European Politics
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Gdańsk Recovery Conference Highlights Strained EU-Ukraine Ties
The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk was marked by notable absences from Kyiv's delegation. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte presented
Ukraine Pursues Defence and Energy Pacts in Gdańsk as Macron Hosts Meloni in France
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 opens in Gdańsk with Kyiv aiming to secure agreements on defence, energy, and economic cooperation. Sim
Ukraine Recovery Conference Opens in Gdańsk Amid Poland-Ukraine Tensions
The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdańsk on Thursday without President Zelenskyy or his Polish counterpart. The gathering aims to adv
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as Iran and US Dispute Control Over Waterway
President Trump said Iran had pledged not to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting a joint permit system announced by Tehran a
US-Iran Talks Could Undermine Fragile Israel-Lebanon Peace, Ex-Spokesperson Warns
Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, argues that ongoing US-Iran talks threaten to disrupt a fragile opportunity for peace
French Navy Boards Suspected Russian Ghost Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean
The French navy intercepted and boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's ghost fleet in the Mediterranean. This marks the fifth s
Brexit's Legacy: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Emerged Stronger or Weaker
A decade after the UK's departure, MEPs face off on whether Brexit has strengthened or weakened the European Union. The debate covers sovere
Europe's Top Military Powers Convene in Berlin Ahead of NATO Summit on Ukraine
The defense chiefs of Europe's five largest military powers gathered in Berlin to coordinate support for Ukraine and bolster the European pi
German Police Raid Sites Linked to Alleged Russian Gas Sabotage Plot
German police have raided multiple locations in connection with the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary, Gazprom Germania. The investi
Brexit at Ten: Could the UK Ever Rejoin the European Union?
Ten years on from the referendum, the UK remains outside the EU. Political and economic hurdles make rejoining unlikely in the near term, bu
EU Diplomatic Service Names New Leadership with Defence Focus
The EEAS has appointed Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach as deputies. The new team underscores the E
Iran Calls Nuclear Framework a 'US Defeat' as Trump Threatens to End Talks Over Hormuz Tolls
Iran's lead negotiator described the US-Iran framework deal as a 'declaration of US defeat.' President Trump threatened to halt negotiations