Focus moves to Spanish King as PP eyes minority government
Alberto Núñez Feijóo is gunning to become the King's pick for PM amid claims his centre-right Partido Popular has garnered enough support to form a minority government.
From the capitals
Latest reporting and analysis on from the capitals.
What the Pope gets right on Europe – and the EU’s mainstream media aren’t reporting
Pope Francis’s tenure has proven controversial: many criticise him for being too liberal and undermining traditional Catholic doctrine.
Centre-right has demolished ‘firewall’ with hard-right, says European Parliament Vice-President
Centre-right parties across Europe are themselves being drawn further to the Right and happily cooperate with parties that would have previously been considered…
Kosovo scales down tensions with Serb minority
Tensions seem to be easing further in Northern Kosovo;
Austria calls for cash use in stores to be made a ‘constitutional right’
The Austrian Government has announced plans to enshrine the right to use physical cash as part of the country’s constitution.
Macron attacks French opposition for not being ‘pro-EU enough’
French President Emmanuel Macron has lashed out at the French opposition, denouncing both the Left and the Right in the country as not being “pro-EU enough”.
Conservatives are ‘evil’, UK bank staff say in leaked messages
Leaked messages from a British online bank have shown staff members deriding Conservatives as being "evil", a report in the British press has claimed.
Spanish elections: Now Canary Islands MP says SHE is kingmaker
Another kingmaker has emerged in Spanish politics following last month's inconclusive elections: an MP from the Canary Islands.
Medvedev warns of ‘nuclear response’ if Ukrainian offensive succeeds
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on July 30 that Moscow “would have to use a nuclear weapon” if Ukraine’s apparent counteroffensive was successful.
French Government ‘folds’ to police demands
The French Government appears to have folded over demands from police unions in France.
Niger coup ‘no done deal’, France insists, even as support grows
The military coup in Niger has not yet succeeded, the French Government has insisted, while stating it is “illegitimate” and “deeply dangerous” for the region.
China’s push to expand BRICS membership falters
India and Brazil are pushing back against a Chinese bid to rapidly expand the BRICS group of emerging markets to grow its political clout and counter the US, officials…
Spain: Basques demand direct participation from Sánchez in premiership negotiations
The leader of the Spanish Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) Andoni Ortuzar has demanded the direct involvement of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in negotiations with…
Sacked French former minister’s new diplomatic role sparks outrage
The recently dismissed French Minister of Education Pap Ndiaye has landed himself a cushy job in high European circles, sparking outrage among the opposition.
North Korea rolls out red carpet for Russia’s defence minister
North Korea has welcomed Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu, rolling out the red carpet for the senior official upon his arrival to the country's capital…
Niger soldiers claim military coup after President is detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by the presidential guard.
Macron fighting to keep New Caledonia French
French President Emmanuel Macron is fighting to keep a small island territory seceding from France.
Armenians warn of ‘imminent ethnic cleansing’ as enclave blockade continues
"Prevent imminent ethnic cleansing!
Irish party in chaos after €400,000 pot of gold ‘disappears’
A marginal political party operating in Ireland has been left in chaos after the disappearance of its “pot of gold” - literally.
Unruly French MPs hit with record year of parliamentary penalties
The French Parliament has dished out a record number of disciplinary penalties to unruly MPs and party deputies this year.
Berlin mayor wants to enshrine LGBTQI+ in German Constitution
The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has promised to amend the constitution and add “sexual identity”…
Macron and French police headed for confrontation
Emmanuel Macron is headed for confrontation with his own police force amid demands that he change the country's legal system.
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorism’ after drone strike near Moscow army HQ
Russia has accused Kyiv of "terrorism", saying that two Ukrainian drones had damaged buildings in Moscow, including one close to the Defence Ministry's headquarters…
Meloni may signal plan to exit China Pact during US visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could notify the US as soon as this week about her plan to pull Italy out of a controversial investment pact with China, according…
Moldova under pressure as pro-Russian governor installed in autonomous region
The inauguration in Moldova of a new pro-Russian governor may spell fresh trouble for the embattled nation.
Latest Parliament Euro-federalism push likely stillborn
The European Parliament's main parties reached a late-night agreement on July 18 on a push to eliminate Members States' veto power, a move which would increase federalisation…
Ukraine asked Blair government for help joining the EU, documents reveal
Ukrainian officials approached the UK Government, then under Prime Minister Tony Blair, for help in joining the European Union in 2002, documents released by the…
Europe’s strategic future is now inextricably tied to the Indo-Pacific
In Vilnius last week the centre-stage was taken by the mini-drama over Ukraine’s future NATO prospects – and by President Zelensky’s quite extraordinary Twitter…
Spain: Feijóo in live TV cock-up
With less than a week before Spain's General Election, Partido Popular (PP) leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, was facing backlash for getting facts wrong in a live…
Macron to ‘reshuffle government’ in bid to end period of chaos
French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be planning a major ministerial reshuffle as he tries to stop his government and France's economy from sliding further…