European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Kallas-Israel Spat Exposes EU Divisions Over Middle East Policy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is at the center of a diplomatic row with Israel over alleged remarks comparing the country to apartheid
Von der Leyen Urges EU to Prepare Mandate for Russia Talks on Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to prepare a mandate for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine. She stressed that Kyiv must lead
Meloni Rejects Trump's 'Completely Made-Up' Claims About G7 Encounter
Giorgia Meloni has dismissed as 'completely made-up' Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit in Évian. The Italian
Russian Overnight Strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa Kill One, Injure Children
Overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa regions killed one person and injured children and adults. Residential buildings, vehicles, a
Cuba's Parliament Approves Sweeping Reforms to Expand Private Sector and Foreign Investment
Cuba's parliament approved 176 economic reforms to expand private-sector participation and attract foreign investment. The measures remove t
Cyprus Vows to Push EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova Forward
Cyprus's rotating EU presidency is nearing its end, but Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna says the country will keep pushing for progress on U
Russian Drones Strike Two Foreign Civilian Ships in Black Sea, Ukraine Reports
Russian drones struck two civilian ships flying flags of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Panama in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and inju
Israeli Minister Calls for Lebanon to Burn After Four Soldiers Killed
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four IDF soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
Andy Burnham Returns to Westminster, Setting Up Labour Leadership Challenge to Starmer
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 55% of the vote, returning to Westminster. He warned Labour it has a 'final chance to chang
EU Budget Battle Looms as Leaders Clash Over Spending and Russia Ties
EU leaders are gearing up for a contentious debate over the bloc's next long-term budget, with frugal states like Sweden demanding cuts whil
EU Summit: Frugal States vs Cohesion Advocates in €2 Trillion Budget Battle
The second day of the EU summit focuses on the €2 trillion budget proposal. Cyprus proposes a 2% cut, but frugal states want more. Leaders a
Vance Cancels Bürgenstock Trip as US-Iran Talks Postponed
US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland for talks on the US-Iran interim agreement. The Swiss foreign ministr