European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
In Makerfield By-Election, Andy Burnham Aims to Reshape UK Labour Leadership
The by-election in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, was triggered after MP Josh Simons stepped down to allow Andy Burnham to run. Burnham, th
Misinformation Surges After G7 Summit, Targeting Trump and European Leaders
Following the G7 summit in Évian, France, social media users have been sharing misleading videos and statements about US President Donald Tr
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Moscow Oil Refinery
Russian officials report one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks of the war. Video shows massive fires at the Moscow Oil Refinery, just 1
Hegseth: Europe Must Lead on Building 'NATO 3.0' as US Shifts Focus
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged European NATO allies to spearhead the development of 'NATO 3.0,' a revamped military alliance focused
Trump Signs Interim Iran Deal at Versailles, Aiming to De-escalate Middle East Conflict
US President Donald Trump signed an interim deal with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June. The memorandum aims to de-escalate the Mi
Ukraine's Defence Minister: Crimea Will Become an Island as Drones Cut Supply Lines
Ukraine's defence minister says Crimea is being systematically isolated by drone strikes, cutting Russian ground supply lines. Kyiv has secu
Tommy Robinson's Oxford Union Appearance Sparks Protests and Free Speech Debate
Large protests in Oxford as Tommy Robinson addresses the Oxford Union. The event reignites the UK debate over free speech and giving platfor
EU Leaders Gather for Closed-Door Summit on Ukraine, China Trade, and Budget
EU leaders meet for a closed-door summit in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's membership negotiations, countering Chinese state subsidies, and a
Zelenskyy Arrives in Brussels as EU Leaders Seek to Cement G7 Ukraine Pledges
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for talks with NATO and EU leaders, following a G7 summit that yielded fresh pledges
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery in Major Drone Attack, Zelenskyy Meets NATO Chief
Ukrainian forces struck a Moscow oil refinery in a massive drone attack, the second such hit this week. President Zelenskyy confirmed the st
NATO and EU Leaders Converge on Ankara and Brussels Over Ukraine, Budget, and Security
NATO defence ministers gather in Ankara to finalise plans for next month's leaders' summit, with Ukraine and transatlantic security dominati
EU Leaders Tackle Ukraine, China Trade Imbalance, and €2 Trillion Budget in Brussels Summit
EU leaders gather in Brussels for a summit focused on Ukraine, China trade imbalances, and a €2 trillion budget. Zelenskyy joins to push for