European Politics
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After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden
EU Weighs End to Unanimous Voting After Orbán's Defeat
Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán's veto power has been broken, sparking debate on whether the EU should end unanimous voting. The move could ac
Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip the informal EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, breaking the tradition of a farewell cer
EU Lawmakers Clash Over External Migration Return Hubs
A new EU policy allowing member states to set up migration return hubs outside the bloc's borders has sparked a fierce debate in Brussels. G
Albania Protests Enter Fourth Day Over Trump-Linked Luxury Resort
For the fourth consecutive day, protesters in central Tirana have clashed with police over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump famil
German Navy Sends Minehunter Fulda to Mediterranean Amid Potential Hormuz Mission
The German minehunter Fulda has left Kiel for the Mediterranean. Berlin is considering a future mission in the Strait of Hormuz to protect s
Rome Mayor Declares Housing Crisis an Emergency Ahead of EU Mayors' Summit
A coalition of European mayors will meet with the European Commission and Parliament to address the housing crisis. Rome's mayor Roberto Gua
Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Polish authorities recorded only 158 illegal crossing attempts from Belarus in early 2026, a 96% drop from 3,306 in the same period of 2022.
MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role
Southampton Protest Turns Violent After Release of Stabbing Victim Bodycam Footage
Protests in Southampton turned violent after the release of bodycam footage connected to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak. Police a
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic with Grand Military Parade in Rome
Italy celebrated 80 years of the Republic with a military parade and aerial displays in Rome. The event commemorated the 1946 institutional
Swedish MEP Declares 'Era of Deportations' as EU Migration Policy Hardens
Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (ECR) argues the EU is facing the consequences of years of illegal migration, despite lower arrival numbers. He