Europe News
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
- Politics
- Nicholas Vinocur, Zoya Sheftalovich
- Jan 28, 2026
The Slovak PM, a Trump ally, told leaders at last week's EU summit he was concerned about the way the U.S. president spoke to him, European diplomats said.
5 China experts on how Keir Starmer should play his China trip
- Politics
- Noah Keate
- Jan 28, 2026
POLITICO asked Beijing watchers —including an ex-diplomat and former minister — to offer advice to the British PM as he arrives in Beijing.
Merz’s conservatives push to stop far-right surge in Germany’s east
- Politics
- Nette Nöstlinger
- Jan 28, 2026
Ahead of a series of key state elections, one conservative premier’s decision to step aside is intended to prevent the AfD from coming to power.
Iranians are making history. Europe must act.
- Politics
- Shirin Ebadi, Nazenin Ansari, Nazanin Boniadi, Ladan Boroumand, Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson
- Jan 28, 2026
The people of Iran are paying with their lives, and the EU can no longer hide behind procedure.
All the economic wins Keir Starmer wants to bag in China
- Politics
- Caroline Hug, Graham Lanktree
- Jan 27, 2026
... and all the ones too tough to mention.
Mark Rutte’s Trump flattery strains NATO
- Politics
- Victor Jack
- Jan 27, 2026
The alliance secretary-general helped bring NATO back from the brink on Greenland. But some in Europe are now asking: At what cost?
'I have my own opinion' - Slot responds to Liverpool criticism
- Sports
- Jan 27, 2026
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits he's aware of the "noise" around the club after just five wins in their last 18 Premier League matches, but refuses to define what an "acceptable" outcome to the...
Czech rift deepens as president accuses foreign minister of ‘blackmail’
- Politics
- Ketrin Jochecová
- Jan 27, 2026
Petr Pavel blocked the appointment of former MEP Filip Turek as environment minister, sparking a bitter feud with the anti-establishment government.
Alcaraz dominates De Minaur to reach last four
- Sports
- Jan 27, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to become the youngest ever man to complete the career Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win against home hero Alex de Minaur in their Australian Open quarter...
UK cardiovascular crisis: Experts call for action
- Politics
- Tom Keith Roach, president, AstraZeneca UK
- Jan 27, 2026
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death, yet it is also one of the most preventable. It is time to change this.
Guardiola apologises to ref Hallam but 'defends' outburst
- Sports
- Jan 27, 2026
Pep Guardiola has apologised to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if he "feels offended", having taken issue with the official following Manchester City's victory over Wolves on Saturday. But th...
Europe must scramble to recover from its Mercosur blunder
- Politics
- Dora Meredith, John Clarke
- Jan 27, 2026
If Brussels allows this moment to pass without course correction, others won’t wait. The deal might be imperfect, but irrelevance is far worse a fate.