Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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Pope Leo XIV to visit European migrant hotspot of Lampedusa on 4 July, Vatican says
Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass…
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Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East
Feliks' ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by anim…
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Listen: What’s stopping the EU from being tougher against China?
As Beijing tightens its grip on key raw materials and factories fear shutdowns, the EU’s next move on trade with China will signal…
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Proposed Chips Act 2.0 fortifies Europe’s electronics ecosystem
In taking steps to reverse the offshoring trend of critical electronic parts and components, the Chips Act 2.0 could move Europe c…
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EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress
The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpre…
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What are the most liveable European cities in the world?
Urban populations continue to surge worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges. So which European cities stand out for q…
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Watch: Why Serbia’s most powerful politician just quit the presidency
Last weekend, President Aleksandar Vučić stunned the nation by announcing he will resign within weeks and call early presidential …
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Newsletter: EU-Turkey relations in spotlight ahead of NATO summit
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets autumn deadline for progress on rebalancing China trade; and European Investment Bank (EIB)…
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EIB's record €3bn Airbus loan signals EU defence shift
The European Investment Bank has granted its largest-ever commercial loan to Airbus, a record €3 billion package that signals a de…
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On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences
Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euro…
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Serbia heads for elections as EU-China trade tensions grow
US and Iranian delegations return to Qatar for fresh talks as Brussels and Beijing work to resolve key trade disputes. Meanwhile, …
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Top EU judges’ financial holdings raise troubling questions
As Luxembourg’s elite judges at the Court of Justice of the European Union quietly juggle share portfolios and politically-sensiti…
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Monaco blast not being investigated as 'terrorist' attack, public prosecutor says
An aide to France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said police were working "to find the perpetrator, who has fled."
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Likely UK PM Burnham signals shift to wealth taxes, public ownership
Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister, raising the prospect of a significant fiscal shift toward wealth t…
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Burnham poised to revive Attlee-era state ownership model
Andy Burnham, certain to succeed Keir Starmer, is drawing on postwar nationalisation blueprints, signalling a potential shift in h…
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‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings
Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says…
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Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Maso…
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Burnham’s vibe shift gives Labour one more chance but voters also need hope
The prospective new prime minister will need to deliver on his ability to communicate – and get the big decisions right When Keir …
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EU will 'come to its senses' on Israel, former Netanyahu adviser says
A former Israeli national security adviser told Euronews that the EU, which he called "irrelevant", will come to its senses and "r…
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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
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Italy's Albania migrant centre blocks EU inspection
A delegation of MEPs was denied access to Italy's offshore detention facility in Albania, exposing the operational dysfunction of …
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New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".
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The EU finds itself Trumped in north Africa
The US is emerging as the main partner for Libya and Morocco, with the EU likely to see its own influence in North Africa diluted …
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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s speech: Rewiring Britain needs Westminster to give up real power | Editorial
The country’s likely next prime minister sketches a post-Thatcherite state built on radical devolution. The test is whether Whiteh…