European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Italy extends border checks with Spain for 15 more days amid Ceuta tensions
Italy has extended temporary border checks with Spain for another 15 days, citing ongoing migrant pressure in Ceuta. Interior Minister Matte
Sánchez links Ceuta migrant surge to far-right disinformation
Pedro Sánchez says the mass crossing into Ceuta is still being probed and accuses far-right networks of spreading disinformation. Madrid has
Iceland's No vote complicates EU's enlargement strategy
Icelandic voters rejected resuming EU membership talks, with 52.8% voting No. The result complicates the EU's enlargement push as it seeks t
Macron in Stockholm to finalize €4.3bn frigate deal with Sweden
Emmanuel Macron arrives in Stockholm to sign a €4.3 billion deal for four French frigates. The agreement also includes a framework to boost
Google Maps splits Lake Ontario name between US and Canadian users
Google Maps has relabelled Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users following President Trump's executive order, while Canadians still se
Kazakhstan revives vice presidency with Tokayev ally Erlan Karin
Kazakhstan has a vice president again for the first time in 30 years. Erlan Karin, a close ally of President Tokayev, takes the post. Prime
Iceland's EU referendum closes with high turnout as counting begins
Polling stations in Iceland closed at 10 p.m. local time Saturday, with counting underway and results expected overnight. Voters decided whe
De Villepin edges toward 2027 bid as Faure enters Socialist primary
Dominique de Villepin says he will confirm his candidacy once the campaign begins, ruling out a primary. Olivier Faure announces his partici
Iceland's narrow 'No' to EU talks stirs relief and regret
Iceland voted 52.8% against resuming EU accession talks, with 47.2% in favor. The result brings relief to some and sorrow to others, while t
Iceland's No vote: four lessons from the EU accession referendum
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming EU accession negotiations. The result reflects deep concerns over fishing rights and a star
Russia warns of massive strikes on Ukraine's grid as Kyiv depot toll hits 38
Russia's defence ministry says it is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks on Russi
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks in narrow referendum
Iceland has voted against resuming EU accession talks, with 52.5% rejecting the proposal. The result, announced after a tense night, puts th