European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
EU Weighs Freezing €1.5 Billion for Serbia Over Judicial Reforms and Russia Ties
The European Commission is evaluating a suspension of €1.5 billion in EU funds for Serbia over judicial reforms that undermine independence.
Starmer Concedes Error in Mandelson Appointment Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The appointment proceeded des
AI-Generated Images Falsely Link Zelenskyy to Jeffrey Epstein in Pro-Russian Disinformation Campaign
AI-generated images falsely depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting Jeffrey Epstein are circulating on social media. Europ
Netanyahu Condemns IDF Soldier for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an IDF soldier for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The incident, capt
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the eighth in five years. Radev, a
Turkey Hosts Middle Powers in Antalya as Hormuz Crisis Drives Search for New Trade Routes
Turkey convened leaders from 150 countries in Antalya to tackle global uncertainties and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The summit highlighted
Slovenia's Golob Fails to Form Coalition, Janša Holds Back
Robert Golob, whose party won a razor-thin majority in April's elections, said he could not find a coalition partner among centre-right part
Moscow's 'Polish Russophobia' Exhibition at Katyn Massacre Site Sparks Outrage
Russia's Military-Historical Society, led by a Putin adviser, opened an exhibition titled '10 Centuries of Polish Russophobia' at the Katyn
Cyprus Expands Air and Naval Bases with US Funds for Middle East Humanitarian Role
Cyprus is upgrading two key military installations with US funding to enhance its capacity as a humanitarian safe haven for evacuees from Mi
Bulgaria's Radev: A Kremlin Trojan Horse in EU Clothing, Warns Expert
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's recent electoral victory is not openly anti-EU, but analyst Martin Vladimirov calls it a 'major win for th
Europe's Patchwork of Social Media Age Limits Gains Momentum
Greece has approved a ban on social media access for children under 15, set to begin in 2027. The move is part of a broader European trend,