European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UK PM Andy Burnham Pledges Decade-Long Plan for Stability and Renewal
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, promising a 10-year plan to stabilise the economy and end rough sleeping.
Cyprus Commemorates 52 Years Since Turkish Invasion and Ongoing Division
Sirens wailed across Cyprus at dawn on July 20, marking 52 years since Turkey's invasion. The conflict displaced 220,000 people and left ove
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister After Starmer Resigns
Andy Burnham formally becomes UK prime minister on Monday after King Charles III invites him to form a government. The former Greater Manche
Ukraine Launches 400 Drones at Moscow as Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks Intensify
Ukraine launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, hitting an oil depot and logistics centre. Russia responded with a ballistic missile barrage
Hungary's PM Magyar Taps Chess Legend Judit Polgár for Presidency
Péter Magyar has asked Judit Polgár, the most successful female chess player in history, to serve as Hungary's president. Polgár, a grandmas
Europol Warns Lone-Actor Terrorism Remains Persistent Threat Across Europe
Europol's European Counter Terrorism Centre says lone-actor attacks are a persistent threat. Perpetrators radicalise online, making early in
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister Amid Policy and Cabinet Uncertainty
Andy Burnham will formally become UK prime minister on Monday after King Charles III invites him to form a government. He faces scrutiny ove
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledges Decade of Stability
Andy Burnham has been appointed UK Prime Minister. He vows a 10-year plan to bring stability. The move signals a shift in British politics.
New UK PM Burnham Expected to Continue Starmer's EU Policy, Analyst Says
Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, says new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will likely keep Keir Starmer's
Sánchez and Trump Meet at World Cup Final After Months of Tension
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump met at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The encounter follows
Merz Signals Possible Cabinet Reshuffle After Spahn's Resignation
Friedrich Merz has indicated he may reshuffle his cabinet after Jens Spahn resigned as CDU/CSU parliamentary leader. The move comes ahead of
Thousands of Italian Military and Police Personnel March in Rome Over Pay and Pensions
Around 6,000 members of Italy's armed forces and security services marched through Rome on Saturday, demanding higher pay, better pensions a