European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Spain orders probe into claim Moroccan forces guided Ceuta migrant surge
Spain's interior minister has ordered a police check into a report that a government agency blamed Moroccan security forces for July's mass
EU prepares new sanctions over forced deportation of Ukrainian children
Brussels is finalising new sanctions against 27 Russian figures and groups involved in the forced transfer and re-education of Ukrainian min
Europe unites against Russian hybrid attacks as Germany blames Kremlin for Leipzig drone
EU foreign ministers met in Ireland and pledged unity against Russian hybrid attacks. Germany formally blamed Moscow for a drone incident at
Kyiv's first school bell rings under threat of Russian strikes
Kyiv's school year opened with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid siren, just hours after Russian missiles struck the capital. The incide
Kremlin hybrid attacks push Europe toward tougher response
Germany has formally accused Russia of an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport, prompting new EU sanctions and a raised threat level. N
EU foreign ministers meet in Ireland as Berlin blames Russia for drone attack
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Ireland following Berlin's decision to blame Russia for a drone attack. The agenda includes Ukraine, tra
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second security law case
Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces. The off
Zelenskyy warns Russian skies are becoming unsafe for civilian flights
In his evening address on 1 September, Zelenskyy said the war Moscow started cannot be confined to Ukraine. He warned that the scale of Ukra
Spain approves €309M Ceuta package amid migration pressure
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a €309 million emergency package for Ceuta, equivalent to 16% of the city's GDP. The funds will su
Tokayev urges SCO to turn trade pledges into concrete projects
Kazakh President Kassym-Jom Tokayev urged SCO leaders to move from agreements to concrete initiatives as trade among members approaches $1 t
Berlin accuses Moscow of drone attack on Leipzig airport
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August carried explosives, fitting the pattern of
EU assembles expert panel to close defence gaps as Russian threat looms
The EU is forming a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, the UK, and Ukraine to accelerate defence capabil