Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
Fears within the Trump administration that officials could face international prosecution after leaving office are shaping a broader policy of hostility toward multilateral legal institutions, raising concerns among European allies.
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez remains one of Europe’s most polarising and durable political figures, combining progressive ambition with a talent for political survival that has kept him in power despite formidable opposition.
The rupture within Law and Justice — once the most powerful political force in Poland — could reshape the country’s conservative landscape ahead of the 2027 parliamentary elections.
Independent legal experts say a corruption raid linked to Hungary’s Fidesz party followed proper judicial procedure, dismissing political claims of rule-of-law violations as unfounded.
As blazes scorch French countryside, Marine Le Pen’s party is framing the crisis as proof of state failure — turning natural disaster into electoral opportunity.
As Romania’s political crisis deepens and snap elections become increasingly likely, hard-right AUR leader George Simion is positioning himself to capitalise on widespread voter frustration with the country’s mainstream parties.
Britain’s new prime minister held a warm first meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and pledged an early visit to Kyiv, signalling strong continuity in London’s support for Ukraine.
Poland’s left-wing Green movement is rethinking its strategy after Andy Burnham’s Labour surge begins drawing progressive voters away from smaller populist formations, reshaping competition on the European left.
An alleged Islamist attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade has reignited debate in Germany over LGBTQ+ safety, religious extremism, and the values underpinning open democratic society.
FDP leader Wolfgang Kubicki has called Islamism a growing threat to German freedoms after a violent attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade, sparking renewed debate about extremism, security, and liberal democratic values.