Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
The redistribution of senior European Parliament posts at the term’s midpoint is exposing fractures in coalition agreements and setting off a complex summer of political negotiation among the chamber’s major groups.
Vice President JD Vance has openly admitted the Trump administration mismanaged the release of Epstein-related documents, blaming former Attorney General Pam Bondi for overstating what the files actually contained.
Britain’s energy secretary is pursuing an uncompromising green agenda while simultaneously angling for a larger role in Cabinet — but his combative style is dividing opinion inside Whitehall.
President Zelenskyy’s removal of reform-linked Defence Minister Fedorov in a sweeping cabinet overhaul has triggered warnings from Ukrainian military volunteers that the decision risks undermining hard-won institutional progress at a critical moment in the war.
With President Zelenskyy overhauling his government and Russian attacks intensifying, the European Union is moving to deepen its support for Ukraine at a critical juncture in the conflict.
A sweeping proposal to expand hunting rights in Italy has inflamed domestic divisions and raised fresh concerns in Brussels over wildlife protection commitments.
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has warned that prioritising national sovereignty over European integration effectively cedes ground to the United States and China, calling instead for a unified approach to global competition.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is reportedly centring his local election campaign on personal grievance and victimhood narratives, raising questions about whether the strategy can broaden the party’s appeal beyond its core base.
EU member states are in the final stages of negotiations on a new sanctions package targeting Russia, as diplomats work to bridge remaining differences while managing a packed schedule of enlargement talks.
The veteran Republican senator was among the most prominent advocates for Israeli security interests and military action against Iran in the United States Congress, leaving a significant gap in Washington’s foreign policy landscape.