European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU Fails to Unite on Sanctions for Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Amid Growing Pressure
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed Monday that no unanimous agreement was reached on sanctioning Israeli National Security Minist
Two Men Convicted of Arson Plot Targeting UK Prime Minister's Properties
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc were found guilty of conspiring to set fire to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Czech Cabinet Approves Bill to End Public Media Licence Fees, Sparking Press Freedom Fears
The Czech cabinet has approved a bill ending licence fee funding for Czech TV and Czech Radio, replacing it with direct state budget financi
Ukraine and Moldova Launch EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Deadlock
Ukraine and Moldova opened the first phase of EU membership negotiations in Luxembourg on Monday, ending a two-year deadlock. The talks, hai
Spanish Police Link Diary Initials to PM Sánchez in Corruption Probe
A Civil Guard report concludes that initials in a diary seized from a former PSOE member refer to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The diary ou
UK Parliament Renovation Delays Could Add £420 Million to Final Cost
The UK's National Audit Office warns that each year of delay in restoring the Houses of Parliament adds £320-420 million to the total cost.
Swedish Military IT Consultant Faces Trial for Alleged Attempt to Spy for Russia
A former Swedish military IT consultant faces trial for attempted espionage, accused of trying to hand over classified information to Russia
UK Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action as Lawful Terrorist Proscription
The UK Court of Appeal upheld the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, reversing a High Court ruling. The ban, impo
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on French Wine Over Digital Tax Ahead of G7
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne unless France abolishes its digital services tax. The levy targets revenues of majo
Kyiv Under Heavy Missile Attack as Residents Shelter in Metro Stations
Russian missiles targeted Kyiv early on 15 June, triggering air defense interceptions. Authorities confirmed injuries as residents sought re
G7 Leaders Converge on Évian After US-Iran Framework Deal
US President Trump claims a framework deal with Iran is imminent as G7 leaders arrive in Évian. The summit agenda includes Ukraine, AI regul
47 MEPs Urge EU to Sanction Irish Alumina Exports to Russia
A coalition of 47 MEPs has written to EU trade and foreign policy chiefs demanding sanctions on Irish alumina exports to Russia. They argue