European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Zapatero Becomes First Former Spanish PM to Face Corruption Charges in Court
Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appears before Judge Calama as the first ex-head of government charged in a corru
Germany Drafts Mandate for Strait of Hormuz Naval Mission as Legal Questions Remain
Germany's defence ministry has naval units on standby for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. A draft mandate is ready, but Chancel
G7 Leaders Forge Rare Unity on Ukraine, Sanctions, and AI at Évian Summit
G7 leaders issued a joint statement backing Ukraine and vowing to increase pressure on Russia's war economy. The summit also addressed AI go
G7 Leaders Pledge More Weapons for Ukraine, Target Russian Energy Revenue
G7 leaders have adopted a joint statement promising more air defence and long-range weapons for Ukraine. They also signal readiness to tight
Russian Drone Strike Kills One in Zaporizhzhia, Damages University
A Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia killed one person and injured seven, sparking a fire in a residential building. Ukraine's Air Force r
G7 Leaders Urge Trump to Break Ukraine Deadlock as Évian Summit Concludes
On the final day of the G7 summit in Évian, European leaders used face-to-face talks with President Trump to push for a breakthrough on Ukra
G7 Leaders Pledge Unwavering Support for Ukraine at Évian Summit
G7 leaders issued a joint statement on the final day of their summit in Évian, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine. They agreed to accel
Germany's Long-Range Strike Gap: Patriot Shortages and the IRIS-T Alternative
Global shortages of Patriot interceptor missiles are pressuring European air defenses. Germany's IRIS-T SLM provides a complementary medium-
Poland Leads NATO in Defence Spending as European Divide Widens
Poland now spends a larger share of GDP on defence than the United States, at 4.48%. European NATO members collectively lifted spending by 1
Germany and Poland Forge Closer Military Ties in New Defence Pact
Berlin and Warsaw are set to sign a defence pact focusing on Baltic Sea protection, military mobility, and cybersecurity. The deal reflects
Landmines Contaminate 58 States as UN Rights Chief Urges Renewed Commitment to Ban
At least 58 states and territories remain contaminated by anti-personnel mines, according to a new UN report. In 2024, landmines and explosi