Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
E
European Parliament approves ‘return hubs’
‘Send them home,’ chanted nationalist and far-right MEPs
E
Europe ‘earns’ place at table with Russia, US, and Ukraine
New peace negotiations are expected during the summer
E
New rules for biotech crops clear final hurdle in Parliament
The file has been adopted after years in limbo
E
Commission tees up China clash at EU summit
EU leaders are due to discuss China and global geoeconomic imbalances on Thursday
E
Fibre broadband reached an additional 18% of the EU population in three years
The EU wants to connect 100% of households with fibre-optic networks by 2030
E
‘Record’ jet fuel output quells fear of European holiday disaster
Spectre of Iran oil shock grounding holiday flights fades as US, European refineries ramp up kerosene production
E
Kubilius calls for curbing dominance of Europe’s top defence contractors
Procurement exemptions are used for 80% of defence contracts in the EU, he said
E
Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history Downing Street is to make…
E
The EU’s asylum pact is live – but its workings remain in the dark
While EU governments have spent years debating the asylum and migration pact itself, far less scrutiny has been given to how it wi…
E
Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared
War’s impact on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely …
E
Europeans head to World Cup in droves, but which country has seen the best supporter turnout?
As the group stage heats up across Mexico, Canada and the US, Europe in Motion takes a look at the most committed supporters at th…
E
Russian warship incident in Channel deeply concerning, says Starmer
PM says firing of warning shots at yacht was reckless and UK is dealing with proxy attacks from Russia ‘every day’ Warning shots f…
E
Time to ‘stop’ frugal’ budget mentality, says German EPP chief
Germany, Manfred Weber's home country, puts more into the EU budget than it gets back and wants cuts
E
Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live
Former health secretary Wes Streeting also threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timet…
E
Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.
E
Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire
A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infa…
E
Zapatero appears before National Court as first former PM charged in Spain's democracy
The former president will testify on Wednesday and Thursday over the Plus Ultra bailout and the jewels found in his Ferraz office,…
E
PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.
E
Wes Streeting says he could launch leadership challenge next week
Former health secretary calls on Keir Starmer to step down to end ‘uncertainty and paralysis’ Wes Streeting has said he would be p…
E
Listen: Why Europe keeps giving in to Trump’s tariff threats
As Trump piles on new tariff threats and breaks past promises, EU negotiators are quietly swallowing an uneven deal rather than ri…
E
Reader Q&A: ask reporter Hannah Al-Othman anything about the Makerfield byelection
Tomorrow is Andy Burnham’s day of destiny as he seeks to return to parliament in a bid to become prime minister. Hannah Al-Othman …
E
Germany reportedly prepping to take part in Strait of Hormuz safeguarding mission
The German defence ministry has said naval units are already on standby for a possible deployment.
E
One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 drones overnight, of which 97 were intercepted. 20 drones were reported …
E
FIREPOWER: EU-UK summit gets a date
In today's edition: Chinese investment, EU leaders' summit, AI