Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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German and Spanish companies pitch themselves for alternative FCAS jet
“We cannot afford to waste any more time,” Spanish companies said
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EPP wastewater resolution heads to vote without S&D and Renew backing
The vote calling for a pause in implementation may hinge on far‑right support
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Polite but deadly: John Healey skewers Keir Starmer as he heads for the door | John Crace
The defence secretary’s departure was the wrong resignation at the worst possible time for the prime minister During Wednesday’s p…
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Kallas plays down prospect of EEAS abolition
The diplomatic wing's role is 'clearly defined' in the EU's treaties, she wrote in email to staff
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ECB raises interest rates despite Iran war’s hit to EU economy
The cost of services like haircuts, restaurant meals, plumbers, and hotel stays also rose faster in recent months, from three to 3…
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The Brief – Let the budget battle commence
The proposal has already been whittled down from the €1.76 trillion initially pitched by the European Commission last July
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Cyprus backs CAP overhaul, doubles fisheries budget
The proposal would earmark more funding for rural communities
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Cyprus proposes €32.8bn cut to next EU budget as compromise between rival camps
Cyprus proposes a 2% cut — worth €32.8bn — to the EU's draft €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, in a bid to bridge the gap between …
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What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
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John Healey’s departure shows even the most sturdy MPs have a breaking point
Despite his managerial veneer and quiet approach, the outgoing defence secretary is a highly political operator If there was one t…
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Oslo pressures EU to drop moratorium on Arctic drilling
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says Europe will need more Norwegian gas in the future
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Trump’s America resettled more refugees than the EU and UK combined last year
Global resettlement figures have dropped by some 50 percent to 81,800 in a downward trend that points to the general political bac…
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Patients are dying in A&E corridors - but I've seen how things could be different | Sophie
When I started nursing at 21 we were able to deliver timely, good care. That has become nearly impossible Sophie (not her real nam…
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Unions accuse Commission of watering down protections against hazardous medicines
Cancer-linked substances remain the leading cause of work-related deaths
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Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women
Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefits Andy Burnham has ruled ou…
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Italy plans 40,000 troop increase and new reserve system under defence overhaul
The reform aims to improve readiness and response times
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Spain throws weight behind upcoming digital fairness rules
Digital Fairness Act is necessary evolution of EU's online platform rules, says Madrid
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Brussels budget battle begins with summit ‘nego box’
The 'negotiating box' for post-2027 has landed – including a 2% cut to the original proposal – giving the first indication of the …
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Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
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Poland set to block ‘essential’ EU budget stream from CO2 price
Warsaw fiercely opposes Commission plan to seize €70 billion from sale of emissions allowances
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UK defence secretary resigns with stinging attack on Keir Starmer's military spending plans
The Defence Investment Plan has faced repeated delays despite warnings that the UK's armed forces face a major funding gap.
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Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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EU seeks ‘active’ role in Cyprus talks despite Turkish opposition
Cyprus joined the EU in 2004, though the island has remained divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded
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German MPs slash military procurement deal over inflated price concerns
The majority of the contract has been made public again to secure a lower bid