European Affairs

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly declared he will remain in his post despite his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), suffering what he called a "disaster" in recent local elections. The results have piled immense pressure on Merz, who has been Chancellor for just 16 months and ... Read full article.

Polling stations have opened in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is predicted to secure a groundbreaking victory. With an estimated 1.7 million eligible voters, the outcome of this election could ... Read full article.

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's hard-right National Rally, has officially declared her intention to run for the French presidency, ending months of speculation. This announcement comes even as she faces a potential requirement to wear an electronic tag during the campaign, following a court ... Read full article.