EU Politics
Elections, groups, leaders and the fights that decide the direction of the Union.
Council Presidency Floats Near 10% Cut to Horizon Europe, Drawing Warnings Over Europe's Scientific Ambitions
The Irish presidency's negotiating plan for the next long-term budget would trim the research programme to about €158.2 billion, some €16.8 billion below the Commission's proposal, and key MEPs warn the cut could cost votes in Parliament.
Zelenskyy Unlikely to Attend Budapest 1956 Memorial, Hungarian Prime Minister Says
One in Five Europeans at Risk of Poverty, Says Mînzatu, as the First EU Anti-Poverty Strategy Gains Traction
Omnibus X: Brussels Bets It Can Cut Farm Red Tape Without Touching Food Safety
EU Leaders Demand End-of-Year Push on Competitiveness Files as Energy Prices Dominate Summit
European Council conclusions urge co-legislators to close the 28th regime, Industrial Accelerator Act and grids package by December, while pressing the Commission for short-term relief on soaring energy costs.
Center-Right Revolt Puts Brussels' Flagship Industry Law on the Brink
Three EPP lawmakers want to sink the Industrial Accelerator Act over its "Made in Europe" rules, and more than half their group quietly agrees with them
Italy’s Defence Minister Warns US Curbs on Ukraine Aid Risk Prolonging War
Guido Crosetto challenges Donald Trump’s stance, arguing that withholding military support helps sustain Russia’s invasion rather than ending it
Zelenskyy Presses EU on Satellite Lifeline After Starlink Throttling
Ukrainian forces suffered unexpected speed curbs as Brussels faces calls to secure alternative battlefield communications.
Central Bank Intervention Ruled Out as French Bond Yields Climb
The head of the Bank of France cautions that conditions for an EU-level market rescue have not been met despite rising sovereign borrowing costs.
Trump Denounces Ukraine's Resumed Energy Strikes Against Russia
Kyiv's decision to restart targeting energy sites follows an earlier pause linked to a ceasefire plan
Russia Seizes Five More European Businesses Left Behind After 2022
A new decree takes control of packaging, flooring, and hygiene subsidiaries that stayed behind.
Deadly shipwreck off Gambia reflects shift in Atlantic migration routes
At least 12 people died after a vessel sank, as tightened surveillance pushes departures further down the West African coast.
Macron Urges Full Defensive Support for Ukraine's Civilians and Infrastructure
The French president stresses the urgency of equipping Kyiv to protect citizens and vital networks as European leaders weigh long-term commitments.
Paris Braces as Student Anger and Union Mobilisation Collide Ahead of Presidential Race
The French prime minister warns youth discontent is being instrumentalised as broader street protests gather pace
Paris and Berlin Offer London a Car Deal With a Chinese Catch
France and Germany signal the UK could rejoin European automotive policy frameworks, provided Downing Street matches EU tariffs on Beijing
Paris and Berlin Hit the Brakes on Industrial Pact and Car Emission Rules
A joint push to favour European industry and water down the 2035 engine phaseout stumbles at the finish line.
Finland Rebukes Trump on Russia and Pushes EU to Rethink Asset Seizures
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo warns Europe must keep Ukraine afloat as transatlantic unity frays over the Kremlin.
Germany opens trial of Ukrainian national accused over Nord Stream sabotage
Four years after blasts severed the Baltic pipelines, a suspect appears in court in Germany over the plot to destroy the gas links.
NATO Envoys Convene Over Wave of Black Sea Shipping Drone Strikes
Ambassadors gather at alliance headquarters after Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirms talks on commercial vessel attacks.
Sweden’s Parliament Rejects Social Democratic Bid for Prime Minister
The widely expected defeat in Stockholm prolongs government talks and keeps European partners waiting on a settled interlocutor.
Tanker catches fire off Romanian coast with seven crew members missing
National authorities report a drone sighting in the vicinity prior to the maritime blaze
Moscow Expands Its Roster of Detained Westerners
A Swedish national and a Japanese reporter are held on serious charges as the Kremlin signals interest in future trades.
Bilateral baggage slows Montenegro’s path to EU membership
Zagreb insists on resolving wartime grievances and border demarcations before accession talks can close
Poland Sits Out NATO’s Fifty-Billion-Dollar Long-Range Missile Push
Warsaw stays off the roster as allied capitals launch two major joint strike initiatives in Ankara
Frontline Starlink Slowdown Rekindles Alarm Over Kyiv's Commercial Tech Reliance
Reported curbs on satellite communications disrupt drone operations, exposing the vulnerability of military reliance on private contractors.
London Deploys Royal Protocol for Zelenskyy Visit Following Trump Rift
The Ukrainian president heads to Downing Street for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and an audience with King Charles
French Left Looks to Madrid While Eyeing Debt Relief
Jean-Luc Mélenchon points to Pedro Sánchez on public finances while reiterating calls to cancel part of France's sovereign debt.
Kazakhstan Eyes Antwerp-Bruges Link to Keep Russia-Bypassing Cargo Moving
A royal state visit to Astana lays the groundwork for connecting Caspian hubs directly to Europe’s second-largest port
Student Protests in Tirana Escalate into Overnight Clashes
Demonstrations known as the Flamingo Revolution saw violent confrontations between students and police in the Albanian capital.
Trump Ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece
The envoy rejects corruption allegations as false, calling her time in Athens the honour of a lifetime.
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Power Plant and Homes, Leaving Over 600,000 Without Electricity
Missile and drone attacks kill at least three people and injure 22, causing severe blackouts across the Ukrainian capital.
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares Urges Balance as Domestic and Global Crises Converge
Madrid faces a crowded agenda ranging from snap elections and housing to Black Sea security and relations with Morocco.
European Officials Urge Washington Not to Squander Kyiv’s Refinery Leverage
Ukraine’s campaign against Russian oil facilities gives it new strength—and gives Washington a fresh headache.
Russia’s Draft 2027 Budget Directs Record Share to Military as Regional Social Spending Takes Deep Cuts
Official plans allocate nearly half the national budget to defence and security, squeezing support for foster children and family bereavement payments.
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann Takes Aim at Trump in Paris
Speaking after a primary victory, the European lawmaker warned that US political shifts threaten European unity and support for Kyiv.
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Had No Warning Before Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv
The Ukrainian president emphasizes that early intelligence sharing is vital to saving lives during aerial attacks.
French Navy Intercepts Suspected Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in Indian Ocean
Footage shows sailors boarding the vessel as maritime enforcement of sanctions against Moscow extends far beyond European waters.
Hungarian Lawmakers Roll Back Anti-LGBTQ Restrictions
Activists cheer parliament’s decision to dismantle controversial measures, while pushing for broader legal reforms.
Édouard Philippe warns Le Pen’s EU plans would ‘crack open’ the bloc
Speaking at a POLITICO event, the French center-right candidate dismissed his far-right rival’s economic proposals as political fantasy.
Russian Aerial Attacks on Kharkiv and Lviv Leave Three Dead and Dozens Injured
Missile and drone strikes hit north-eastern and western Ukraine overnight, damaging infrastructure and causing civilian casualties.