European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
EU Leaders Ponder Ukraine Strategy as Costa Opens Kremlin Channel
EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels dominated by Ukraine and European security. European Council President António Costa opened a diplom
EU Leaders Face Tough Budget Talks as Frugal States Clash with Cohesion Advocates
EU leaders begin negotiations on the €2 trillion common budget at a Brussels summit. Frugal states push for cuts while 16 countries defend a
Hegseth Orders Six-Month Review of US Forces in Europe, Blasts NATO Allies in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe, tying their future to allies' defence spending.
Zelenskyy Pushes for Fast-Track EU Membership, Citing Ukraine's Sacrifice and Military Strength
President Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that Ukraine merits fast-track membership because it has paid the highest price for freedom.
Costa Defends Opening EU-Russia Diplomatic Channel Amid Internal Divisions
António Costa, European Council president, has defended his move to open a diplomatic channel with Moscow, saying it was aimed at preparing
Le Maire: Core EU Six, Not 27, Is the Path to a Stronger Europe
Bruno Le Maire proposes a six-country core EU to bypass slow consensus. The E6 coalition would tackle defense, supply chains, and digital so
Péter Magyar's EU Summit Debut Marks a Shift in Hungary's European Policy
Péter Magyar made his EU summit debut in Brussels, promising a cooperative tone and substance. He met with EPP leaders and signaled reservat
Cuba's Díaz-Canel Admits Urgent Economic Reforms Needed Amid Crisis
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has admitted that the country's communist model requires urgent changes to overcome a severe crisis. He ci
Fact Check: Can EU States Legally Ban Israeli Settlement Imports?
Several EU member states are considering national bans on imports from Israeli settlements. Investigations show settlement goods still enter
Germany and Uzbekistan Forge Closer Ties as Steinmeier Visits Tashkent
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Tashkent to strengthen ties with Uzbekistan, highlighting $1.4 billion in trade and $2 bill
Lithuania’s Social Democrats Forge New Coalition After Populist Split
Lithuania’s Social Democrats have signed a coalition agreement with the Democrats “For Lithuania” and the Farmers and Greens Union, plus the