European Politics
US, Denmark and Greenland reach Arctic security deal after months of annexation threats
US, Denmark and Greenland reach a landmark security deal expanding permanent US military rights in Greenland.
Macron, King Charles and Burnham Invoke Shared History at Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition
Macron, King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spotlight Britain-France ties during the Bayeux Tapestry’s historic return to London.
Iceland Says “No” to the EU—Again
Iceland has voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union, with 52.8% rejecting the proposal in a closely contested referendum.
Zelenskyy meets Burnham in Portsmouth as UK doubles down on Ukraine support
PM Burnham used his first meeting with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm what Downing Street called “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense
At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
Norway joins France’s nuclear umbrella as ninth member
Norway has become the ninth country to join France’s “Forward Deterrence” initiative, as part of a growing European effort to strengthen regional security.
Hungary’s vote resets Europe’s right-wing map
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power.
US, EU clash over Hungarian election interference
The controversy primarily revolves around US Vice President J.D. Vance's endorsement of Orbán and his subsequent accusations of EU interference.
Who benefits from the EU-Australia’s landmark trade deal?
The deal ends 8 years of talks and aims to
significantly boost bilateral trade valued at nearly $110billion in 2024 to 2025.
France extends nuclear umbrella to Europe in major strategic shift
Macron unveils France's new nuclear doctrine, extending a "forward deterrence" umbrella to European allies while expanding its stockpile.
Death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque sparks protests
Deranque’s death sparked nationwide political reactions ahead of the municipal elections and prompted a minute of silence in the National Assembly.
European Parliament approves landmark €90b Ukraine loan
The funding aims to cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's estimated financial needs as the conflict enters its fifth year.
US and Armenia sign landmark nuclear cooperation deal
On Feb 9, 2026, US Vice President J.D. Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Portugal picks a moderate socialist as president in rebuke to the far right
António José Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party (PS) secured close to two-third of the vote in a second round runoff.
Russia launches brutal strikes amid peace talks
While trilateral negotiations were underway in Abu Dhabi, Russia launched a "barbaric" and "cynical" wave of attacks across the country.
Trump announces deal reached for Greenland
President Trump announced the Greenland "framework of a future deal" while at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan 21, 2026.
Russia, Ukraine, and US hold first trilateral peace talks since 2022
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held their first trilateral summit since the 2022 invasion on Jan 23 to 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Ukraine and US agreed on post-war security guarantees at Davos
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Davos to firm up details for the peace plan resolution.
European Parliament refers Mercosur deal to ECJ
The referral of the EU-Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has created a significant legal and political "freeze".
Trump threatens incremental tariffs over Greenland
This was one of the most severe escalations in transatlantic relations, explicitly using trade policy as a tool for territorial acquisition.
Zelenskyy meets “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris
The meeting focused on establishing robust, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is in place.
Putin stalls US-led Peace Plan
Ukrainian officials characterized Russia’s accusations of a deadly drone strike as disinformation, aimed at undermining negotiations.
10 Major Events That Shaped Geopolitics in 2025
2025 marked a turbulent shift in global power dynamics, driven by US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies, escalating conflicts across multiple regions, and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs.
India and Russia deepen strategic ties with $100billion trade target
During the 2025 India-Russia Summit, both nations adopted a new trade pact and Russia pledged "uninterrupted shipments".
Trump proposes Ukraine Peace Plan
President Donald Trump’s administration drove a US-brokered “28-point peace plan” for Ukraine in 2025, aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Ireland Presidential Election: Independent Connolly wins by landslide
Ireland's Presidential Election on Oct 24, 2025, resulted in a landslide victory for independent candidate Catherine Connolly.
France’s political crisis deepens as Macron reappoints Lecornu amid budget deadlock
France's President Emmanuel Macron confronts his gravest domestic crisis since taking office in 2017 after losing two PMs in 12 months.
Czech Election: Babiš leads ANO to decisive victory
The 2025 Czech parliamentary elections, resulted in a decisive victory for former PM Andrej Babiš and his populist ANO movement.
2025 Russian drone intrusion into Polish territory
In Sep 2025, Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russia's drones invaded its airspace during a massive strike on Ukraine.
Norway Parliamentary Election: PM Støre scores narrow victory
The election resulted in a narrow victory for the incumbent center-left "Red-Green" bloc, allowing PM Støre to secure a second four-year term.
High-stakes Trump–Putin talks in Alaska fail to deliver ceasefire
On Aug 15, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, the first face-to-face meeting since Trump's return to office.
Poland Presidential Election: PiS’s Nawrocki beats Warsaw mayor
The 2025 Polish presidential election resulted in a narrow victory for Karol Nawrocki who defeated the liberal Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.
UK and EU hold first summit since Brexit in 2025
The first EU-UK Summit since the UK's withdrawal from the European Union took place on 19 May 2025 in London to establish a "new Strategic Partnership".
Romania Presidential Election: Centrist Nicușor Dan wins do-over
The 2025 Romanian presidential election, held on May 18, 2025, resulted in a victory for the pro-European centrist candidate Nicușor Dan.
Portugal’s center-right wins election but falls short of majority in third vote in four years
The center-right Democratic Alliance (AD), led by Luís Montenegro, won the most seats but failed to secure an absolute majority.
2025 London Summit on Ukraine
The 2025 London Summit on Ukraine was held on 2 Mar 2025 in London to develop a peace plan with international leaders.
Germany’s election shifts power right as Merz takes over
The 2025 German federal election was held as a snap election on 23 Feb 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s "traffic light" coalition in late 2024.