By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
EU Considers New Taxes on Digital Services, Gambling, and Crypto to Fund Budget
The European Commission is evaluating new tax measures on digital services, gambling, and crypto assets to finance the next EU budget. These
Romania Blames Russia for Civilian Casualties in Drone Strike on Galați
Romania's foreign minister declares Russia fully responsible for civilian harm after a drone strike on a residential building in Galați. Off
EU's Six Largest Economies Agree on Blueprint for Capital Markets Union
The EU's six largest economies have agreed on a joint approach to deepen capital markets integration. The move seeks to overcome political s
Italy Seeks to Redirect EU Defence Loans to Combat Rising Energy Costs
Italy is pushing to reduce the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence loan programme. Rome wants the freed-up funds redirected to ta
Russian Strike on Odesa Region Cuts Power for Thousands, Hits Civilian Ships
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's Odesa region, leaving thousands without electricity. Three commercial vessels in the Black
Hungary Unlocks €16.4 Billion in EU Funds After Magyar's Brussels Breakthrough
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds fr
Iran-US Deal Nears Completion, Awaiting Trump and Khamenei Approval
The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days, and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil. Nuc
Zelenskyy Pledges Full Support to Romania After Drone Strike on Galați
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised to support Romania in any way necessary after a Russian drone struck an apartment block in Galați. He calle
Russian Drone Strike on Romanian Apartment Block Escalates Tensions
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people. The incident occurred near the Ukrain
EU Leaders Condemn Russian Drone Strike on Romanian City of Galați
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, prompting strong condemnation from EU leaders. Ursula von der Leyen, Antón
Temu Must Show Compliance Actions After EU Fine, MEP Cavazzini Says
MEP Anna Cavazzini believes Temu is willing to comply with EU rules after a €200 million fine for dangerous baby toys. She warns of a struct
EU-China Trade Talks and Hungary's Frozen Funds: A Dual Agenda in Brussels
All 27 EU commissioners will discuss EU-China trade relations on Friday to address dumping and overdependencies. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime