Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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EU vows to implement Methane Regulation as UN chief calls for global methane cuts
"Voluntary action is no longer enough," says António Guterres
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Council makes last digital omnibus tweaks on pseudonymisation
The text refined the wording ahead of planned adoption Friday
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Three problems with the EU’s external action service — and a radical solution
Over recent decades, presidents and prime ministers have become the leading actors on foreign policy. The more important foreign p…
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EU countries face Commission rebuke over CAP reform reluctance
Commissioner warns to move away from ‘traditional’ mode
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How Israel became a test case for the EU's institutional battle over foreign policy
Diverging views on the EU's relations with Israel are exposing a growing rivalry between the European Commission and top diplomat …
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EU won’t ban ticket price gouging in digital fairness rules, McGrath says
The problem of dynamic pricing is in the spotlight due to the ongoing FIFA World Cup
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Ukraine says key Crimea rail bridge ‘no longer exists’ after drone strikes
Ukraine said it struck a major blow to Russia’s grip on the occupied Crimean peninsula, announcing the destruction of a key railwa…
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MEPs back digital euro as ‘geopolitical necessity’ to counter US payment-system dominance
“We can no longer accept that digital payments are largely dependent on the goodwill of a few foreign providers. This package chan…
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Kubilius: Europe should prepare for ‘more’ attacks following suspected targeted killing in Poland
The EU’s defence chief has cautioned that Moscow will continue provoking Europe as it falters on the frontlines, particularly afte…
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At least 20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert
After an exceptionally hot day yesterday, with temperatures above 40°C in some cities, the heatwave continues: 54 départements are…
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Free cabin bags and stronger protections: What the EU’s air passenger deal means for travellers
Behind closed doors, governments initially backed airline-friendly changes, but consumer groups and MEPs clawed back core EU passe…
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Poland-Ukraine row is 'not helpful' and plays into Putin's hands, Brussels warns
Brussels has issued a stark warning as tensions between the Polish and Ukrainian presidents escalate. "There is only one happy obs…
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Brussels could relaunch SAFE funding round as Budapest set to cut request
A smaller Hungarian request could free up €10 billion
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Taliban use Brussels visit to push for consular access in Europe
The visit comes as the Taliban seek a larger diplomatic role in Europe
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Half of Crimea goes dark after Ukraine cuts electricity, as well as fuel (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,580)
Kyiv is probing Russia’s weakened defences and testing the reach of Western cruise missiles in a bid to raise the Kremlin’s econom…
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Centralised grid planning: capitals seek to clip Brussels’ wings
Leaked Council text suggests new EU-wide funding mechanism is off the table
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Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.
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Commission sets up ‘hubs’ to prevent subsea cable sabotage
Around 98% of all internet data travels through subsea cables
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Franco-Italian summit signals consolidation rather than new defence initiatives
Defence ministers expected to sign 2026–2031 roadmap and new vision for security in the Mediterranean
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Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid clash over NATO summit
The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.
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Italian MEP slapped down in bid to overturn lead fishing tackle ban
Pietro Fiocchi may soon have another opportunity, with capitals set to vote on lead gunshot later this week
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Montblanc pens to Le Creuset ramekins: police photos show Peter Murrell’s spending habit
Haul is only a fraction of what the former SNP chief executive bought using embezzled party money Peter Murrell jailed for five ye…
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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.
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‘A historic day’: European Parliament backs digital euro
Supporters say scheme is crucial to reduce Europe's dependence on US payment providers