European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Portugal bans face coverings in public spaces amid rights debate
Portugal's president has signed into law a ban on face coverings in public spaces, a measure critics say targets Muslim women. Violators fac
NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador
A former US ambassador calls NATO 3.0 a 'lipstick on a pig' as Washington reduces its role. Europe and Canada increase defence spending to 5
Burnham's EU reset: Pragmatism or political caution?
Andy Burnham has focused on domestic policy since entering Downing Street, leaving EU officials guessing his intentions. Brussels expects co
Ukraine's anti-corruption dragnet tightens around Zelenskyy's inner circle
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau has opened a fresh case involving senior officials linked to the president's office. The investigation foll
Kyiv rescue efforts under way after overnight Russian missile strikes kill at least 12
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged residential buildings. Rescue teams worked through the morni
Ukrainian protesters reject Fedorov's call for wartime elections
Protest organizers in Ukraine have rejected Mykhailo Fedorov's call for wartime elections, ending a month of demonstrations. They argue elec
Israel launches criminal probes into deaths of Hind Rajab and Gaza medics
Israel's military has opened criminal investigations into the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza. The move
Swiss government seeks extra CHF 970 million for air defence
Switzerland's government wants to add CHF 970 million to its 2026 air defence budget. The move responds to hybrid threats and delays in arms
EU backs ICC after US sanctions on court officials
EU leaders have voiced strong support for the International Criminal Court after the US imposed sanctions on its president and a senior pros
Second Ukrainian detained in Croatia over Nord Stream sabotage
A Ukrainian national has been arrested in Croatia over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. German prosecutors allege he took part in t
Latvia's eastern border: migration, drones, and defense converge
Latvia is confronting a multifaceted security crisis on its eastern border, where irregular migration, drone incursions, and hybrid threats
Russian drone strike on Kherson minibus kills four, Ukraine says
A Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people and injured several on Wednesday. President Zelenskyy condemned t