European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UK House of Lords Accused of Obstruction as Assisted Dying Bill Fails
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed in the UK's unelected upper house after peers introduced over 1,200 amendments. Supporte
London Court Sets 2027 Trial for Four Charged in Jewish Ambulance Arson
Four suspects appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday for an arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green. The judge set a trial for Jan
Cyprus: Europe's Frontline Island Feels the Heat of the Iran Conflict
An Iranian-made drone struck the British airbase at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on 1 March, revealing a legal void in emergency response. The attack h
Michel Urges EU Caution on Ending Unanimity, Warns Against Weakening National Veto
Former European Council President Charles Michel cautions against removing unanimity in EU decision-making. He says some leaders hide behind
Kallas: EU Mutual Defence Clause Complements NATO Amid Trump Threats
Kaja Kallas insists the EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are complementary, not contradictory. The EU is operatio
Hegseth Pressures Iran for Deal as Talks May Resume in Islamabad
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran to make a 'wise deal' ahead of possible talks in Islamabad. He criticised European allies for '
EU Divisions on Israel Trade Suspension Expose Deeper Foreign Policy Rifts
Several EU member states rejected a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement, revealing deep divisions over the Middle East
Kallas: Orbán-Style Vetoes Undermine EU Democracy, Hopes for Reset with New Hungarian Government
Kaja Kallas warns that vetoes used by Viktor Orbán have undermined EU democracy by letting one country block 26. She hopes for better cooper
Pentagon Leak Reveals Plan to Suspend Spain from NATO Over Iran War Refusal
A leaked Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain's NATO membership for refusing US access to bases during the Iran war. The proposal also t
Pentagon Email Proposes Sanctions on NATO Allies Over Iran War, Targets Spain
An internal Pentagon email outlines options to penalize NATO allies for not backing US operations in the Iran war, with Spain explicitly tar
EU Countries Push Back Against Brussels' Housing Deregulation Plans
Ireland and six other EU countries have warned that Brussels' omnibus deregulation efforts could backfire, potentially slowing housing and i
Sánchez Warns EU's Israel Inaction Undermines Ukraine Credibility
Pedro Sánchez argues the EU's double standard on Israel and Russia damages its global credibility. Spain's push to suspend the EU-Israel Ass