European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Sweden's Social Democrats face tricky coalition after narrow win
Sweden's Social Democrats won the election but face a 'very unwieldy coalition', warns historian Lars Trägårdh. He says the right-wing gover
Carney pushes for a 'unique alliance' with the EU ahead of Strasbourg trip
Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament this week, proposing a 'unique alliance' with the EU. Latvia's PM urges preparedness a
Sweden's centre-left edges ahead as Trump's Dublin visit ends
Sweden's centre-left bloc has won a narrow election victory, with Magdalena Andersson poised to become prime minister. Meanwhile, Trump's Du
Le Pen opens campaign with housing and cost-of-living pledges
Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in Hénin-Beaumont, vowing to put French citizens first in housing and tackle the cost-of-li
EU weighs suspending asylum rights after Ceuta border surge
The European Commission is set to harden migration policy after the Ceuta crisis, with options including suspending asylum rights, expanding
Drone strike near Ukraine-Poland border crossing ignites fuel depot fire
A Russian drone strike ignited a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland early Sunday. Video shows flames and t
Latvian PM warns Europe cannot afford weakness against Russia
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs says the EU must remain strong against Russian aggression, warning that 'the one who prepares for the worst has p
Hungary's new PM plans to overhaul adoption rules for singles and same-sex couples
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to reform child adoption rules, ending the strict limits imposed on single p
Trump urges Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, citing global diesel costs
Trump told reporters in Ireland that Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies, claiming the attacks are causing global shortages
Canada seeks EU associate membership as trade war with US deepens
Canada is exploring an 'associate member' status with the EU, a model that does not yet exist but could be created. Prime Minister Mark Carn
Austria's headscarf ban for under-14s reignites religious freedom debate
Austria has banned headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, with fines up to €800 for parents. The law, which took effect on 1 September,
Le Pen retreats to Hénin-Beaumont to steady National Rally after rocky start
Marine Le Pen is back in her Hénin-Beaumont bastion for a damage-control visit. Despite a turbulent start to the political season, she still