MEP David McAllister calls the EU-Canada relationship 'very unique' and says Ursula von der Leyen wants to elevate it via a tailor-made
Russian strikes hit Odesa and Sumy, sparking fires and casualties
Russian strikes targeted Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, igniting fires and damaging homes. Ukrainian emergency services reported casualties
Brussels tells Trump: Canada's EU associate bid is not a hostile act
The European Commission insists the proposed associate membership for Canada is not directed against the United States. The statement follow
EU's proposed associate membership for Canada draws Trump's tariff threats
The European Commission has proposed a new 'associate membership' status for Canada, sparking anger from US President Donald Trump. The plan
Portugal's tax relief plan wins support but experts warn of economic headwinds
Portugal's centre-right government is pushing through income tax cuts and one-off pension bonuses worth €800 million. Experts back the relie
Macron convenes Paris talks on Lebanon's army as UNIFIL winds down
Paris meeting aims to bolster Lebanon's army as UNIFIL mandate ends in 2026. France, Italy, and EU states explore a post-UNIFIL coalition. L
Azerbaijan vows to protect Christian sites as part of its heritage
Azerbaijan's presidential adviser Hikmet Hajiyev says peace with Armenia is an 'uphill struggle' but insists Baku will preserve Christian he
Rachida Dati faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan payments
Rachida Dati's trial opened in Paris over €900,000 she received from a Renault-Nissan subsidiary while an MEP. Prosecutors allege the paymen
US House votes again to curb Trump's Iran war powers
For the third time, the US House voted to halt the Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. The resolution faces a likely preside