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Why running Britain is so hard, no matter who does it
In the past 10 years, six people have had the job of running the United Kingdom. All failed to turn the country around. Good luck Wes, Andy, or Angela — you’re...
Spain’s Conservatives lose majority in Andalusia, leaving far-right deal likely
The result is a blow to moderates in the People's Party who saw Andalusia as a potential model for the national leadership.
Eurovision avoids its nightmare scenario as Bulgaria beats Israel to win
DARA's booming dance anthem was a high-energy crowd-pleaser in Vienna.
1 in 3 Reform UK voters has a positive view of Tommy Robinson
The public believes many more people support the far-right activist’s mass protests but are afraid to admit it, according to The POLITICO Poll.
Andalusia election offers clues to Spain’s political trajectory
Contest in the most populous Spanish region will help determine whether the conservative People's Party will take a moderate or hard-line approach in the 2027 g...
Poland scrambles to respond after Pentagon ditches troop deployment plan
Warsaw insists that all is fine despite the unexpected American decision — but fears are growing.
The rise and fall of French presidents’ love lives
There are allegations about Emmanuel Macron's personal life, but the French have stopped caring.
Geneva is paying the price of Trump’s retreat from the UN
Following U.S. budget cuts, the city’s international neighborhood faces decline.
Meloni’s justice ministry in turmoil as Berlusconi-era scandal resurfaces
The ministry of justice has been a magnet for trouble in recent months, including over a pardon for one of the ex-PM's former associates.
Iran is Europe’s war too, argues Trump’s former national security adviser
Iran hawk John Bolton gave short shrift to countries like Spain that have deliberately — and loudly — stayed out of the U.S. and Israeli-led conflict.
The putsch to oust Britain’s Keir Starmer is finally taking shape
After days of turmoil, Labour MPs believe the competing routes to replace their prime minister are becoming clear. It’ll take much longer than some hoped.
UK must drop ‘red lines’ for real EU reset, Brussels warns
"How revolutionary can it be?" one EU official asked, as PM Keir Starmer insists he won't support economic integration.