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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Kosovo’s parliament has failed to re-elect Albin Kurti as Prime Minister, deepening a political stalemate that could lead to snap elections. Kurti, head of the Vetevendosje movement and currently serving in a caretaker role, secured only 56 of 120 votes, falling short of the majority needed to form a government. Opposition parties — the Democratic…
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Independent lawmaker Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election, taking 63% of the vote and defeating Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, who secured 29.5%. The 68-year-old former barrister was formally declared president on Saturday evening after ballots were counted across all 43 constituencies. Connolly pledged to be “a president who listens, who reflects and who speaks…
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The European Union is developing a new strategy to reduce its dependence on Chinese critical raw materials, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The move follows Beijing’s tighter export controls on rare earths introduced in October 2025. Von der Leyen warned that Europe’s industries face “clear risks,” as over 90% of the…
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Demonstrations persisted this past week outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel, which houses asylum seekers, following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident. The demonstrations have seen participants carrying Irish flags, chanting anti-immigration slogans, peaceful rallies, and clashing with police. Source: Al Jazeera Follow on…
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Croatia’s parliament has voted to reinstate compulsory military service, citing growing regional insecurity following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers passed the measure by 84 votes to 11, with 30 abstentions. The new policy introduces a two-month basic training programme, beginning with medical checks for citizens born in 2007 by the end of 2025. • Service…
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Europe is racing to secure vital critical minerals for its defence and clean energy sectors, as dependence on China raises growing strategic risks. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that a “crisis in the supply of critical raw materials is no longer a distant risk”. The EU will launch consultations by year-end on…
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The UK’s ruling Labour Party has suffered a major electoral setback in Wales, losing a by-election in Caerphilly — a seat long considered a Labour stronghold — to Plaid Cymru. The vote underscores growing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, which faces economic stagnation and public concern over immigration. • Plaid Cymru secured 47%…
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Nearly 37,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to the UK so far in 2025 — exceeding the total for all of 2024, according to figures released by the Home Office on 23 October. The figures present a growing challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who vowed to “smash the gangs” behind small boat crossings.…
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Hundreds of thousands gathered in Budapest on Thursday (Oct. 23) in rival demonstrations backing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main challenger, Péter Magyar, ahead of Hungary’s 2026 general election. Orbán led a government-backed “peace march” across the Danube River, using his speech to criticise the EU and Ukraine, claiming Western support had dragged Europe…
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EU leaders have agreed to continue supporting Ukraine’s financial needs for the next two years but postponed a decision on using €140bn (£122bn) in frozen Russian assets until December, following objections from Belgium. The plan, which would use profits from assets held at Euroclear as a “reparations loan”, faced legal and financial concerns. Belgian Prime…
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