European Politics
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Lefebvrists Reject Excommunication as New Schism Looms in Scotland
The Society of Saint Pius X has rejected its excommunication by Pope Leo XIV, calling it 'objectively unjust.' A second traditionalist group
Andy Burnham Rules Out Early UK Election, Pledges to Stick to Labour's 2024 Manifesto
Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, has ruled out calling an early general election. He committed to
Romanian Men Jailed for London Stabbing of Iranian Journalist on Tehran's Orders
George Stana and Nandito Badea were jailed for a knife attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his Wimbledon home. The
EU Commission Launches Five Joint Defence Projects to Boost Cooperation
The European Commission has announced five new large-scale defence projects focused on drones, maritime security, space, air power, and miss
Merz and Baltic Leaders Pledge Stronger NATO Deterrence Ahead of Ankara Summit
Friedrich Merz hosted the leaders of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in Berlin, pledging that Baltic security is German security. They discus
NATO Leaders to Reaffirm Article 5 at Ankara Summit Amid US Pressure
NATO leaders will reaffirm their commitment to Article 5 at the Ankara summit next week. The final declaration labels Russia a long-term thr
EU Prepares Retaliation if China Fails to Meet October Trade Deadline, von der Leyen Warns
Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the EU will retaliate against China if it fails to address unfair trade practices by October. The Commi
EU Imposes Sanctions on Six Russian Scientists Over Navalny Poisoning
EU member states agreed to sanction six Russian nationals involved in the development of epibatidine, the chemical found on Alexei Navalny's
Ukraine to Press NATO for Immediate Air Defence Deliveries at Ankara Summit
Ukraine will demand immediate air defence deliveries at the NATO summit in Ankara after a Russian ballistic missile attack killed 30 in Kyiv
Ukraine Frontline Stalls in June as Russian Offensive Loses Steam
Russian forces gained just 30 square kilometers in Ukraine in June, extending a slowdown that began in late 2025. Ukrainian counterattacks r
Lagarde Considers Early ECB Exit to Enter French Political Debate
ECB President Christine Lagarde has told Les Échos she may leave her post early to participate in France's 2027 presidential election debate
Interpol Red Notice Issued for Ukrainian Woman in Monaco Bombing
Interpol has issued a red notice for 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in a bomb attack in Monaco. The explosion injured m