European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Enlargement Takes Center Stage as Ireland Begins Council Presidency
The European Commission is reallocating €6 billion in Western Balkans funding, favoring frontrunners Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedoni
EU Budget Battle Takes Center Stage at Annual Conference as Ireland Assumes Council Presidency
The Annual EU Budget Conference in Brussels highlights deep divisions among member states over the bloc's next long-term financial framework
EU to Redirect Western Balkans Funds to Frontrunners in Accession Push
The EU is set to redistribute unspent Western Balkans reform funds to frontrunner countries Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Bosnia
Russian Petrol Crisis Deepens as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out a third of Russia's refining capacity, leading to petrol shortages and rationing in over half of Ru
US-Iran Talks in Doha Yield Progress, Future Meeting Set After Khamenei Funeral
US and Iranian negotiators held parallel talks in Qatar, making positive progress and agreeing to meet again after Ayatollah Khamenei's fune
Russian Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv After Zelenskyy Warns of Imminent Assault
Russian forces struck Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing two people and wounding 11. The attack came after President Zelenskyy
Overnight Russian Strikes Kill Eight in Kyiv, Wound Dozens
At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in Kyiv after a massive Russian missile and drone barrage overnight. The attack undersc
EU Institutions Push for Ambitious Budget and New Revenue Sources
European Union institutions are intensifying calls for a more ambitious multiannual financial framework. The push includes proposals for new
Cyprus Talks on Post-War Gaza Governance Called 'Highly Productive' by Palestinian Committee
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) held 'highly productive' talks in Cyprus with international experts. Discussion
Von der Leyen in Baku: EU Deepens South Caucasus Ties on Energy and Peace
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began a South Caucasus tour in Baku, focusing on energy cooperation and regional stabilit
Ukraine Opens Transparent Arms Export System to Fund War Effort
Ukraine has approved a transparent export mechanism for its weapons, allowing partner countries to purchase directly from manufacturers. The
Ukrainian National Charged in German Court Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national, Serhii K., with sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. He is accused of lea