USA

Russia says Flynn resignation engineered by opponents of good US-Russian relations

Russian politicians have been quick to defend Mike Flynn, Donald Trump's national security advisor, who has resigned. They claim he has been forced out by those seeking to ruin better US-Russian relat

14 February 2017

Japan

Toshiba on the rocks after Japanese giant reveals huge losses

Japanese household name Toshiba is in crisis after huge losses and the possible sell-off of its nuclear division, threatening a new nuclear plant project in the UK.

14 February 2017

Romania

Romanian justice minister quits over corruption decree

Romanian justice minister resigns over corruption decree and public outrage

9 February 2017

Romania

Romanian minister quits over government corruption stance

*NB: an updated version of Thursday’s events in Romania is available here.

2 February 2017

Netherlands

Dutch minister resigns over cash deal with convicted drug dealer

Dutch justice minister quits over cash deal with drugs trafficker

27 January 2017

United Kingdom

Martin McGuinness quits politics due to serious illness

Martin McGuinness former IRA leader quits politics

19 January 2017

Gambia

Last ditch efforts to persuade Gambia's President Jammeh to quit fail

Last minute diplomatic efforts by Mauritania to persuade Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh to step down appear to have failed.

19 January 2017

United Kingdom

Instability in Northern Ireland as deputy first minister resigns

Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister Martin McGuinness has resigned from office in protest over his power-sharing partner’s handling of a botched energy…

9 January 2017

Economy

The Brief from Brussels: fallout continues over UK envoy's resignation

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s political capital.

4 January 2017

Europe News

Fallout continues after UK envoy quits

Brussels is still reeling from the British ambassador’s to the EU’s shock resignation on Tuesday.

4 January 2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: British ambassador to EU quits

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

3 January 2017

South Korea

Tenth successive weekend protest against South Korea's president

New Year's Eve did not prevent thousands of people to rally in Seoul against Park Geun-hye, demanding the president's resignation over a corruption scandal.

31 December 2016

Italy

Political turmoil in Italy: a new government or early elections?

Talks begin in Italy on Thursday to try to end the country’s political crisis.

8 December 2016

Italy

Italy's PM Renzi resigns, opening up speculation on the new government

As promised, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi has formally tendered his resignation to the president.

7 December 2016

Italy

Italy's prime minister Renzi confirms resignation, hints at early elections

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has officially tendering his resignation, stepping down after losing a referendum on Sunday.

7 December 2016

Italy

Italy's Matteo Renzi to delay resignation until budget is passed

Italy’s outgoing Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has agreed to stay in office for a few more days after talks at the presidential palace.

5 December 2016

USA

US Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigns

America’s top spy, the US’ Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, has resigned.

17 November 2016

Montenegro

Montenegro PM resigns after close to three decades as leader

Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic has resigned after twenty five years in power.

26 October 2016

United Kingdom

UKIP loses its leader after only 18 days in the job

Britain’s UK Independence party or UKIP has lost its new leader after only 18 days.

5 October 2016

Spain

Spain: Socialist leader Sanchez quits, paving way for end to political paralysis

The embattled leader of Spain’s opposition Socialists resigned on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible end to nine months of political deadlock in the…

1 October 2016