European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
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
Ukraine's Former PM Sees US Support as Key Leverage Against Russia
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the G7 summit in Evian showed unexpected unity, dashing Moscow's hopes for a spat. He
Church of Sweden Investigates Prime Minister's Wife Over Ethical Concerns
The Church of Sweden is investigating Birgitta Ed, a Lutheran priest and wife of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, after media reports raised
European Parliament Rejects €32.8 Billion Cuts in EU Long-Term Budget Draft
The European Parliament has rejected a member-state compromise that would cut €32.8 billion from the EU's long-term budget. MEPs demand a 10
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at Yacht in English Channel, UK Investigates
A Russian navy vessel fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht about 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. The Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey
Lukashenka Apologises to Zelenskyy, Calls Him 'Young and Inexperienced'
Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka has apologised to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for past harsh comments, insisting Belarus poses no
Qatar Urges Caution as US-Iran Framework Deal Nears Friday Signing in Geneva
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Dr Majed Al Ansari described the upcoming US-Iran framework deal as a first step, not a final settleme
Swedish Court Sentences Man for Exploiting Wife in Prostitution Ring
A Swedish court convicted a 61-year-old man of aggravated pimping, attempted rape, and assault for coercing his wife into prostitution over
European Parliament Strips Immunity from Italian MEP in Huawei Corruption Case
The European Parliament has lifted the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, who is under investigation for alleged corruption and il
Ukraine Seeks License to Manufacture Patriot Systems for Europe
Zelenskyy aims to end the war before next winter, citing Russia's unwillingness to negotiate. He seeks US license to manufacture Patriot sys
Mindaugas Sinkevičius to Lead New Lithuanian Coalition After Populist Ouster
Lithuania's governing coalition has named Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the new prime minister after ousting the populist Nemunas Dawn party. The
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Restrain Lebanon Operations, Suggests Syria Tackle Hezbollah
Trump criticised Israel's Beirut strike as excessive and called for restraint. He suggested Syria's president is better placed to counter He