European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Polish President Nawrocki Vetoes Civil Partnerships Bill, Citing Constitutional Concerns
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill to legalize civil partnerships, calling it a threat to the constitutional status of marriage.
Zelenskyy's Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Protests Over Defence Minister's Dismissal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's attempt to reshuffle his wartime cabinet has backfired, triggering protests in Kyiv and other cities. The dismissal of
Greece Blocks EU Sanctions on Russian LNG, Demands Transit Exemption
Greece is blocking EU sanctions on Russian LNG, seeking an exemption to continue shipping to non-EU clients. The move threatens the entire s
CIA Files Confirm Chavismo's Vote-Rigging Capacity Since 2012
Declassified CIA documents confirm Venezuela's Chavista regime possessed machinery to alter up to 1.5 million votes since 2012. The files do
Merz and Macron Meet in Cologne to Salvage Franco-German Defence Cooperation
Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron met at the Noervenich air base near Cologne for a joint defence council. The talks aim to revive cooperat
Hungary's Magyar Seeks Refund of EU Migration Fines and Recovery Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is pushing for a refund of EU migration fines, arguing that other member states are adopting similar b
Sánchez to Attend Spain-Argentina World Cup Final in New York, Then Fly to Algeria
Pedro Sánchez will travel to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. He will sit in the VIP box with the Kin
Andy Burnham Set to Become UK Labour Leader and Prime Minister
Andy Burnham will be announced as Labour leader on Friday, becoming UK prime minister on Monday. He promises to be 'unashamedly Labour' and
NATO’s Public Image: Strong in Poland and Sweden, Weak in Greece and Turkey
Most NATO citizens view the alliance positively, but opinions vary sharply by country. Poland and Sweden show strong support, while Greece a
Greece Blocks EU Sanctions on Russian LNG, Djibouti Visit Signals EU Security Ambitions
Greece is blocking the 21st EU sanctions package over a ban on transporting Russian LNG, arguing it won't hurt Moscow. EU foreign policy chi
Middle East Tensions Deepen as Europe Turns to Security and Rule of Law
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes, abandoning a June ceasefire. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Ethiopia and Djibouti to bolster
Top MEP Warns EU Market Restrictions Could Destabilize China's Economy
German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China, warns that restricting Chinese acce