European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Canada Warns Russian Threat Shifts to Arctic, Urges NATO Preparedness
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand warns that the Russian threat is moving north toward the Arctic Circle. She calls for NATO allies to b
Trump Escalates Trade War with Spain, Calls NATO Ally a 'Wasted Cause'
Donald Trump announced a trade cutoff with Spain during the NATO summit in Ankara, calling the country a 'wasted cause.' Madrid remains calm
Fake News Campaign Targets Germany's East-West Divide Ahead of State Elections
A network linked to pro-Russian influence operations has produced at least 49 fake videos and 12 falsified newspaper covers targeting German
Russian Strikes Kill Seven in Ukraine as NATO Leaders Convene in Ankara
Overnight Russian strikes killed at least seven people across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson. The attacks came a
Spain Proposes €850 Billion Annual EU Joint Borrowing Plan
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism to euro-area finance ministers in Brussels. The proposal calls
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Claim, Stirs Tensions with Allies
Trump revived his claim that the US should control Greenland, prompting Danish PM Frederiksen to reaffirm sovereignty. The issue is unlikely
Frederiksen Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions: 'Not for Sale'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, countering Donald Trump's revived proposal for US acqu
Le Pen Ally Leggeri Insists She Will Clear Name Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Fabrice Leggeri, a former EU border agency chief and current National Rally MEP, asserts Marine Le Pen will demonstrate her innocence despit
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Bid, EU Seeks Greater Autonomy
Trump's Greenland comments dominate the NATO summit in Ankara. EU leaders push for a more European NATO. Serbia's EU accession talks stall a
Le Pen Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid as Trump Stirs Greenland Dispute at NATO Summit
Marine Le Pen has declared she will stand as the National Rally candidate in the 2027 French presidential election, following an appeals cou
Von der Leyen and Erdoğan Face Tense Dinner Amid EU-Turkey Rift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will dine with Turkish President Recep Tayyi
Lithuania's New Government Seeks China Reset While Keeping Hard Line on Russia
Lithuania's new government under Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius pledges to restore diplomatic relations with China to EU levels. It ma