European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Leaders in Cyprus Weigh Mutual Defence Clause as NATO Alternative
EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus to explore Article 42.7, a mutual defence clause that could serve as a European alternative to NATO. The su
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan as Energy Crisis Measures Advance
The European Union has unlocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary dropped its opposition. Simultaneously, the European Commission
Is Germany the Sick Man of Europe Again? A Bundestag vs. European Parliament Debate
Germany faces chronic weak growth, declining exports to China, and deindustrialization. In a debate recorded in Berlin, Christian Democrat S
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Iran Seizes Ships, Diplomacy Stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two, escalating the maritime standoff. The US maintains its naval blockade, and
Second French UNIFIL Soldier Dies After Hezbollah Ambush in Lebanon
A second French soldier has died after a weekend ambush on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, which President Macron and the UN blame on Hezbollah.
Germany Unveils First-Ever Military Strategy: Speed, Deep Strikes, and Deterrence
Germany has published its first comprehensive military strategy, prioritising speed, long-range precision strikes, and technological superio
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Pledge to Double Trade to $10 Billion in Bukhara Talks
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan aim to double bilateral trade to $10 billion. Leaders agreed on joint projects in transport, energy, digitalisatio
Czech Students Rally Against Government Plan to Defund Public Media
Thousands of Czech students marched in Prague against a government plan to eliminate public media fees and fund outlets directly from the st
Gáspár Orbán, Son of Hungary's Outgoing PM, Discharged from Military
Gáspár Orbán, son of outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has been discharged from the military. He submitted his request before
Hungary's New Government Scrutinises Orbán-Era Defence Plan for Corruption Risks
Hungary's new government will reassess a major EU defence funding request worth €16.2 billion submitted by the previous Orbán administration
Spain's Far-Right Vox Returns to Power in Extremadura Coalition with PP
Vox has returned to power in Extremadura as part of a coalition with the Popular Party. The agreement tightens immigration rules and priorit
Vienna Court Clears Former Austrian Diplomat in Case Involving Novichok Document
A Vienna criminal court acquitted former senior diplomat Johannes Peterlik of charges related to leaking a classified OPCW document containi