Category: Europe
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across Europe, including EU policies, NATO strategies, elections, and Europe’s influence on global politics.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that EU industrial competitiveness is under pressure from global rivals, highlighting China’s dominance in clean technology exports during a speech at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. She said unfair competition, including state subsidies, overcapacity and market distortions, is challenging European businesses and urged faster regulatory…
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Switzerland will hold a national referendum on 14 June 2026 on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, following a petition led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP). The so-called “sustainability initiative” aims to restrict immigration once the population limit is reached. Both the Swiss federal government and parliament oppose the proposal,…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced sustained criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (11 February), as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch renewed attacks over government judgement and recent political controversies. Badenoch accused the government of scandal-ridden leadership, claiming the Prime Minister “has no plan… can’t even run his own office”. She also questioned the appointment of…
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Ukraine is preparing for presidential elections alongside a potential referendum on a peace agreement with Russia, amid pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to meet a reported mid-May 2026 timeline tied to proposed US security guarantees. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to outline the plan on 24 February, marking four years since the start…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will “never walk away” from the country or the electoral mandate given to his government, amid mounting political pressure within and beyond the Labour Party. The pressure follows a series of political controversies that have raised questions over leadership judgement and policy direction. The current scandal centres…
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Keir Starmer has resisted calls to step down from Labour leadership, telling MPs he is “not prepared to walk away” despite a tumultuous past week that exposed fractures within the party. This comes after a string of resignations and criticism linked to Peter Mandelson’s resignation over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson reportedly…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to remain in office after facing mounting leadership pressure within the Labour Party, following calls for his resignation from Anas Sarwar, Leader of Scottish Labour. Speaking to Labour MPs, Starmer said he would not abandon his mandate, emphasising the government’s focus on national reform and countering the rise…
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António José Seguro has won Portugal’s presidential runoff, defeating Chega party leader André Ventura with 66.7% of the vote, according to official results with 99% counted. The Socialist candidate will serve a five-year term, replacing outgoing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who reached the constitutional term limit. Seguro campaigned as a moderate, pledging cooperation with…
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Polling stations opened at 9am local time (09:00 GMT) on Sunday (8 February) for Portugal’s presidential run-off, the first in 40 years, with 11 million voters eligible. Voters face a choice between: • Antonio Jose Seguro, 63, Socialist Party leader, who won 31.1% in January’s first round. • Andre Ventura, nationalist Chega leader, who secured…
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Protests broke out in northern Italy following the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, as demonstrators raised concerns over environmental sustainability and rising living costs. Police used water cannon after a small group fired flares and threw stones, following an otherwise peaceful march. Authorities had increased security after earlier clashes in Turin left…
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