European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Ukraine and Moldova Advance EU Accession Talks with External Relations Cluster
EU countries have unanimously agreed to open the external relations cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. A formal ceremony is expected on 14 Jul
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu Resigns After Eight Months
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigned on Friday, citing a loss of ability to govern according to his principles. President Mai
Lithuania Moves to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban Following Finland's Lead
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared the country's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases obsolete. F
AI-Generated Images Used to Falsely Claim Kyiv Monastery Attack Was Staged
AI-generated images circulated on social media falsely claim that photographers were positioned on rooftops to stage the strike on Kyiv's Pe
De Croo: EU Must Balance Defence and Aid Spending for Security
Alexander De Croo, UNDP administrator and former Belgian prime minister, says EU defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin.'
Former US NATO Envoy Says Trump's Anger at Allies Is 'Exaggeration'
Kurt Volker, a former US ambassador to NATO, says Donald Trump's anger at European allies for not supporting the US-led war in Iran is an 'e
EPPO Raids Target Defunct Far-Right EU Group Over €4.3 Million Fraud
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched raids in France, Spain, Italy, and Belgium over alleged misuse of €4.3 million in EU fu
Trump's Pre-Summit Pressure on NATO Allies Intensifies Ahead of Ankara Meeting
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on NATO allies ahead of next week's summit in Ankara. Ireland's EU Council presidency
Kyiv Death Toll Reaches 30 After Russia's Largest Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's emergency services confirmed 30 dead in Kyiv after Russia's largest attack on the capital. The Red Cross warehouse was destroyed,
Kyiv Mourns After Russian Strike as NATO Prepares for Ankara Summit
Ukraine holds a day of mourning after a Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians. NATO allies prepare for a summit in Ankara to discuss Ukrain
Trump Calls US Support for NATO 'Ridiculous' Ahead of Ankara Summit
Donald Trump has called US support for NATO 'ridiculous,' claiming the relationship is not reciprocal. The remarks come less than a week bef
Turkish Comedian Deniz Göktaş Arrested for Jokes About Islam and Erdoğan
Comedian Deniz Göktaş was detained at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a YouTube stand-up show that criticized Islam and President Erd