European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UN Rights Panel Rebukes Sweden for Deporting Disabled Child Twice to Albania
The UN Human Rights Committee ruled Sweden violated the right to life of a severely disabled child by deporting him twice to Albania. The co
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah Mullally Hold Historic Ecumenical Meeting at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally prayed together at the Vatican, emphasizing unity for evangelization. The meeting c
Merz Links Ukraine's EU Membership to Territorial Concessions
Friedrich Merz says Ukraine's EU membership could require territorial concessions and parallel referendums. He calls 2027-2028 accession tim
Can a NATO Member Be Suspended? The Alliance's Legal Framework Explained
NATO's founding treaty does not allow for the suspension or expulsion of member states. A leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US suspend Sp
Norway and France Launch Joint Probe into Diplomats' Epstein Ties
Norwegian and French police have established a joint investigation team to probe diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen over alleged corru
Trump to Meet Security Team on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Stall
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior security officials to discuss next steps on Iran. Tehran has blamed Washington for the
French Prison Guards Strike as Overcrowding Crisis Nears 90,000 Inmates
French prison guards blockaded facilities nationwide on Monday, with 14 of 17 prisons in Hauts-de-France shut down. Unions demand emergency
Germany Sees Sharp Rise in Conscientious Objector Applications After New Conscription Law
Germany's new military service law has triggered a surge in conscientious objector applications, with 2,656 filed in the first quarter of 20
Pentagon Leak Reveals Plan to Suspend Spain from NATO Over Iran War Refusal
A leaked Pentagon email suggests punishing Spain for refusing to support a potential Iran war, including a proposal to suspend Madrid from N
EU Leaders Rally Behind Trump After Washington Shooting Incident
EU leaders swiftly condemned the attempted attack on US President Donald Trump outside the White House Correspondents' Association gala. Urs
New IRA Suspected in Car Bomb Attack Outside Belfast Police Station
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast, late Saturday. Two infants were among those evacuated. Polic
Deadly Strikes Mark Chernobyl Anniversary as Zelenskyy Warns of Nuclear Risk
Russian strikes on Dnipro killed nine, while Ukrainian drone attacks hit Sevastopol and Belgorod. Zelenskyy and IAEA chief Grossi warn of nu