By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
French Navy Boards Suspected Russian Ghost Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean
The French navy intercepted and boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's ghost fleet in the Mediterranean. This marks the fifth s
Brexit's Legacy: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Emerged Stronger or Weaker
A decade after the UK's departure, MEPs face off on whether Brexit has strengthened or weakened the European Union. The debate covers sovere
Brexit at Ten: Could the UK Ever Rejoin the European Union?
Ten years on from the referendum, the UK remains outside the EU. Political and economic hurdles make rejoining unlikely in the near term, bu
Norwegian Demining Charity Workers Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine
Two staff members of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) were killed in a Russian strike in Ukraine. The NPA has been conducting mine clearance ope
EU Diplomatic Service Names New Leadership with Defence Focus
The EEAS has appointed Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach as deputies. The new team underscores the E
Iran Calls Nuclear Framework a 'US Defeat' as Trump Threatens to End Talks Over Hormuz Tolls
Iran's lead negotiator described the US-Iran framework deal as a 'declaration of US defeat.' President Trump threatened to halt negotiations
Portugal Invests €1.5 Billion in Vocational Training to Address Labour Shortages
Portugal is channelling nearly €1.5 billion from the EU budget into vocational training. The goal is to have 55% of secondary school student
Meloni's Popularity Holds Steady Despite Trump Spat, Polls Show
A public feud between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has not dented her domestic popularity. Recent pol
Germany Cancels €2.3bn Frigate Project, Rheinmetall Shares Tumble
Germany has scrapped its F126 frigate programme after spending €2.3 billion. Rheinmetall shares fell sharply as the cancellation highlights
Spanish PM Sánchez Denies Knowledge of Corruption Cases Involving Wife and Party
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied any knowledge of corruption practices involving his wife and party during a parliamentary appear
Iran Emerges Stronger From Conflict, Former US Negotiator Warns Europe
Former US diplomat Wendy Sherman warns that Iran has emerged stronger from the recent conflict. She urges European capitals to take note as
IAEA Chief Insists Iran Inspections Will Proceed Despite Tehran's Denials
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi insists inspections of Iran's enrichment sites will happen under the signed US-Iran framework deal. Tehran denies a