European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Zapatero Appears in Court as First Former Spanish PM Charged in Democracy
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared before the Audiencia Nacional in Madrid, becoming the first former or se
Rutte Heads to Washington to Mend NATO Ties Before July Ankara Summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Washington from 23-25 June to repair relations strained by European opposition to the US-Israel
UK Minister Confident of Securing Three-Way EU Reset Deal at July Summit
The UK's EU relations minister is 'very confident' a triple deal on agri-food exports, electricity, and youth mobility will be signed at the
Iran's Political Camps React to Leaked US-Iran Deal: From Regime Change to Regime Deal
Iran's hardline establishment presents the US-Iran framework deal as a strategic win, but internal divisions persist. The IRGC retains lever
Albania's Rama Urges EU to Seize Its 'Helmut Kohl Moment' on Enlargement
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech in Berlin urging the EU to pursue enlargement with the same boldness as Helmut Kohl's re
Taliban Bans Smartphones for Afghan Government Employees, Threatens Prison
Afghanistan's Taliban leadership has banned smartphones for all government employees, with violators risking dismissal and up to six months
Trump Jokes 'I'm the Boss' at G7 Summit in Évian as Tensions Loom
Donald Trump joked he was 'the boss' upon arriving at the G7 summit in Évian, France. The light-hearted remark preceded discussions on trade
Leaked Draft Shows Iran Pledges No Nuclear Weapons, US Commits $300 Billion in Incentives
A leaked 14-point draft of the US-Iran framework deal shows Iran pledging never to produce nuclear weapons and to reopen the Strait of Hormu
EU Sanctions Influencer, PR Specialist, and Bishop for Russian Disinformation
The Council of the European Union sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity for hybrid manipulation and foreign interference on behalf of Rus
EU Parliament Approves Sweeping Migration Law Allowing Return Hubs and Home Searches
The European Parliament approved a new migration law on Wednesday, allowing EU countries to set up return hubs outside the bloc and conduct
Meloni and Trump Patch Up Rift at G7 in Évian After Weeks of Tension
At the G7 summit in Évian, Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump mended ties after weeks of public disagreements over the Iran war and energy pric
Putin Hosts ASEAN Leaders in Kazan as G7 Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders in Kazan for a summit marking 35 years of relations. Meanwhile, G7 leaders meeting in Évian-les-Bains pledge unwav