European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Estonia and Ukraine Sign Drone Pact to Strengthen Defence Industry Ties
Estonian PM Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a pact to deepen cooperation on drones and defence technology.
Marine Le Pen Vows to Run in 2027 French Election Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Marine Le Pen has declared she will run in France's 2027 presidential election despite a Paris appeals court upholding her conviction for em
Uruguay Warns EU: Ratify Mercosur Deal or Lose South America to China
Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin warns the EU that stalling on the Mercosur trade deal will open the door for China. Montevideo has
UK High Court Rejects Prince Harry's Privacy Claims Against Daily Mail Publisher
The UK High Court dismissed Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The judge ruled that
IOC Provisionally Lifts Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling athletes to return to
European Parliament Moves to Strip AfD-Linked Party of EU Funding
The European Parliament voted to investigate the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) party for compliance with EU values. If found in breach,
Hungary's New Government Shuts Down State Broadcaster, Vows to End Propaganda
Hungary's national television and radio channels went dark on Tuesday after the new government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar dismissed mana
Trump Revives Greenland Acquisition Push at NATO Summit in Ankara
Donald Trump has renewed his demand for US control over Greenland, claiming Denmark neglects the Arctic territory's security. The remarks ov
Nigel Farage Quits as MP, Triggers Clacton By-Election as 'People vs. Establishment' Vote
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he frames as a 'people vs. establishment' contest. The move comes amid
Sweden's GlobalEye to Replace NATO's Aging Surveillance Fleet
NATO has chosen Saab's GlobalEye to replace its 14 Boeing E-3A aircraft, which have been in service since 1982. The Swedish-made system offe
Zelenskyy: Ukraine's Battlefield Innovation Proves It Belongs in NATO
President Zelenskyy told NATO's Defence Industry Forum in Ankara that Ukraine's military innovation, including long-range drone strikes on R