European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills One in Kyiv, Wounds 16
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv and its region. One person was killed and 16 injured as fire
Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami as UK Presses Extradition Over Sex Trafficking Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on Saturday under a sealed US warrant. British prosecutors seek their extradition on charges
Spain Diverts €310 Million from Education to Cover Presidency Staff Pay
Spain's cabinet approved a €309.8 million transfer from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations w
Hungarian President Sulyok Signs Amendment Ending His Own Mandate
President Tamás Sulyok signed the 17th amendment to Hungary's Fundamental Law, ending his own mandate. He called the move an unprecedented a
Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Leader Over Surrogacy Controversy
Jens Spahn resigned as chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group after admitting his decision to have a child via surrogacy in the US conflic