David is the Europe team’s leader and senior editor. David has a background in EU financial and immigration legislation.
Almost exactly a year after last October’s parliamentary snap elections, Icelanders will head to the polls again today. The new
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Today, Kenyans head to the polls, for the second time in three months, to elect a president. The August 8 vote —won
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The heads of 27 EU member states (minus Britain) meet today to discuss a number of pressing internal and external
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Four years after the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor’s Office was first proposed by the European Commission, the European
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It is war-gaming season in Europe. While Russia recently concluded its Zapad drills, Sweden will enter the final phase of its Aurora
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Russian and Belarusian soldiers will march in unison today, as their countries commence the quadrennial Zapad—Russian for “West”—military exercise. According
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The Niger Delta Agitators, a coalition of militant groups operating in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, has cancelled Operation Zero Oil,
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India’s interior minister will head to the troubled state of Jammu and Kashmir in the country’s north today. With the
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Today, Germany’s chancellor and her main challenger face each other in the first and only televised debate ahead of the
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After being sworn in on Tuesday, Uhuru Kenyatta calls the first sitting of Kenya’s 12th parliament today. MPs aligned with the National
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Pakistan’s election commission will release the candidate list today for September’s by-election in the constituency previously held by Nawaz Sharif.
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Jim Mattis arrives in Kiev today just in time to commemorate 26 years of Ukrainian independence from the USSR. The
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Sher Bahadur Deuba commences his four-day state visit to Nepal’s southern neighbour today, his first since assuming office in June.
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The second most senior Vatican official, Pietro Parolin, arrives in Russia today to hold talks with Patriarch Kirill, head of
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This week, Her Majesty’s government will release an official document detailing its view on a Brexit deal. The paper will
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Argentinians will head to the polls today to determine the candidates for October’s legislative midterm elections. Observers will especially be
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Kia Motors, the world’s eighth-largest car manufacturer, launches its carsharing service WiBLE in Seoul today. South Korea’s capital already counts more than 9,000 users
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European Council President Donald Tusk will be questioned about his role in the 2010 Smolensk air crash today. The crash killed several
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Taken on March 31, the decision to significantly reduce the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC will be felt on
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100 years after Finland declared independence from Russia, Vladimir Putin heads to Helsinki today for talks with counterpart Sauli Niinisto.
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The ‘coastal stage’ of the Sino-Russian Maritime Cooperation exercise in the Baltic Sea concludes today; it will be followed by an active
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As the European Central Bank’s (ECB) governing council meets in Frankfurt today and tomorrow, investors and analysts will look for
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After incumbent President Pranab Mukherjee announced he would not stand for re-election in January, an electoral college comprised of legislators
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Today, the International Olympic Committee will decide whether to award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics simultaneously for the first
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Christopher Wray, President Trump’s pick for the vacant FBI director post, faces his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
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On June 14, Russia‘s Lower House, the State Duma, passed a bill that will see the demolishing of thousands of
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Germany’s Social Democratic Party will unveil its manifesto for September’s election during its party conference today. After crushing defeats in
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As the leaders of the European Union meet in Brussels today, impeding Brexit negotiations are sure to dominate the agenda.
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The Bank of Japan will announce whether it will move interest rates today; it would be a surprise if the
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By now, the EU is used to being blamed and mocked for regulating all kinds of things. But when a
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Macedonia will be in focus in Brussels today when the European Parliament receives a report on the country’s recommended reforms,
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After winning the presidential election with two-thirds of the vote last month, Emmanuel Macron and his En Marche movement are
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New ‘sin’ taxes on tobacco and sugary drinks will come into effect in Saudi Arabia today. While these types of
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From today onwards, US citizens will be required to undergo a stronger authentication process to access their social security accounts.
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After talks in Argentina, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit Mexico today, where she’ll be welcomed by President Enrique Pena
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Brits head to the polls today in a snap election that conservative PM Theresa May had hoped would strengthen her
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Washington DC will come to a standstill today when former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will become the world’s most populous regional bloc today when both Pakistan and India formally join
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Mexico’s most populous state—unoriginally named the State of Mexico—goes to the polls today to elect its next governor. Much is
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold its summit today in Liberia, attracting top foreign dignitaries, including
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Ireland is set to make history on Friday with Leo Varadkar poised to become the Catholic country’s first openly gay
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Brazil will release its economic growth figures for the first three months of the year on Wednesday. Finance Minister Henrique
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G7 leaders will gather in Sicily on Friday for two days of talks ranging from North Korea’s continued belligerence to
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As NATO leaders meet on Thursday, the alliance will likely take steps to become less reliant on the US, as
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After beating a conservative rival in April’s election, leftist Lenin Moreno will be inaugurated as Ecuador’s new commander-in-chief on Wednesday.
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Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is expected to sign agreements with at least 10 US companies on Saturday, as President
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Having been postponed three times, the East African Community (EAC) summit will finally take place on Saturday, with leaders from
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More dangerous than war. And harder to control too.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will reveal his government on Wednesday, two days after he named his prime minister: Edouard Philippe—a
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Berlin will be looking west on Sunday—the election in North Rhine-Westphalia has far-reaching implications for the general election in September.
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The world’s second-largest automaker will post its earnings for the April to March financial year on Wednesday. Coming in at
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The stakes will be high when Brazil’s former President Lula da Silva faces anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro in court on
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The election will demonstrate whether the centre-left SPD can finally cash in on the hype surrounding their recently appointed leader,
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On Saturday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich will travel to Turkey to finalise talks on normalising economic relations. Ties
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Photo: AP With five days before the final showdown, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off in their last
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The tone of Wednesday‘s meeting between Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will be much friendlier than it would’ve
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Since the global financial crisis Germany’s economy has been the heart pumping up the eurozone’s anaemic growth rate. On Friday,
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After some scheduling trouble, NATO foreign ministers will meet on Thursday, welcoming US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for the
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No country has ever left the European Union before. On Wednesday, Theresa May will make history when she triggers Article
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Brazil has been rocked by a series of seemingly never-ending scandals in recent years, the latest of which involves the meat
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The US ban on large electronic devices on flights from 10 Middle Eastern airports comes into effect on Friday. US
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Poor economic management, spendthrift policies and ongoing political crises have tormented Brazil over the past two years, leading South America’s
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Italy’s finance minister will meet top EU officials on Tuesday to discuss the fate of over-leveraged Monte dei Paschi –
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Viewers will witness a historic event when the top contenders vying for the French presidency meet for the first debate
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With a presidential election to be held on May 9, South Korea’s conservative Liberty Party – known as Saenuri until
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Unsurprisingly, the focus will be on China when Taiwan’s Defence Minister Feng Shih-kuan presents a Quadrennial Defence Review to parliament
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As the Dutch head to the polls on Wednesday, one question looms large: how many seats will Geert Wilders’ right-wing
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The EU is forging ahead with its long-running mediation in the troubled Western Balkans. On Saturday, Federica Mogherini, the EU’s
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President Lukashenko’s flirtation with Europe is hurting Belarus’ relationship with Russia
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Germany’s recent economic figures are impressive, with low unemployment, GDP growth stronger than expected, and the DAX stock index set
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The European Council will adopt a new agreement on Monday allowing Georgians into the passport-free Schengen Area without a visa.
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Despite delays in Italy’s Puglia region caused by more than 200 ancient olive trees, decision makers have confirmed that the
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the most powerful Turkish president since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who established the country in 1923. On
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On Friday, the UN Security Council (UNSC) will hold consultations on its peacekeeping operations in South Sudan. The mission, which
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India’s top diplomat, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, will head to China on Wednesday for the first-ever strategic dialogue. New Delhi views the
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Tuesday marks one year since the rejection of a referendum that barred Bolivian President Evo Morales from running for a
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Venezuela’s imprisoned opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has called for fresh anti-government protests to be held on Saturday. Since 2014, the
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On Friday, top world leaders will meet for what’s become one of the premier international security talk shops: The Munich
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Rome’s mayor, Virginia Raggi, will be questioned in court on Monday over her connection to corruption allegations that led to
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Socialist Party members will decide the next French president – but the winner is unlikely to be a Socialist.
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On Tuesday, the UK’s top court will make a final ruling on whether the government must seek parliamentary approval before
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Syrian peace talks led by Russia, Iran and Turkey kick off in Kazakhstan this week. The Astana talks, which begin
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Donald Trump becomes US president on Friday. Since winning the election in November, Mr Trump has led an unusual transition.
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In his first foreign visit, newly elected Moldovan President Igor Dodon, a former air force commander, will hold talks with
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On Wednesday, Italy’s Constitutional Court will rule on a challenge to labour reforms brought by the country’s largest trade union
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On Wednesday, the US Senate will review Donald Trump’s controversial pick for secretary of state – former ExxonMobil CEO Rex
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Peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) – a left-wing guerrilla group – are scheduled
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Gambia’s Supreme Court will begin hearing a case brought by President Yahya Jammeh on Tuesday over his loss to rival
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On Sunday, North Korea’s dear leader, Kim Jong Un, will celebrate his 33rd birthday. Mr Kim boasts a litany of
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On Saturday, Ghana will swear President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo into office. Incumbent President Mahama conceded on Dec. 9, 2016, after it
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On Thursday, India’s opposition National Congress Party (NCP) will hold protests against PM Narendra Modi, stirred by corruption allegations and
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The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing into cyber threats to the United States on Thursday, a month
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