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The Parliament’s misspent €1.5 million
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The Parliament’s misspent €1.5 million

European political parties are misspending their cash, while the public is left in the dark about what’s going on. The European Parliament’s department of finance found political …

May 5, 2026 6:05 am CET
Rubio to meet Pope Leo, Meloni and Italian ministers in Rome
Zelenskyy hints Ukrainian drones could menace Putin’s Victory Day parade
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over alleged espionage
Europe fears Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now
Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ to test NATO
Trump says US will help free ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz
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US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo

The May 7-8 trip comes hot on the heels of Trump’s criticism of the pope and the Italian leader.

May 3, 2026 1:39 pm CET

Madrid demands release of Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said activist Saif Abukeshek had been “illegally abducted by the Netanyahu government.”

May 3, 2026 12:05 pm CET

Trump casts doubt on Iran’s new peace proposal

The president rejected a previous Iranian proposal, but conversations have continued.

May 3, 2026 8:27 am CET

US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ in Iran, Trump brags

“We’re like pirates … but we are not playing games,” Trump said at event in Florida.

May 2, 2026 2:52 pm CET

Germany plays down US troop cut, stresses Europe defense push

“If we are to remain transatlantic, we must strengthen the European pillar within NATO,” German defense minister said in response to plan to withdraw American troops.

May 2, 2026 12:40 pm CET

EU Commission says will ‘keep options open’ over Trump tariff threat

Trump said he will raise tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from the EU to 25 percent because the bloc is not living up to its end of a trade agreement struck last summer.

May 2, 2026 12:01 pm CET

Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated’ as legal deadline hits

A letter to lawmakers obtained by POLITICO attempts to justify why the administration is not seeking congressional authorization after the conflict reaches a 60-day threshold.

May 2, 2026 8:20 am CET

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

The drawdown, which comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparred with Trump over the Iran war, would leave about 33,000 U.S. troops in the country.

May 2, 2026 7:51 am CET

As Trump focuses on Iran, Europe and Ukraine strengthen ties

The president’s hostility toward NATO allies is accelerating efforts to rely less on Washington.

May 1, 2026 5:20 pm CET
Podcast

Why the ECB is in a tricky spot

The European Central Bank will meet today and make a decision that depends heavily on events happening thousands of kilometers away.  That’s because the war in Iran has pushed up energy prices and …

April 30, 2026 6:05 am CET

EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim

As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.

April 30, 2026 4:00 am CET

Mamdani would ask King Charles to return crown jewel to India

The mayor’s remarks fit into a standoff posture toward the royal family.

April 29, 2026 7:02 pm CET
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Zelenskyy opens door to Ukrainian arms exports in wartime

New rules will allow Ukrainian firms to sell surplus, war-tested arms abroad while ensuring domestic forces get priority and sensitive tech stays protected.

April 29, 2026 3:51 pm CET
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The Hungary reset: Magyar in Brussels chasing EU funds

The power shift in Budapest hasn’t happened yet — but Brussels is already engaging with what comes next. Péter Magyar arrives in Brussels as Hungary’s incoming prime …

April 29, 2026 6:05 am CET

US to release limited edition passports with Trump’s face on

The booklet will include an image of the president’s face on the inside cover and other founding-era imagery.

April 28, 2026 9:09 pm CET
Podcast

The €1.8 trillion standoff

Today on the pod, we’re talking money, money, money. An important vote on the EU’s next long-term budget is happening in the European Parliament. Zoya and Nick …

April 28, 2026 6:05 am CET

King Charles to argue for strong US-UK partnership in address to Congress

His speech comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

April 28, 2026 4:28 am CET

During Putin visit, Iran blames US for failed peace talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to discuss the war in Iran with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin later on Monday.

April 27, 2026 3:07 pm CET

Berlin turns up the heat

Europe is staring down a familiar and unwelcome set of circumstances: rising energy prices, slowing growth and growing political pressure. As the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war …

April 27, 2026 6:05 am CET

King Charles to proceed with US trip despite security concerns

U.K. and U.S. officials are working closely on security arrangements for the state visit after a gunman stormed a Trump dinner just days before King Charles heads to the U.S.

April 26, 2026 5:27 pm CET

Hungary’s Magyar heading to Brussels for talks on unlocking EU funds

Budapest risks losing around €10 billion in post-pandemic recovery funds if it fails to meet an August deadline.

April 26, 2026 3:44 pm CET

Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions

China’s commerce ministry warns Brussels that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” the interests of Chinese companies and individuals included in the 20th sanctions package.

April 26, 2026 1:39 pm CET

Trump abruptly cancels Kushner-Witkoff Pakistan trip for Iran peace talks

The U.S. president cited “too much time wasted” and confusion in Tehran’s leadership for scrapping the planned meeting in Islamabad.

April 25, 2026 7:00 pm CET

British jets scrambled as Russian drone debris crashes on Romanian territory

The U.K. fighter jets were tracking the drones as they were flying over the Ukrainian port city of Reni, 1.5 kilometers from the Romanian border.

April 25, 2026 4:39 pm CET
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