European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Lithuania's Seimas Approves Mindaugas Sinkevičius as New Prime Minister
Lithuania's Seimas has approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister, the third Social Democrat to hold the post this term. The 42-year-o
UK Unveils £300 Billion Defence Plan as Starmer Prepares to Step Down
The UK will spend nearly £300 billion on defence over the next four years, including £5 billion on drones. The plan comes as Starmer prepare
Spain's Migrant Regularisation Draws Over One Million Applications
More than one million undocumented migrants applied for legal status in Spain under a scheme launched in April. The programme, championed by
Merz's World Cup Praise Sparks Backlash as Germany Exits in Penalty Shootout
Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Germany's World Cup performance on X, but fans and critics called it out of touch. The team exited after a
Serbia's Vučić Resigns Presidency but Holds Power: A Tactical Retreat
President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation and snap elections, but analysts view it as a tactical pivot to bypass term limits. Stu
EU Commissioners Visit Turkey as NATO Summit Approaches, Relations Remain Fraught
EU enlargement chief Marta Kos, migration commissioner Magnus Brunner, and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas are in Turkey for talks with For
Lithuania Bolsters Deterrence on NATO's Eastern Flank with German Brigade
Lithuania is reinforcing its military with a permanent German brigade and joint exercises. Rear Admiral Giedrius Premeneckas stresses deterr
Serbia Heads to Snap Elections as EU-China Trade Talks Intensify
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned, calling snap elections that could reshape the country's EU path. Meanwhile, EU-China trade
Parcel Bomb in Monaco Wounds Ukrainian Tycoon; Suspect Flees to France
A parcel bomb exploded in a residential building in Monaco, wounding three people, including Ukrainian multi-millionaire Vadym Yermolaiev. T
Iran Sends Delegation to Qatar but Denies US Negotiations Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions
Iran's foreign ministry says a team of experts will visit Doha to discuss implementation of a memorandum of understanding with the US, but d
Former Netanyahu Adviser: EU Will Eventually Align with Israel's View
Jacob Nagel, a former national security adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, argues the EU will eventually recognize Israel
MEPs Denied Full Access to Italy's Migrant Detention Centre in Albania
MEPs from the Greens/EFA group were prevented from accessing cells and obtaining data during a visit to Italy's migrant detention centre in