European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russia's round-the-clock drone campaign turns Kyiv's days into sleepless nights
Russia has abandoned its nighttime-only drone attacks on Kyiv, now striking around the clock. The relentless alerts are exhausting residents
Reform UK faces police complaint over alleged illegal donations as conference begins
Reform UK has been reported to the Metropolitan Police and the Electoral Commission over alleged illegal donations. The complaint follows an
Trump questions US backing for UK over Falklands, citing Iran stance
Trump hints the US might not back the UK over the Falkland Islands, citing Britain's lack of support on Iran. Argentina's President Milei ha
Lithuania warns Russia likely to escalate attacks on EU
Lithuania's foreign minister warns Russia is likely to escalate attacks on EU countries. He says previous EU responses have failed to deter
Hollande's new book sketches a centrist vision, but he keeps his options open
François Hollande has published a book with 80 policy proposals for France, from pension tweaks to VAT hikes. Despite the manifesto tone, he
Russians mock decree requiring chicken registration
A new Russian decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect, prompting citizens to bring live chickens to
EU sanctions target 27 more Russians over Ukrainian child deportations
The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 more Russian individuals and entities over the forced transfer of Ukrainian children. Thousands of
Macron and Burnham strengthen UK-France ties in Downing Street talks
Macron and Burnham held their first official talks at Downing Street, focusing on defence, migration, and European security. They announced
Russian general wounded in shooting near Engels airbase
A Russian air force general charged by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike was shot twice near Engels airbase. He was
Hungary's expiring migration laws may unlock path to EU fine relief
Hungary and the European Commission are discussing whether allowing two temporary migration laws to expire could end the €1m-a-day fine impo
UK summons Russian envoy over Leipzig drone incident
The UK summoned Russia's top diplomat in London to condemn the Leipzig airport drone incident as an 'egregious and reckless attack.' EU offi
Denmark warns Russia is preparing sabotage against its defense industry
Denmark's PET intelligence agency says Russia is actively preparing sabotage against Danish defense firms. Moscow is recruiting ordinary Dan