European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
German Components Found in Russian Drones Despite EU Sanctions
Ukrainian military intelligence has identified hundreds of German-made components in Russian drones and weapons systems. The parts, includin
US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran but maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran has not committed to further talks
NATO Members Show Little Enthusiasm for Joining Iran Conflict, Says Norwegian Minister
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says NATO members have 'very limited appetite' to join the Iran war. He stresses the alliance is
EU Nations Enact Social Media Bans as Brussels Prepares Age Verification Tool
Multiple EU member states are implementing bans on social media for children under various age limits, citing mental health concerns. The Eu
EU Foreign Ministers to Weigh Ukraine Loan and Israel Ties in Luxembourg
EU foreign ministers gather in Luxembourg to debate a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, linked to the Druzhba pipeline restart. The meeting also
Magyar's Warsaw Visit Signals Blueprint for Hungary's Illiberal Unwinding
Péter Magyar's first diplomatic trip is to Warsaw, not Brussels or Vienna. He aims to replicate Donald Tusk's shock therapy against illibera
Slovakia to Hold July Referendum on Ending Lifetime Payments for Ex-Premiers
Slovakia will hold a referendum on 4 July to decide whether to end lifelong payments for former prime ministers and parliament speakers. Vot
Trump Refuses to Lift Strait of Hormuz Blockade Until Iran Agrees to Peace Deal
Trump insists the blockade will stay until a peace deal is reached. Iran skipped Islamabad talks after the US seized an Iranian cargo vessel
France and Poland Deepen Defence Ties as US Reliability Fades
France and Poland are strengthening defence cooperation, covering nuclear deterrence and military satellites. The move reflects European ada
Magyar Urges Zelenskyy to Reopen Druzhba Pipeline as EU Loan Hangs in Balance
Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, insists the Druzhba pipeline should be reopened if operational, warning Ukraine against renegi
Spain's Immigration Amnesty Draws 43,000 Applicants in First Three Days
Nearly 43,000 migrants have submitted online applications in the first three days of Spain's immigration amnesty. The programme offers renew
Spain's Push to Suspend EU-Israel Deal Faces Overwhelming Opposition
Spain's proposal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement lacks the necessary consensus among member states. Key countries like German