European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Greek Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 MPs in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Investigation
The Greek parliament voted to lift immunity from 13 MPs from the ruling New Democracy party, enabling a European Public Prosecutor's Office
Sanna Marin Urges EU to Integrate Ukraine's Battlefield Lessons into Defence Strategy
Sanna Marin argues the EU is as dependent on Ukraine's military expertise as Kyiv is on Western aid. She warns that without applying Ukraine
Starmer Rejects Resignation Demands Amid Diplomatic Appointment Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The c
Moldovan Court Sentences Oligarch Plahotniuc to 19 Years for $1 Billion Bank Fraud
A Moldovan court has sentenced oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for fraud and leading a criminal organisation linked to th
EU Moves to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions
The European Union has launched a written procedure to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and its 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Luxembourg's Bettel Confronted Orbán Over Anti-LGBTQ Law, Compares It to Fascist Policies
Xavier Bettel confronted Viktor Orbán directly over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law, telling him 'being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic i
Europe's Energy Subsidies Risk Prolonging Crisis, Warns Spanish Economist
Most EU governments are repeating 2022's energy subsidy mistakes, suppressing price signals and delaying demand adjustment. A Spanish econom
Spain Commits €7 Billion to Public Housing in Bid to Ease Deepening Crisis
Spain's government has approved a €7 billion plan to address a severe housing crisis, tripling public investment over four years. The initia
EU Set to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto
EU ambassadors are expected to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto. The breakthrough followed the repair of
EU Trade Chief Šefčovič Heads to Washington to Break Steel Tariff Deadlock
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič travels to Washington to unlock talks on removing 50% US tariffs on European steel and aluminium. The J
Hungary Poised to Lift Veto on €90 Billion EU Loan for Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Restarts
Hungary is expected to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, coinciding with the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline. Euronews'
Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over TV Host's Sexist Tirade Against Meloni
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador after a state TV host unleashed sexist and offensive remarks against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Th