European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Migration returns to EU agenda as Ceuta crisis reshapes debate
A senior EU diplomat says migration is 'very much back on the agenda' after the Ceuta crisis. Ceuta's leader urges permanent EU border agenc
Trump escalates trade war with Canada, targeting alcohol and dairy
Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada, banning alcohol and dairy imports and hiking tariffs. PM Carney warns of costs but insists Ca
Germany's hybrid threat response: defending below the threshold of war
Germany is confronting a wave of hybrid attacks, from drone sabotage to disinformation, that fall short of open war. Berlin has raised its t
Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least five, wound dozens
At least five people were killed and 35 wounded in a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight. Residential buildings,
French police under investigation after racist remarks and coup talk surface
French police are under investigation after a video surfaced showing officers making racist remarks and discussing a coup. Several officers
Paris rally targets France's proposed sexual violence law
Activists rallied outside France's Justice Ministry as parliament opened debate on a sexual violence bill. They argue the draft law falls sh
French police under investigation over racist remarks and coup talk
A video showing French police officers making racist remarks and discussing a coup has led to suspensions and an official investigation. The
Ignoring AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win will deepen voter anger, warns political scientist
The AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a warning that Chancellor Merz's coalition must heed, says political scientist Nicolas Spohn.
Ceuta leader urges EU to confront Morocco over migrant surge
Ceuta's president accuses Morocco of a 'harassment policy' and urges the EU to fund border security. He criticizes Spain's cooperative stanc
Serbia and Uzbekistan deepen ties with 20 new agreements
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made his first official visit to Belgrade, where Serbia and Uzbekistan signed 20 agreements covering tran
Netanyahu under fire after report UAE warned of Hamas attack
A Haaretz report says UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu of a planned Hamas attack. Netanyahu denies the claim, but opposition
Twelve nations impose trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank
Twelve nations, including the UK and France, have announced trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move follows rising