European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Summit: Zelenskyy to Push for Fast-Track Membership and Peace Talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address EU leaders in Brussels to advocate for fast-track membership. The summit will also expl
UK Jails Two Chinese-British Nationals for Spying on Hong Kong Dissidents
Former UK Border Force official Peter Wai was jailed for 10 years, and retired Hong Kong policeman Bill Yuen for 8 years, for spying on Hong
Bulgaria Blocks EU Sanctions on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria's new prime minister, Rumen Radev, has voiced opposition to EU sanctions on Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Rutte Deflects Hegseth's Scathing Critique of NATO Allies
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO allies in Brussels, calling them 'shameful' for not supporting the Iran war. He announced a
Spanish Graft Probe into Ex-PM Zapatero Widens to Include Daughters and Secretary
Judge José Luis Calama has placed Zapatero's daughters, Alba and Laura Rodríguez Espinosa, under investigation for their role in a company l
Moscow's 'Russian Houses' in Africa Serve as Recruitment Pipeline for Ukraine War
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reports that Russia's network of 'Russian Houses' across Africa is being used to recruit young African
Albania's Rama in Berlin: EU Needs Kohl-Style Courage for Enlargement
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the EU to show strategic courage like Helmut Kohl did for German reunification. He proposed gradu
Poland Arrests Suspect in Murder of Russian Dissident Artist, Tusk Cites Possible Kremlin Link
Polish authorities have detained a 36-year-old man with a Georgian passport in connection with the murder of Russian dissident artist Semyon
Brussels Rally Presses EU to Curb Trade with Israeli Settlements
Hundreds gathered in Brussels on 17 June to urge EU leaders to impose sanctions on Israel and halt trade with settlements. The protest coinc
Kallas and Sa'ar Clash Over Alleged Apartheid Remark
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has responded after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said he would sever all contact over reports s
Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation After Ukrainian Drone Hits Moscow Refinery
Ukraine launched a drone strike on Moscow's oil refinery, retaliating for Russia's attack on the UNESCO-protected Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Presi
Former US General: Only Trump Believes Iran Deal Will Hold as Israel-Hezbollah Risk Rises
Retired US General Ben Hodges says the situation in the Middle East is 'much worse' than four months ago. He warns that the US-Iran deal exc