European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Romania's Senate passes integrity law that ousts Timișoara mayor Fritz
Romania's Senate passed a controversial integrity law that strips liberal leader Dominic Fritz of his mayoral mandate in Timișoara. The retr
Tehran dismisses US sanctions as talks over Hormuz shipping stall
Iran's president dismissed new US sanctions as ineffective, insisting Tehran will withstand economic pressure. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are
Data centre backlash complicates Republican midterm strategy
Republican candidates are caught between Donald Trump's enthusiasm for AI data centres and growing voter opposition. A Gallup poll shows mos
EU's return hub push faces legal and practical hurdles
Five EU countries are negotiating return hubs in Uganda and Rwanda, aiming for a deal by 2027. But legal challenges and low numbers suggest
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after integrating into national army
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been dissolved after their commander announced integration into the Syrian army. The US-backed Kurdi
Putin decree lets state take over firms hit by drone strikes
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that permits the state to take temporary control of private companies if they are judged to have failed t
Zelenskyy honours Elon Musk with Ukraine's Order of Freedom
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, citing his role in blocking Russia's use of Starlink. The honour comes
Second arrest in Swedish school sword attack as probe widens
A second man has been arrested in connection with the sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, which left a 17-year-old girl dead
US Secret Service investigates Iranian video targeting Barron Trump
The US Secret Service has confirmed it is investigating an Iranian state media video that threatens Barron Trump and claims a $10 million bo
Ukraine's €23 billion gap pressures EU as Zelenskyy seeks early loan funds
Ukraine faces a €23 billion defence funding gap and wants the EU to advance part of its 2027 loan tranche. Brussels is wary of unravelling a
Armenia detains ex-president Kocharyan in corruption crackdown
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son on charges of abuse of power, bribery, and money
CIA chief Ratcliffe makes unannounced Moscow visit, US media report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for unannounced meetings, according to US media. Neither Washington nor