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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Poland is expanding its Baltic Sea defence by acquiring three A26 Blekinge-class submarines from Swedish manufacturer Saab, a deal worth around €2.3 billion under the Orka modernisation programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Sweden offered the best proposal based on price, capability and delivery, with the first submarine expected in 2030.…
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The UK and Norway have signed a new defence pact to jointly operate a combined anti-submarine fleet in the North Atlantic, aiming to counter increased Russian naval activity and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines. The UK Ministry of Defence reports a 30% rise in Russian vessels detected in UK waters over two years. The…
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The EU has agreed to ban all Russian gas imports from autumn 2027, marking a major shift in European energy security nearly four years after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The deal includes earlier phaseouts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and short-term supply contracts, with a separate proposal on Russian oil due in early 2026.…
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At Prime Minister’s Questions, Tory Leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer over post-budget turbulence following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ financial statement. Badenoch questioned whether leaders should resign when an organisation “descends into total shambles,” accusing the government of evading responsibility. She alleged the Office for Budget Responsibility chair was pushed out after challenging the…
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia is prepared for any confrontation with Europe, stating: ‘If Europe suddenly decides to wage war against us and starts it, we are ready right now’ He also backed military commanders who claimed full control of Pokrovsk, saying: ‘Today Pokrovsk is in the Russian army’s hands, as the commander of the…
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Lawmakers from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition are seeking to affirm that Italy’s gold reserves legally “belong to the Italian people”. The proposal, attached to the 2025 budget law, has raised concerns over potential future sell-offs. Italy holds the world’s third-largest gold reserves — around 2,452 tonnes valued at approximately €285bn — currently managed by…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the annual Lady Mayor’s Banquet to seemingly set out the government’s foreign policy priorities, placing the rise of China at the centre of Britain’s strategic outlook. Speaking in London, Starmer described China as a “defining force” in global technology, trade, and governance, stressing that the UK’s response must be…
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Tens of thousands of people protested across Sofia and more than a dozen cities on Monday (Dec. 1) in Bulgaria’s largest demonstrations in years. Organisers told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) that around 50,000 gathered outside the National Assembly, demanding the resignation of the minority government led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. Protesters voiced anger…
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UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has renewed calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to resign, alleging that the chancellor misled the public and financial markets ahead of the 2025 Budget. In an interview with Sky News, Badenoch claimed Reeves made misleading statements about a fiscal “black hole” during November 2024. Key points: • Badenoch says…
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Tens of thousands of people rallied in Madrid on Sunday (Nov. 30) demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid ongoing corruption allegations. The demonstration, organised by the People’s Party (PP) under opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, called for early elections and accused the government of losing public trust. Crowd estimates ranged from 40,000…
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