European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Merz pitches Europe as safe haven to Asian investors
Friedrich Merz began a three-nation Asia tour in Singapore, pitching Europe as a reliable investment hub. He faces domestic turbulence at ho
Israel's October 7 families mourn as voters cast ballots in tense election
Families of those killed on 7 October 2023 held a moment of silence in Tel Aviv as polling stations opened. The general election is seen as
Israel's pivotal vote: Netanyahu faces his toughest test yet
Israel holds its first legislative election since the 2023 attacks, with Netanyahu seeking another term. A defeat could bring a state commis
Ukraine's €70bn gap collides with EU budget talks
Ukraine's €70bn financing gap for 2027 is now a central issue in EU budget talks. The bloc is expected to cover two-thirds, but political di
US-brokered ceasefire in Oleshky begins as Russian missiles hit Kyiv
A US-brokered ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky began early Tuesday, allowing an aid mission to reach stranded residents. However, Russi
Marseille's Old Port fills with anti-racism protesters after Paris shooting
On Monday evening, Marseille's Vieux-Port saw a large anti-racism protest following a fatal shooting near Paris. Police estimated 800 attend
Greece and allies reject Turkey-Libya maritime pact as void
Greece's foreign minister, on behalf of six partners, reaffirmed that the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum has no legal effect. The joi
Zelenskyy presses Hegseth to approve Patriot missile deliveries after month-long delay
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has waited nearly a month for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve Patriot and NASAMS missile deliveri
Serbia's student-led win opens door to EU reset, but questions remain
Serbia's Student List secured a parliamentary majority, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 14-year rule. The victory raises hopes of closer EU ties,
Algeria approves first foreign troop deployment since 1973 to guard Niger energy assets
Algeria's parliament has approved a military deployment to Niger to protect energy installations, marking the first such mission since 1973.
Zelenskyy's Brussels peace summit in doubt after US shifts plans
Ukraine's president had hoped to gather US, EU and NATO leaders in Brussels this week for talks on security guarantees. Kyiv now says the vi
Israel's wartime election: domestic rifts overshadow the battlefield
Israel's first election since 7 October 2023 is dominated by domestic disputes over conscription, judicial reform, and Netanyahu's leadershi