Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
Bev Craig has been confirmed as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester after Labour held the seat in a special election that required a second-round count, following Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster.
The restoration of the Russian Olympic Committee has been hailed as a diplomatic success by the Kremlin, but hardline nationalist voices at home are casting it as a humiliating concession.
Britain’s new prime minister brings an ideological tradition rarely seen at the top of Westminster politics, raising questions about what a Co-operative-influenced government could mean for the United Kingdom.
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.