European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Starmer Apologises for UK's Forced Adoption Practices, Calling It a 'Stain' on History
Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament for the UK's role in forced adoptions affecting 185,000 babies. He acknowledged systemic failures by l
Germany's Merz Unveils Major Tax, Pension, and Sick Leave Reforms
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms. The package aims to revive Germany
Ukraine Urges Faster Air Defense Deliveries After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 20 people, one of the heaviest assaults in months. Ukraine's foreign minister urg
Reza Pahlavi: Any Deal with Tehran Is a Pause Before the Next War
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah, says the US-Iran framework deal is a pause before the next war. He accuses the regime of using the ce
EU Defence Chief Warns Budget Cuts Undermine Security Ambitions
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius told a conference that EU countries must back their security rhetoric with real
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Russian Drone Manufacturers After Deadly Kyiv Strikes
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex after overnight strikes on Kyiv k
Bulgaria Urges EU to Protect Cohesion Spending in Next Budget
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov insists the EU must preserve cohesion policy in its next long-term budget. He acknowledges n
Kazakhstan's New Constitution Takes Effect, Parliamentary Elections Set for August 23
Kazakhstan's new constitution, approved by referendum in March, took effect on July 1, abolishing the bicameral parliament. President Kassym
EU Budget Commissioner Serafin Warns Frugal States Against Cuts
Commissioner Piotr Serafin argues that a frugal EU budget could lead to higher national costs. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finlan
Amazon Paid Trump $10.7 Million for Melania Documentary, Disclosures Show
Trump's 2025 financial disclosures show he earned over $2.2 billion, including $10.7 million from Amazon for the Melania documentary. Critic
European Confidence in US and Trump Plummets Ahead of July 4th Anniversary
Over 80% of citizens in Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy lack confidence in Donald Trump. Trust in the US as a reliable partn
Zelenskyy Urges Hungary and Poland Not to Block Ukraine's EU Accession Path
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Hungary and Poland to avoid blocking Ukraine's EU accession, urging decisions based on rules rather than emoti