European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
France's political season opens with budget fight and 2027 jostling
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promises a reversible budget to avoid stalemate. Socialist leader Olivier Faure threatens censure, while Jo
Iceland's EU referendum draws record early turnout as vote too close to call
Preliminary figures show Reykjavík's noon turnout exceeded the 2024 parliamentary election. More than 20% voted early. Final polls put the y
Kazakhstan's new Kurultai convenes as government steps down
Kazakhstan's newly elected unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, convened for the first time on Friday in Astana, marking a pivotal shift in
Uzbekistan at 35: Mirziyoyev unveils decade of reform and investment
Uzbekistan celebrated 35 years of independence in New Tashkent, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined ambitious plans for the next dec
Bundeswehr expands Schakal fleet to bolster NATO's eastern flank
Germany is adding 35 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles to its fleet, part of a broader effort to build rapidly deployable Medium Forces. Th
Overnight Russian drone strike on Bucha warehouse forces mass evacuation
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Bucha caused a massive fire and explosions, leading to the evacuation of over 200 people. At least
Iceland votes on whether to restart EU membership talks
Icelanders are voting today on whether to resume EU membership negotiations, a move that would not commit the country to joining but could r
Canada's EU overture: could the Atlantic border shift?
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament, signaling a deeper EU-Canada rapprochement. But the EU's foun
France's political class regroups as summer recess ends
France's political season is restarting with key figures like Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, and Philippe making moves. Party leadershi
Ceuta on the brink as Spain calls for EU border reinforcements
Ceuta's leaders say the city is on the brink of collapse after a mass migrant influx. Spain has asked the EU for Frontex, Europol, and asylu
Greenland launches truth commission on forced contraception of Inuit women
Greenland announced a truth and reconciliation commission on Friday to address the forced contraception of thousands of Inuit women by Denma
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London
Four men pleaded guilty to an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances run by the Hatzola charity in Golders Green, London. The attack, v