A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.

Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is heading for a comeback as prime minister in charge of a left-wing coalition, exit polling suggests.

The center-right leader told POLITICO that Magdalena Andersson’s political partners can’t be trusted on defense.

As the possibility of snap elections draws closer, hard-right leader George Simion tells POLITICO that “God” is on his side.

In a guest post, Philip Cowley takes a look at backbench rebellions during Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister

Song contest managers are “prepared” for more disruptions during Saturday night’s event, said Jean Philip de Tender, deputy director general at Eurovision organizer EBU.

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The formal opening of parliament comes as the British prime minister is fending off threats to his leadership.

The U.S. is even looking to Ukraine to help its operations against Iran — as Trump rages at Starmer and Sánchez for refusing to back his war.

Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson tells POLITICO that America should not meddle in European democracy, with transatlantic relations in “crisis.”

Top British and European officials will join high-level talks between the U.S. and Ukraine starting Sunday, after Kyiv’s allies voiced concern at Trump’s proposed deal.

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EU chiefs lost some credibility when they failed to get a deal to fund Ukraine using Russian assets. Zelenskyy could lose a lot more.

Officials and diplomats are hoping the ceasefire lasts but don’t want to ease the pressure on Israel just yet.

Israel’s new ambassador to the EU tells POLITICO that Europe is not likely to get a seat on Trump’s “board of peace” unless it restores full cooperation with Netanyahu’s government.

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Romania’s new leader told POLITICO how he will approach international affairs and what he will do to rebuild trust in a democracy battered by corruption, economic strife and Russian meddling.

Elon Musk and JD Vance don’t know enough to judge the country’s election crisis, and Trump should be tougher on Putin, says Bucharest Mayor and presidential candidate Nicușor Dan.

Countries including France are said to want to tie a new post-Brexit security deal to more beneficial access to British waters, potentially holding up military cooperation.

Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin have paralyzed Ukraine’s allies in Europe. Nobody is ready for peace.

Russia is delaying a full ceasefire in Ukraine. But that didn’t stop Trump and Putin planning hockey matches for the future.

The U.K. prime minister and his top security adviser worked intensively to rescue the broken relationship between Kyiv and Washington, drafting a truce plan that might one day pave the way for peac…

France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support, as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.

Europe and Ukraine are learning how little the U.S. cares, as the new president aligns himself with their greatest enemy.

Trump vindicated the French president on self-reliant defense. But with Putin looming, the hard work starts now for Europe.

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Tim Ross have their guide to the day ahead in British politics. Keir Starmer is in Washington today to meet Donald Trump to d…

With international politics in flux, three leading historians give their views on the most consequential election in a generation for Europe’s most powerful country.

Germany’s Merz says Britain and France may need to “share” their nuclear weapons as America can’t be relied on to defend NATO.

Europe and Ukraine are learning how little the U.S. cares, as the new president aligns himself with their greatest enemy.

The U.S. and Ukraine are back-and-forthing on a deal to exploit Kyiv’s rare earths in return for Washington’s support.

Far-right NATO-skeptic Calin Georgescu is on track to win the Romanian presidency, thanks to a Russia-influenced campaign.