European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative
Finland has formally joined France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative, deepening bilateral defence ties. President Stubb stressed NATO
Ex-Moroccan spy sought Spanish protection with intelligence offer
Mehdi Hijaouy, a former Moroccan spy, allegedly offered Spanish authorities intelligence in exchange for protection from extradition. The of
Carcassonne police officer probed after video shows violent takedown
A judicial inquiry has been opened into a police officer in Carcassonne after video showed him violently throwing a man to the ground during
Germany to Compel Soldiers for Lithuania Brigade as Volunteers Fall Short
Germany will begin compulsory assignments to fill posts in the 45th Panzer Brigade in Lithuania, with up to 1,000 soldiers potentially affec
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agree to pause energy strikes
Trump announced on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to pause strikes on energy targets. Zelenskyy says no deal is confirmed but Ukr
France and Slovakia block EU sanctions renewal, forcing one-week extension
EU ambassadors extended Russia sanctions by just one week after France and Slovakia blocked renewal over Alisher Usmanov. The rare joint vet
Ukraine's top prosecutor suspended after leaving country amid corruption probe
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has been suspended after leaving the country amid a corruption investigation. President Zelen
UK service member killed in road accident in Ukraine
A UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said. The family has been informed
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders back EU return
The main parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland agree the future belongs back in the EU. They differ on how and when to leave the U
Twelve EU states urge bloc to bolster Arctic role amid Russian and US pressure
Twelve European countries have urged the EU to take a more strategic role in the Arctic, citing Russian military buildup and Chinese interes
Hungary to revise child protection law after EU court ruling
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the child protection law that the EU's top court ruled discriminatory. The
Swedish centre-left holds narrow lead as final count remains uncertain
With more than 90% of ballots counted, Sweden's centre-left opposition holds a three-seat advantage over the incumbent right-wing alliance.