Europe News
Iran war threatens a global recession, Finland’s Stubb warns
- Politics
- Tim Ross
- Mar 27, 2026
The U.S. president’s European golf buddy calls for extra efforts to stop regional conflicts from spiraling toward World War III.
Man arrested on suspicion of Chinese spying was in UK parliament as recently as January
- Politics
- Andrew McDonald
- Mar 27, 2026
David Taylor held a key role in a cross-party group of MPs on relations with Qatar.
Let it go! How the EU would benefit from being more like Disney
- Politics
- Paul Dallison
- Mar 27, 2026
Welcome to Declassified, a weekly humor column. Is being the president of France a Mickey Mouse job? The answer is clearly yes, as Emmanuel Macron will spend Friday at Disneyland Paris, visiting the o...
Bellamy left frustrated as Wales' World Cup dreams are ended by Bosnia
- Sports
- Mar 26, 2026
Wales manager Craig Bellamy says he's "disappointed" his side couldn't hold on for victory in their World Cup play-off semi final against Bosnia-Herzegovina, as they conceded an 86th minute equaliser,...
Bayern dismiss £170m Olise link - Friday's gossip
- Sports
- Mar 26, 2026
Bayern Munich want to keep Michael Olise, despite Liverpool interest and possible bid worth more than £170m, while Manchester United will make a formal approach for Sandro Tonali and Arsenal's Myles L...
Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland's World Cup dreams
- Sports
- Mar 26, 2026
Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are brought to an end, as they're beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo, as the home side close in on qualifying...
NATO report card: Who gets a gold star and who gets detention?
- Politics
- Victor Jack
- Mar 26, 2026
While all allies reached the 2 percent of GDP spending target on defense last year, there’s still a big gap in what countries shell out.
Text messages by trade czar Šefčovič reveal early concerns over EU-US deal
- Politics
- Max Griera, Camille Gijs
- Mar 26, 2026
Six months after the commissioner wrote his U.S. counterparts, they have yet to address European complaints over high steel tariffs.
Keir Starmer tries to move on from his Morgan McSweeney era
- Politics
- Dan Bloom
- Mar 26, 2026
Downing Street is unlikely to name a permanent chief of staff until May — and until then, McSweeney's shadow hangs in the air.
AfD leaders want to keep distance from unpopular Trump before key eastern elections
- Politics
- Nette Nöstlinger, Pauline von Pezold
- Mar 26, 2026
While the AfD rank-and-file deepens ties with MAGA, party leaders are quietly pressing members to dial back overt displays of affinity for Trump.
Australia trade deal brings back Macron’s Mercosur nightmare
- Politics
- Giorgio Leali
- Mar 25, 2026
France's trade minister tells POLITICO that the EU-Australia deal is "balanced" despite mounting opposition from farmers.
Ribera emphasizes EU sovereignty while deepening Silicon Valley ties
- Politics
- Christine Mui, Chase DiFeliciantonio
- Mar 25, 2026
After meetings with top Silicon Valley executives, Teresa Ribera doubled down on red lines around mixing the EU’s tech rules with trade negotiations with the U.S.