European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Von der Leyen and Rutte Urge European NATO Members to Shoulder More Defence Burden
Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte insist NATO must become more European to stay transatlantic. They highlight interoperability and increas
Paris Appeals Court Upholds Le Pen Fraud Conviction, Complicates 2027 Presidential Run
Marine Le Pen's fraud conviction was upheld by a Paris appeals court, casting doubt on her 2027 presidential campaign. The court shortened h
Trump Arrives in Ankara for NATO Summit Amid Tensions Over Iran and Defence Spending
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit where European allies are showcasing increased defence spending. Tensions
Dutch Minister Warns NATO Allies Failing Defence Targets Will Face Pressure
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius warns that NATO allies failing to meet defence spending targets will face pressure from fello
Germany Debates Revoking Temporary Protection for Military-Age Ukrainian Men
Over 265,000 Ukrainian men aged 23-60 live in Germany under temporary protection. The EU may allow member states to revoke that status for m
Explosions in Damascus as Macron Meets Syrian President al-Sharaa
Two explosions rocked central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The blasts near
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump's Demands and European Unity Tested
NATO members gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US President Trump's demands and divisions over Iran and Greenland. Meanwhile, a
NATO Summit in Ankara: Allies Face Trump's Demands for Higher Defence Spending
NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a two-day summit under pressure from the US to boost defence spending. In Paris, a court decides whether M
EU Parliament to Vote Again on Extending Message Scanning for Child Sexual Abuse Material
The European Parliament is set to vote again on extending a temporary regime that lets tech companies scan online communications for child s
Paris Court Ruling Could End Marine Le Pen's Presidential Hopes, Boost Bardella
The Paris Court of Appeal rules Tuesday on Marine Le Pen's five-year ban from public office. If upheld, her presidential ambitions end and J
Bosnia's EU Ambassador: Punishing Reforms Struggles Risks Backfiring
Obrad Kesić, Bosnia and Herzegovina's ambassador to the EU, argues that cutting funding for struggling candidate countries is counterproduct
Mbappé Condemns Paraguayan Senator's Racist Remarks After World Cup Match
Kylian Mbappé publicly denounced Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks after France's World Cup victory. French President E