European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns, Triggers Labour Leadership Race
Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour Party leader but will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a successor is chosen in September. The
EU Commissioner Šuica's Secretive Israel Visit Raises Questions
European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is in Jerusalem for a press conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, but details of the
Starmer Under Pressure, US-Iran Talks Resume, and EU-Moldova Summit Highlights
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from Labour to step down. US-Iran negotiations resumed in Doha after a brief disrup
Kazakhstan and the EU: Forging a Deeper Strategic Partnership for a Volatile Era
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for a deeper EU partnership focused on resilience, connectivity, and citizen benefits. Th
US-Iran Talks in Lucerne End First Round, Technical Discussions to Follow
High-level negotiations between the US and Iran in Lucerne, Switzerland, ended early Monday. Lower-level technical talks will continue this
US and Iran Trade Threats Amid Peace Talks in Switzerland
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it does not stop Hezbollah from causing trouble in Lebanon. Iran's chief negotiator w
Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis as Burnham Victory Fuels Labour Turmoil
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle says Starmer is assessing 'political realities' amid reports he will resign next week. Andy Burnham's decis
Poland-Ukraine Honors Dispute Escalates as Officials Return Awards
Poland's president revoked Ukraine's highest honor from Zelenskyy after he named a military unit after the controversial UPA. In response, U
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Russian-Occupied Crimea as Petrol Sales Halt
Petrol sales in Russian-occupied Crimea will be suspended from Sunday morning as a fuel crisis deepens. Moscow-backed governor Sergey Aksyon
US and Iranian Delegations Meet in Switzerland for Nuclear and Ceasefire Talks
US and Iranian delegations have arrived in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, for negotiations on implementing a provisional peace agreement. Vice Pr
Russian Strikes in Eastern Ukraine Kill Three, Wound 22, Including Children
Russian drone and artillery attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava regions killed three and injured 22, including six children. Ukraine struc
António Costa's Russia Contacts: A Diplomatic Necessity, Not a Scandal
European Council President António Costa's head of cabinet made undisclosed calls to Russian officials, sparking a Brussels drama. Insiders