European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Armenia Commemorates 111th Anniversary of Genocide in Yerevan
Armenia observed the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026. Thousands participated in marches and ceremonies in Ye
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership at First Summit Without Orbán
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected symbolic EU membership at a summit in Cyprus, demanding full integration with a clear start
Estonian PM Calls for Lifetime Schengen Ban on Russian Soldiers
Estonian PM Kristen Michal urges EU to ban Russian soldiers from Schengen for life, citing criminal behavior and risk of private armies. The
20,000 Teddy Bears on Washington Mall Symbolise Abducted Ukrainian Children
A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall in Washington highlights the plight of Ukrainian children abducted since 2021. The insta
EU Leaders Gather in Cyprus for Crisis Talks on Energy, Defence, and Middle East
EU leaders are holding crisis talks in Cyprus, focusing on energy, defence, and the Middle East. Former European Council President Charles M
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, due to expire Monday, has been extended by three weeks, according to US President Donald Trump. The announce
Housing Crisis Tests Europe's Social Stability as MEPs Debate Solutions
Europe's housing crisis is worsening, with prices surging and wages stagnating. MEPs Dirk Gotink and Maria Ohisalo debate solutions in the E
UN Weighs Post-UNIFIL Presence in Lebanon as 2027 Mandate Expiry Looms
The UN is working on plans for a continued presence in Lebanon after the UNIFIL mandate ends in 2027. The force, which has been in place sin
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership, Demands Full Integration for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any form of partial EU membership for Ukraine, calling for full integration. His remarks come as EU leaders
Zelenskyy Confirms US Arms Deliveries Continue Despite Iran Conflict, as Dnipro Drone Strike Kills Three
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that US weapons deliveries to Ukraine have not been interrupted by the Iran war. A Russian drone strike on Dni
MEP Grudler: 'Made in Europe' Rules Should Favor Geographically Close Partners
French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, lead negotiator on the 'Made in Europe' law, says the European Commission's proposal is too broad. He