European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Far-right surge in Saxony-Anhalt tests Germany's political taboos
Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt could give the far-right AfD a path to power, breaking a post-war taboo. Two MEPs clash over the ca
Belgium resists EU push to seize Russian assets for Ukraine
Belgium has again rejected EU proposals to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, citing legal and financial risks. The push comes as Ky
Ceuta crisis sparks right-wing backlash against Spain's Sánchez
Around 500 people protested outside the European Parliament over Spain's handling of the Ceuta migrant surge. EPP and Patriots for Europe la
Trump becomes first sitting US president on a circulating coin
The US Mint has issued a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump, the first time a sitting president appears on a circulating coin. The coin, availab
EU prepares multibillion-euro package for Ukraine's air defence as Patriot stocks dwindle
Brussels is reviewing a multibillion-euro request from Kyiv to fund PAC-3 Patriot interceptors. Approval could come next week, with possible
Kyiv formally warns ICAO that Russian airspace is unsafe for airlines
Ukraine has formally notified ICAO that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian aviation due to increased military activity. Foreign Ministe
Iceland's EU referendum: How disputed claims shaped the No vote
Iceland's 29 August referendum rejected resuming EU membership talks by 52.8%. Misleading claims about fisheries exemptions and membership c
Von der Leyen: Russian drone sabotage in Europe is the new normal
Ursula von der Leyen called the Leipzig drone incident part of a broader pattern of Russian escalation, saying Europe must treat infrastruct
Italy's foreign minister warns of Russian meddling ahead of general election
Italy's foreign minister warns Russia may attempt to interfere in next year's general election, calling it a concern for the entire EU. He a
Spain orders probe into claim Moroccan forces guided Ceuta migrant surge
Spain's interior minister has ordered a police check into a report that a government agency blamed Moroccan security forces for July's mass
EU prepares new sanctions over forced deportation of Ukrainian children
Brussels is finalising new sanctions against 27 Russian figures and groups involved in the forced transfer and re-education of Ukrainian min
Europe unites against Russian hybrid attacks as Germany blames Kremlin for Leipzig drone
EU foreign ministers met in Ireland and pledged unity against Russian hybrid attacks. Germany formally blamed Moscow for a drone incident at