European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Albania's NATO Summit Hosting at Risk Over Defence Spending Shortfalls
Albania's failure to meet NATO's defence spending targets puts its hosting of the 2026 summit in doubt. The US has condemned allies it sees
European Parliament Moves to Strip AfD-Led Alliance of EU Party Status
The European Parliament is set to vote on a procedure that could strip the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) party of its EU registration an
Ukraine's Former Top General Zaluzhnyi Plans Presidential Run, Reports Say
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief and now ambassador to the UK, has reportedly confirmed his intention to run in the ne
Firebomb Attacks in Thessaloniki Target New Democracy Members, Five Injured
Three firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki targeted homes of New Democracy members, injuring five. Prime Minister Mitsotakis called it a cowardl
Ukraine Strikes Ufa Refinery Again as Zelenskyy Calls for Peace Through Pressure
Ukraine struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Zelenskyy confirmed. The attacks are part of a broader cam
Ireland Sets Sights on Advancing Ukraine's EU Accession During Presidency
Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, announced the country's EU presidency will prioritize opening mo
EU Pursues Closer Ties with Turkey Amid Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Three EU commissioners traveled to Ankara for talks with President Erdoğan, focusing on trade, migration, and security. The visit comes ahea
Russia Halts Rail Traffic at Key Border Crossings with Finland, Estonia, Latvia
Russia has temporarily closed several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The move follows Finnish plans to host a U
EPP's Weber Slams Spain's Migrant Regularisation, Calls for Tougher EU Asylum Rules
EPP leader Manfred Weber attacks Spain's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants, warning it will affect other Schengen countries. The
EU Faces Trade Conflict with China Unless Deal Reached by Autumn, EPP Chief Warns
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, warns the EU is heading into a 'phase of conflict' with China unless a deal to reduce
EPP Leader Weber: EU Must Not Sacrifice Industry for Climate Goals
Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, argues EU climate policy must balance business needs. He criticizes Spain's plan to
EPP's Weber and EU Leaders Debate Climate, Migration, and Energy as von der Leyen Visits Baku
EPP chief Manfred Weber warns against sacrificing industry for climate goals. Ireland's Thomas Byrne discusses EU defence priorities as Irel