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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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the European Union to “normalise relations with Russia” to regain access to cheaper energy, arguing the bloc should seek an end to the war in Ukraine in Europe’s interest. Speaking to the Belgian newspaper L’Echo, De Wever said “We must normalise relations with Russia and regain…
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Hungary’s election campaign intensified on Sunday (15 March) as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition leader Péter Magyar held rival rallies in Budapest ahead of the 12 April parliamentary election. The demonstrations coincided with Hungary’s national day and highlighted a growing political divide between Orbán’s Fidesz government and Magyar’s Tisza Party. Tens of thousands joined…
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Voters across France cast ballots on Sunday (15 March) in the first round of municipal elections for mayors and local councils in roughly 35,000 communes, from small villages to major cities. The results will influence national political narratives ahead of the 2027 French presidential election. Attention centres on key urban races, including Paris, where…
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European Union officials have condemned the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil, warning it strengthens Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. The move, announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to ease global energy prices amid conflict in the Middle East. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday (13 March) that…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin signed a renewed joint defence agreement on Friday (13 March) at the second annual UK-Ireland summit in Cork, strengthening security cooperation between the neighbouring nations. Talks also covered business and energy collaboration. The updated pact, originally established in 2015, now emphasises maritime security, cyber defence, intelligence…
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Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation enabling the country to access €44bn from the EU’s €150bn Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, arguing that EU involvement in defence financing could undermine Polish sovereignty. In a televised address on Thursday (12 March), Nawrocki said “Poland’s security cannot depend on foreign decisions,” Nawrocki said in a…
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in Brussels on Thursday (12 March) to protest economic reforms introduced by Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s conservative government. Police estimated about 80,000 participants, while unions claimed more than 100,000 joined the rally. The protest coincided with strike action that disrupted public services and forced Belgium’s two main airports…
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The presidents of Romania and Ukraine, Nicusor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a statement of intent on Thursday (12 March) to manufacture Ukrainian defence systems, including drones, in Romania. The move aims to strengthen both countries’ defence industries amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and threats along Romania’s 650 km border. Ukraine has developed advanced…
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs hosted Czech President Petr Pavel in Riga on Tuesday (10 March) for a state visit focused on defence cooperation, NATO security and support for Ukraine. Meeting at Riga Castle, the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations, expanding cooperation in the defence industry, and coordinating policy within the European Union and NATO.…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for a renewed expansion of civilian nuclear power in Europe, arguing that the ongoing US–Israel war with Iran has highlighted the continent’s vulnerability to imported fossil fuels. Speaking at the second Nuclear Energy Summit near Paris, von der Leyen said Europe’s…
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