Europe stands as a complex arena of supranational cooperation and diverse national interests. In the European Politics section of Global Politics, we provide a comprehensive examination of the forces shaping the continent. From the legislative halls of Brussels to the internal political shifts within individual member states, we analyze the critical issues that define the modern European landscape.
Our editorial team focuses on the strategic developments that impact the stability and future of the European region:
European Union Governance: Detailed reporting on the decisions of the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU, focusing on economic policies and regulatory frameworks.
National Sovereignty and Regional Trends: Monitoring domestic elections, the rise of political movements, and the delicate balance between national interests and European integration.
Security and Defense Architecture: Analysis of the continent’s security posture, including EU-NATO relations, regional conflicts, and the strengthening of European defense capabilities.
At Global Politics, we look beyond the surface of daily headlines to provide the necessary context for understanding Europe’s role on the international stage. We explore how internal European challenges—from migration and energy security to fiscal integration—influence global geopolitical stability. Our goal is to offer our readers a clear, unbiased perspective on the political dynamics that drive one of the world’s most influential regions.
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Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday (3 September), the UK government said Sunday, as growing numbers of arrivals have exacerbated tensions between Britain and France. The defence ministry said 960 migrants were detected making the…
Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) Director Ergys Verdho has asked for EU assistance in combatting the energy crisis, joining calls from Prime Minister Edi Rama and other regional leaders over fears of high prices and plunging temperatures as winter draws nearer.…
Giorgia Meloni, set to lead a new Italian government with two parties once close to Moscow, warned on Sunday (4 September) of the risk posed to Western nations by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it the “tip of the iceberg”…
Italy’s long history of politicians relying on EU institutional infrastructure and resources to increase their profiles back home comes to the forefront in upcoming national elections, where 12 out of 76 Italian MEPs have presented their candidacy. Fratelli d’Italia, the…
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
US and Hungarian conservatives must join forces in 2024 elections to “take back” institutions in Washington and Brussels from liberals who threaten western civilization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Thursday (4 August). Orbán, a Hungarian nationalist who was addressing…
Italy’s outgoing government approved on Thursday (4 August) a decree to reform the country’s notoriously slow criminal justice system, according to government officials, paving the way for the finalisation of a broader reform needed to keep European Union funds flowing.…
British Conservative frontrunner Liz Truss won further heavyweight endorsement Monday (1 August) as party members began a month of voting to decide the next occupant of 10 Downing Street. Truss’s lagging rival, Rishi Sunak, vied to make up lost ground…
Mark Rutte became the longest-serving prime minister in the Netherlands’ history on Tuesday (2 August), a testament to his energy for the job – as well as the political survival skills he has honed over his 12-year tenure. “I feel…
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. In today’s news…
The UK government appears to have shelved plans to introduce a bill that would override the controversial Northern Ireland protocol. Government officials confirmed on Thursday (5 May) that the Queen’s speech next Tuesday, 10 May, which sets out the government’s…
With the ongoing French EU Council presidency and the upcoming parliamentary elections, Emmanuel Macron will enjoy no grace period at the start of his second mandate and the opposition, both on the left and the right, is more determined than…