European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russian drone strikes ignite fires across Ukrainian warehouses
Russian drones struck targets across Ukraine overnight, igniting warehouse fires in several regions. At least two people were wounded in the
Syria's president appoints ex-SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force integrates
Mazloum Abdi, who led the Syrian Democratic Forces until its dissolution, has been appointed adviser to President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The move
Iceland's EU referendum: what the vote means for Reykjavík and Brussels
Icelanders head to the polls on 29 August to decide whether to restart EU membership negotiations. The vote is too close to call, with secur
Greek F-16s intercept Turkish drone near Alexandroupoli airport
Greek F-16s intercepted a Turkish drone over the northern Aegean, near Alexandroupoli airport. The incident follows Turkish statements about
CIA chief's Moscow visit leaves Baltic security questions unanswered
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow has sparked speculation about Russian plans to test NATO's Article 5. Baltic officials d
Anna Unger elected to lead Hungary's new anti-corruption authority
Hungary's parliament has elected Anna Unger to lead the new National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH). The body will have broad p
Russian drone barrage wounds four in Zaporizhzhia as Kherson braces for winter
A Russian drone strike on a Zaporizhzhia hypermarket wounded four people and caused a large fire. In Kherson, officials urged residents to e
Ukraine says Russia plans to call up 600,000 troops by 2027
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia has decided to mobilise 300,000 troops in 2026 and another 300,000 in 2027. The move is driven by seve
King Haakon VIII takes Norway's throne amid royal scandals
Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII following the death of his father, Harald V. He inherits a largely ceremonial role but faces
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, ending a 35-year reign
King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at Oslo University Hospital, aged 89. He had been hospitalized since August 17 with haemolytic anaemi
Germany's Lithuania Brigade: NATO's eastern flank braces for a new era
Germany is permanently stationing a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania by 2027, a historic first for the Bundeswehr. Training near the Belaru
French presidential hopefuls clash over economy in first debate
Seven candidates in France's presidential race faced off in a debate focused on the economy, public debt, and pension reform. Divisions emer