By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Hungary's New Government Scrutinises Orbán-Era Defence Plan for Corruption Risks
Hungary's new government will reassess a major EU defence funding request worth €16.2 billion submitted by the previous Orbán administration
Major Civilian Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza, Braces for Israeli Interception
A fleet of nearly 100 vessels carrying around 1,000 activists is sailing from Sicily, Barcelona, and Marseille to deliver aid to Gaza. The m
Darfur's Enduring Crisis: A Photographer's Return to a Repeating Tragedy
Swedish photographer Peter Biro returns to Darfur, finding patterns of displacement and violence repeating from two decades ago. The town of
Greek Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 MPs in EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Investigation
The Greek parliament voted to lift immunity from 13 MPs from the ruling New Democracy party, enabling a European Public Prosecutor's Office
Starmer Rejects Resignation Demands Amid Diplomatic Appointment Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The c
EU Moves to Release €90 Billion Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions
The European Union has launched a written procedure to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and its 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Consolidate Power, Overruling Civilian Government
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is making critical military and political decisions directly with Supreme Leader Khamenei, sidelini
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Resource Exploitation and Inequality in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'colonisation' of mineral resources and economic inequality during his visit to Equatorial Guinea. The visit mark
Spain Commits €7 Billion to Public Housing in Bid to Ease Deepening Crisis
Spain's government has approved a €7 billion plan to address a severe housing crisis, tripling public investment over four years. The initia
UK Envoy to UAE Warns of Regional Risk but Backs Resilience Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding but remains fragile, according to UK Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart. He warns that the
Qatar Urges Diplomacy as US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty
Qatar has urged an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The Gulf state warns
Russia and North Korea Complete Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea have connected a road bridge over the Tumen River, set to open this summer. The project underscores deepening militar