Politics

Russia’s Ukraine invasion prompted a swift rethink in parties that have resisted joining the defense alliance for decades.

His support for Ukraine is putting him at odds with his party’s non-interventionist wing.

Social Democrats and the liberal Free Democrats perform poorly as conservatives and Greens gain in ‘mini federal election.’

Stoltenberg says Turkey ‘has made it clear’ it doesn’t intend to block applications by Sweden and Finland.

Formal application to defense alliance could come as soon as Monday.

Europeans threw their support behind the battered country at music contest; UK comes in second.

Helsinki can handle ‘all kinds’ of threats as it readies NATO application, Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto tells POLITICO.

Group of Seven also says Taiwan has to be kept peaceful, underlining fears of Chinese military aggression.

The move could have a negative effect on Russia-Finland relations, the Kremlin said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the visit a powerful signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine, as well as the American people.

Group of Seven ministers pledge further support to Ukraine.

If Musk’s offer to buy Twitter succeeds, he’ll inherit the content moderation challenges that come with a potential return of the rule-breaking former president.

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For decades, Finland and Russia connected their two countries across a long border. In a matter of weeks, those connections were severed.

Hungary’s stalling stirs outrage in Kyiv but Brussels diplomats still predict a deal.

Democratic Unionists hope Boris Johnson will bolster their anti-protocol cause when he visits Monday.

An ascendant far right is building in obstacles at the regional level to getting abortions.

Embarrassing redaction fail piles pressure on Greek authorities facing allegations of migrant pushbacks.

Turkish president says he doesn’t want alliance to repeat ‘mistakes.’

New tranche of €500M in financial aid boosts fund for Kyiv’s weapons purchases.

The legislature at the troubled heart of Belfast power-sharing won’t be allowed to elect a speaker, blocking its operation.

Police blame IT system for brief detention of Enrique Mora, who claims violation of Vienna Convention.

Meeting to discuss party restructuring went ahead while Brits were being urged to work from home.