European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
EU Trims Ukraine Accession Ambitions as Budapest Blocks Progress
The European Union has scaled back its enlargement timetable for Ukraine and Moldova. Instead of five clusters, only two are now targeted be
UK Minister Rules Out Leadership Bid as Burnham Strengthens Grip on Labour
A senior UK minister has ruled out a leadership challenge, removing a key obstacle for Andy Burnham. Burnham's path to Downing Street could
Meloni's Popularity Holds Steady Despite Trump Spat, Polls Show
A public feud between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has not dented her domestic popularity. Recent pol
Greek Supreme Court Rejects EPPO Challenge Over Prosecutor Term Limits
The Greek Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Laura Kövesi, head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, against a Greek law capping pr
Germany Cancels €2.3bn Frigate Project, Rheinmetall Shares Tumble
Germany has scrapped its F126 frigate programme after spending €2.3 billion. Rheinmetall shares fell sharply as the cancellation highlights
NATO Chief Rutte Meets Trump to Ease Tensions Before July Summit
Mark Rutte is meeting Donald Trump to defuse tensions before a potentially difficult NATO summit in July. Relations between the US and Europ
Spanish PM Sánchez Denies Knowledge of Corruption Cases Involving Wife and Party
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied any knowledge of corruption practices involving his wife and party during a parliamentary appear
Péter Magyar Revives Visegrád Four with Tusk's Endorsement
Péter Magyar invoked Donald Tusk's words to announce the revival of the Visegrád Four at a press conference in Gödöllő. The statement marks
Iran Emerges Stronger From Conflict, Former US Negotiator Warns Europe
Former US diplomat Wendy Sherman warns that Iran has emerged stronger from the recent conflict. She urges European capitals to take note as