European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Why MEPs See Marine Le Pen as a Stronger Presidential Contender Than Bardella
Marine Le Pen's fourth presidential bid is seen as more threatening than a Bardella candidacy. MEPs cite her ability to connect with working
Sánchez Downplays Trump's Trade Threat, Calls US Ties 'Very Positive'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described US-Spain ties as 'very positive' after Trump threatened to end all trade. Sánchez highlighted
Teen Arrested After Knife Attack at Bavarian Grammar School Leaves Two Girls Injured
A 16-year-old suspect is in custody after a knife attack at the Welfen grammar school in Schongau, Bavaria. Two girls were seriously injured
Trump Threatens 'Hard' Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Collapses at NATO Summit
Trump warned of further strikes on Iran, declaring the June ceasefire over. Iran's military threatens retaliation against any US incursion.
Ruth Ellis, Last Woman Hanged in UK, Granted Posthumous Pardon After Abuse Campaign
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has received a conditional pardon 71 years after her hanging. Deputy Prime Minister David La
Trump Offers Ukraine License to Produce Patriot Interceptors Domestically
Trump says the US will license Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors, addressing Kyiv's six-month lobbying effort. The move could ease sup
Farage's By-Election Gamble Backfires as Major Parties Refuse to Contest Clacton
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton amid a parliamentary investigation into a €5.8 million donation. Major parties have refused to c
EU Scales Back Visa Ban for Russian Combatants After French and Italian Objections
EU ambassadors are discussing a revised proposal to ban visas for Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who directly fou
Eight EU States Block Opening of Serbia's Next Accession Cluster
EU ambassadors failed to reach unanimity on Serbia's accession talks. Eight member states opposed opening Cluster 3, citing rule-of-law conc
Gulf States Urge Restraint as US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Strikes
Iran struck Qatari and Saudi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and attacked Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting Gulf states to call for restraint. T
European Parliament Condemns Zelenskyy Over Military Unit Named After UPA
The European Parliament approved an amendment condemning Zelenskyy's decision to rename a military unit after the UPA, which Poland associat
Can Trump Unilaterally Cut Trade with Spain? Legal and Practical Limits
Trump's threat to cut all trade with Spain faces legal and practical barriers. EU trade policy is an exclusive competence, and US law caps t