European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Trump Threatens to Cut US Troops in Germany Amid Iran War Dispute with Merz
Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, escalating a feud with Chancellor Merz over the Iran war. Merz had earlier acc
Golders Green Stabbing: Police Taser Suspect After Attack on Two Jewish Men
A 45-year-old man was arrested after stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. Police tasered the suspect, who also attempted
Spanish PM Sánchez Accused of Leading Criminal Network in Graft Trial
A businessman testifying in a Madrid court alleged that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was at the top of a criminal hierarchy that rigged publ
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar: EU Funds to Flow 'Soon' After Brussels Talks
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday. He describ
Sweden Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Ship Suspected of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Sweden has confiscated a cargo ship believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, seized in March on suspicion of transporting stolen Ukrain
European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers
The European Parliament has adopted a rule allowing female MEPs to delegate their votes for up to three months before and six months after c
Second US Envoy to Ukraine Departs in Under a Year Amid Policy Rift
Acting US ambassador Julie Davis will leave Kyiv in June and retire from diplomacy. Her departure follows predecessor Bridget Brink's resign
Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize the Panama-flagged bulk-carrier Panormitis, which Kyiv says is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of whea
Stabbing in Golders Green Raises Fears Over Antisemitic Attacks in London
Two people were stabbed in Golders Green, a north London area with a large Jewish community. The attack follows weeks of arson targeting syn
Kazakh National Arrested in Berlin on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia
A Kazakh national has been arrested in Berlin for allegedly spying for Russia since May 2024. He is accused of sharing details on German mil
UN Reports 21 Executions and Over 4,000 Arrests in Iran Since War Began
The UN Human Rights Office reports at least 21 executions and over 4,000 detentions in Iran since the start of the war on 28 February. Nine
Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed a European Defence Union to integrate military capabilities with Ukraine, the UK, and