European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
European Governments Seek Alternatives to US Defence Tech Contractor Palantir
The Netherlands, UK, Denmark, and Germany are moving away from Palantir due to security risks and ethical concerns. European alternatives ar
Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal request from the European Commission to scrap internal border controls. Berlin argues that the measures are ne
US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel as Trump Tightens Grip on Havana
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, freezing any US-based assets. The move follows an
Berlin Defies Brussels: Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal EU request to scrap internal border controls, arguing that national security requires continued checks. The mo
Zelenskyy Urges Direct Talks with Putin in Open Letter to End War
Zelenskyy sent an open letter to Putin proposing a direct meeting to end the war. He called for a full ceasefire and urged Putin to set a da
Germany Defies EU Call to End Internal Border Checks, Citing Migration Control
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt pushes back against EU calls to scrap internal border checks. Ten EU countries currently enfo
German Prosecutors Seek Life Sentence for Saudi Man in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
Prosecutors in Magdeburg have called for the maximum sentence for Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi-born psychiatrist who drove into a Christmas
Paris and Berlin Propose Gradual EU Integration Plan Ahead of Balkans Summit
France and Germany have co-signed a paper calling for a new 'structured gradual integration' approach for EU candidate countries. The plan a
EU Weighs Excluding Military-Age Ukrainian Men from Temporary Protection
EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men. The proposal would exclude those aged 23-60
EU Unveils Support Package for Armenia as Pashinyan Faces Pivotal Election
The European Commission has pledged a support package for Armenia, including €50 million in financial aid, to mitigate Russian economic pres
Inside the Deal That Ended Hungary's Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession
After two years of deadlock, Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine's EU accession following a change in leadership and bilateral talks on minor
Eleven European States Push for Stricter Russian Tourist Visa Rules
Sweden, Czechia, and nine other nations urge the EU to tighten visa rules for Russian tourists. They argue that holiday travel undermines EU