Europe news on The Boston Report covers governments and elections from Berlin to Paris and London, the European Union’s debates in Brussels, NATO’s European members, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. This page lists World News desk reports that name European countries, EU institutions or the major European security stories we file each week.
It is an archive of our reporting, not a live wire or a scoreboard. Casualty figures, protest turnout and budget totals appear only in the sourced stories themselves, or on specialized trackers that chart those numbers over time. For the war, use the Ukraine war tracker. For street protests, turnout and arrests, use the Europe protest tracker and the France protest tracker.
Longer analysis of alliances and negotiations sits in Geopolitics. A NATO or EU story may also appear under International Organizations. Country pages below collect reports that are clearly about Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France or the United Kingdom.
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Dnipro Station Toll Rises to 15 as Blackout Hits City and Ukraine Says It Destroyed Two Su-34s
The Dnipro rail station strike toll rose to 15, a blackout hit the city, Ukraine said it destroyed two Su-34 jets and aid reached…
South Korea Germany Partnership: Lee, Merz Pledge Defense, Chip Ties
South Korea Germany partnership: Lee and Merz agreed Oct. 29 in Seoul on closer defense ties, a military intel-sharing pact and chip and battery…
Geopolitics and Business Report, Oct. 29, 2026: Refiners Cash In as Russian Diesel Sails for U.S.
Geopolitics and business report, Oct. 29, 2026: oil dips on Iran talk, Shell posts record refining margins, Russian diesel heads to U.S. and Lagarde…
Germany Sees €4 Billion Tax Bump for 2027, but Klingbeil Says Budget Has No New Room
Germany 2027 budget: a new tax estimate adds about €4B, but Klingbeil sees no new room. Spending is €555.4B with €118.7B in borrowing. Charts…
Germany’s New Federal Police Act Takes Effect With Surveillance, Deportation Powers
Germany's Federal Police Act took effect Oct. 28, adding surveillance, drone defense and detention powers. It passed 322-134 with 316 votes needed.
AfD Leads Every Major German Poll as Merz’s Union Slips to 19%
AfD poll lead: the far right tops all 8 major German polls in October 2026 at 26-30%, while Merz's CDU/CSU sits at 18-23%. Data…
EU Reopens €21.3 Billion in SAFE Defense Loans, Urges Joint Projects With Ukraine
The European Commission reopened €21.3 billion in unspent SAFE defense loans and urged joint buys with Ukraine, which faces a €70 billion budget gap.
Far-Right Protesters Clash With Police in Madrid Over Spain Train Crash, Target Sánchez
Riot police fired tear gas as far-right protesters in Madrid demanded Pedro Sánchez and Óscar Puente resign after the deadly Urda train crash.
Spain Train Crash Live: At Least 68 Dead After High-Speed Trains Collide Near Toledo
Spain train crash live updates: at least 68 dead after a Renfe AVE hit a stopped Iryo train near Toledo. Toll, cause probe, mourning.
Putin Call With Stubb and Støre: Rare Nordic Talks on Ukraine
The Putin call with Stubb and Støre lasted 90 minutes, with no breakthrough but a pledge to keep talking as U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks near in…
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