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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At Labour’s conference, Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Nigel Farage and Reform UK, prompting a sharp response from the Reform leader. Farage said Labour’s focus on him and his party was excessive and accused the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of attacking Reform because they could not win “on the arguments.” He defended his party’s…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer used his keynote speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool to outline priorities for government, balancing political strategy with policy announcements. – Keir Starmer delivers keynote speech Key points from the speech: Challenging Reform UK: Starmer framed Nigel Farage and Reform UK as Labour’s main opponent, contrasting their vision with Labour’s…
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France, Belgium, and Spain have spent more on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) than on direct aid to Ukraine since 2022, according to a report by Greenpeace Belgium. The study found that these three states, alongside the Netherlands, accounted for 95% of EU LNG imports from Russia between 2022 and mid-2025. Spending reached €34.3 billion,…
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The Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, has won Moldova’s parliamentary election with 50.2% of the vote, defeating the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc on 24.2%. – Pivotal vote • European support: European Council President Antonio Costa said the vote showed Moldovans’ commitment to “democracy, reform, and a European future.” Leaders of…
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have rejected pressure to end Russian oil imports, speaking at a joint appearance in Esztergom, Hungary. – Orban and Fico resist EU pressure Fico stated that energy policy is a matter of national sovereignty, saying: “No one should tell us where to get our…
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Denmark has banned all civil drones for a week ahead of two European summits after multiple sightings over military sites. The Danish armed forces reported drones over air bases — including the country’s largest, housing F-16 and F-35 jets — and an army regiment headquarters. – Denmark bans civil drones The ban, effective Monday to…
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Keir Starmer, Labour leader and UK Prime Minister, has described Reform UK’s proposal to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as “racist” and “immoral”. The plan, announced by Nigel Farage, would require legal migrants to reapply for visas under stricter rules, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. – Starmer calls Reform UK Speaking to…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revived plans for compulsory ID cards, a policy once championed but abandoned under Tony Blair, as he seeks to reset his leadership before the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. – Starmer revives Starmer argued the move would help tackle illegal migration and address public concerns. Critics, however, see echoes of…
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Moldova is holding parliamentary elections that could shape its future direction between closer integration with the European Union or alignment with Russia. – Moldova votes in pivotal parliamentary elections Polling stations opened at 7am local time and will close at 9pm, with results expected later today (Sep. 28). Voters will elect 101 members of parliament,…
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The European Union is developing plans for an integrated drone defence system to protect borders and critical infrastructure across the continent, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius announced. The move follows repeated Russian airspace violations in recent weeks. -EU plans drone defence system EU defence ministers agreed on a multi-layered approach, combining radars, acoustic detection, and…
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