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Politics
Belgian court halts arms transit to Israel via Flanders
Est. 2minRuling says Flemish government failed to assess whether weapons transfers complied with international law.
Von der Leyen’s mission impossible one-fits-all defence programme
Est. 4minCommission outlines how EU defence industry policy will be streamlined into a single document.
Poland withdraws ambassador after Hungary grants ex-minister asylum
Est. 2minThe Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not say whether a new ambassador would be sent to Budapest
Brussels launches legal action against Spain over bank merger powers
Est. 2minThe Commission argues that Madrid's move undermines EU financial regulation and legal certainty for cross-border banking deals
UK teenagers could soon vote in general elections as government plans to lower voting age to 16
Est. 3minOther planned changes include introducing automated voter registration and making UK-issued bank cards an accepted form of ID at polling stations, which could see a huge rise in voter numbers.
Germany, UK pledge to coordinate on nuclear deterrence, security in landmark treaty
Est. 4minThe joint pledge aligns with Merz’s controversial push to extend the Anglo-French nuclear deterrent to the rest of Europe.
Zelenskyy names outgoing justice minister as Ukraine’s US envoy
Est. 2min"All the necessary procedures for approving her candidacy with Washington as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States are underway," the Ukrainian president wrote on social media.
Czech distrust in EU runs high ahead of October vote
Est. 3minOne in four Czechs also believe the EU has the power to overturn national election results
France secures €1.6 bln cut in planned EU budget contribution
Est. 1minParis trims its EU bill after behind-the-scenes push, handing Bayrou a win, easing pressure on his austerity drive and spoiling Le Pen’s narrative.
Spain boosts cooperation with ‘key partner’ Mauritania on migration, security
Est. 2minMadrid renews migration pact with Mauritania, eyeing tighter controls, deeper security ties amid rising regional instability, and intensifying business, trade and investment relations.
Arrest in Russia-linked school bomb threats sparks Czech-Slovak row
Est. 2minCzechia blasts Slovakia for omitting Russian link in school bomb threat case, accusing Bratislava of framing Ukraine while burying key intel.
Ex-PM Barnier seeks political comeback with a bid in Paris by-election
Est. 3minFormer EU Brexit negotiator seeks return to frontline politics, entering race for French parliamentary seat.
EU trade chief heads to Washington for a new round of trade talks
Est. 2minA technical team from the European Commission – which leads on trade for the 27-country bloc – had already travelled to Washington this week for more talks with US officials.
Le Pen’s family fails to block EU Parliament demand to repay €303,000
Est. 3minJean-Marie Le Pen died in January 2025, but the case was taken up by his daughters, including far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
A huge new EU competitiveness fund?
Est. 13minIn today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Macron’s MEPs changing leader after infighting, keffiyeh chaos in the European Parliament, and the ECR keeping hold of the migration files.
Italy split over pro-Putin conductor’s concert
Est. 1minItaly debates Kremlin-linked conductor Gergiev’s upcoming state-backed concert, as critics warn it risks normalising Russian propaganda.
Commission toys with massive €522 billion competitiveness budget
Est. 2minDocument seen by Euractiv suggests a larger overall budget between 2028 and 2034, worth €1.717 trillion.
The Brief – Why Europe has succumbed to Chinese whispers
Est. 5minEurope is stumbling across the world stage, treating friends like vultures and vultures like friends. But it lacks the moral clarity and courage to do anything about it.
Bayrou bets big on austerity with spending freeze and holiday cuts
Est. 5minBayrou’s no-spending pledge, healthcare cuts, and plan to axe public holidays set the stage for what may be his biggest political gamble yet
Slovakia stalls new Russia sanctions, demands stronger energy guarantees
Est. 3minFico says Slovakia will not block EU sanctions if it receives credible guarantees to ease the impact of phasing out Russian energy.
EU delays decision on 18th sanctions package on Russia
Est. 3minThe proposed set of punitive measures targets Russia's financial and energy sectors in response to President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.
Fico’s Slovakia failing on rule of law and EU fund oversight, MEPs warn
Est. 3minMEPs raise alarm over media intimidation, political retaliation, and democratic backsliding, drawing parallels with Hungary’s trajectory.
Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach
Est. 2minIn February 2022 a spreadsheet containing the names and details of almost 19,000 Afghans who had asked to be relocated to Britain was accidentally leaked by a UK official, the UK defence minister said on Tuesday.
European Commission questions legitimacy of Spain’s Amnesty Law
Est. 2minThe Commission has previously raised concerns over the rule-of-law implications of the legislation.