European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ukraine's Air Defenses Fail to Intercept Any Russian Ballistic Missiles in Overnight Attack
Ukraine's air force confirmed that none of the 29 Russian ballistic missiles launched overnight on 6 July were intercepted. Spokesperson Col
Trump Mocks Meloni with 'Restraining Order' Post as NATO Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump posted a photo of Giorgia Meloni with the caption 'Restraining order needed,' deepening a rift over Italy's refusal to allow US
Ukraine's EU Ambassador: Focus on Real Integration, Not Labels
Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, says enlargement talks should emphasize concrete benefits over labels. He welcomes gradua
NATO Summit in Ankara: Record European Spending Fails to Secure US Protection
European NATO members have increased defence spending by 20% year-on-year, adding $258 billion over two years. Despite this, Washington reta
EU Enlargement Reform: Brussels Seeks to Regain Control as Member States Drive Debate
The European Commission is drafting reforms to the EU enlargement process to reclaim initiative from member states. Ukraine opposes symbolic
Ukraine Presses for NATO Support and EU Membership Amid Renewed Russian Attacks
Russia launched a deadly missile and drone barrage on Kyiv ahead of the NATO summit. Ukraine's ambassador to the EU discusses military suppo
EU Commission Drafts Enlargement Reforms to Reclaim Initiative from Member States
The European Commission is drafting proposals to reform the EU enlargement process, seeking to reassert its role as member states advance co
Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv, Wounds Dozens
At least eight people were killed and 34 wounded in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surroundings. A residential building
Tirana Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Tens of thousands gathered in Tirana on Saturday in the largest protest yet against a Trump-linked resort in a protected area. The 'Pink Fla
French Volunteers Train with Ukraine's Military Intelligence-Led International Legion
French volunteers have joined the International Legion of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, training in assault tactics and weapons handling.
Le Pen and Bardella Present United Front Ahead of Paris Court Ruling on 2027 Candidacy
A Paris appeals court will decide on Tuesday whether Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen and National Rally pres
JD Vance: UK Leadership Has Failed 'Beautiful' Britain
JD Vance says Britain has been 'failed by its leadership for a long time.' He calls for structural change and hopes Andy Burnham can deliver