European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russian lawmaker threatens to cut Hungary's oil and gas after Budapest shifts stance
Hungary's new government has declared Russia a security threat, breaking with the Orbán era. Moscow warns this could jeopardize oil and gas
Mélenchon's debt cancellation plan stirs French election debate
Jean-Luc Mélenchon wants to cancel €600bn of French public debt held by the Bank of France. The proposal has won support from banker Matthie
Democratic Party's progressive-moderate rift deepens ahead of US midterms
Recent primary victories by progressive candidates have intensified the Democratic Party's internal battle over strategy and identity. Moder
Fidesz confronts post-Orbán future and possible dissolution after April rout
Fidesz is considering dissolution or a rebrand without Viktor Orbán after its April defeat. Tisza leads by nearly 70% in polls, while senior
Ceuta sees second night of unrest as journalists face hostility
Ceuta has seen two consecutive nights of protests over the migration crisis, with barricades and rubber bullets on Trampolín beach. Journali
Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei alive but severely injured in February strikes
Trump told Glenn Beck that Khamenei is alive but suffered severe injuries to his left arm and leg. The Iranian leader has not appeared publi
Iceland's EU referendum too close to call as polls narrow
Iceland's referendum on restarting EU accession talks is too close to call, with the latest poll showing a narrow lead for the 'Yes' camp. T
Norway's King Harald V dies; Crown Prince Haakon ascends throne
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89. Crown Prince Haakon has ascended the throne, ending a 35-year reign that saw the monarchy
Iceland's EU vote could reshape Norway's European ties
Icelanders vote Saturday on resuming EU membership talks. A 'Yes' could leave Norway as the EEA's only major non-EU member, intensifying pre
Spain lowers Ceuta minor count after duplicate records found
Spanish police have cut the estimated number of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta from 2,168 to around 1,500 after finding duplicate records. Th
UK's Burnham plans September US trip to press Trump on Ukraine aid
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a trip to New York in September to press President Trump for more Ukraine aid. He met Zelenskyy i
CIA chief's secret Moscow trip raises questions over US message to Kremlin
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Moscow, meeting Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin. The secrecy has