Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje party wins 43% in early parliamentary elections but must build coalitions amid ongoing political instability and EU integration efforts.
Armenia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority, reinforcing Pashinyan’s pro-EU course amid opposition challenges and Russian economic pressures.
President Putin threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and work restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's team denies rumors of early leadership change, calling them baseless amid low government approval and internal CDU speculation.
Anti-government protests in Serbia have escalated into violent clashes, exposing political instability and governance challenges following a fatal infrastructure collapse.
Latvia's ruling coalition collapses following the Defense Minister's resignation after a drone airspace breach, prompting political instability ahead of elections.
Putin names Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue and signaling Russia's strategic diplomatic approach.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has confirmed his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for a pivotal left-right political contest in a post-Macron era.
Viktor Orbán declines his parliamentary seat to focus on reorganizing Fidesz after electoral defeat, while Péter Magyar’s incoming government signals policy shifts in Hungary’s foreign relations.