By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
US-Backed Lawyer Wins Colombian Presidency, Signaling Rightward Shift
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote. The result marks a break from Gustavo
France Targets Unauthorized Free Parties with Stricter Penalties
France's National Assembly is reviewing a bill to tighten rules on unauthorized outdoor gatherings known as free parties. The proposed law i
EU Support Rises Across Europe a Decade After Brexit Vote, Pew Finds
A decade after the UK's Brexit referendum, Pew Research data reveals median favourability toward the EU has risen from 49% to 62% across eig
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Can It Close the Gender Pay Gap?
The EU's Pay Transparency Directive took effect on 7 June, requiring companies to disclose pay ranges and report gender pay gaps. Women in t
EU Commissioner Šuica's Secretive Israel Visit Raises Questions
European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is in Jerusalem for a press conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, but details of the
Kazakhstan and the EU: Forging a Deeper Strategic Partnership for a Volatile Era
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for a deeper EU partnership focused on resilience, connectivity, and citizen benefits. Th
US-Iran Talks in Lucerne End First Round, Technical Discussions to Follow
High-level negotiations between the US and Iran in Lucerne, Switzerland, ended early Monday. Lower-level technical talks will continue this
US and Iran Trade Threats Amid Peace Talks in Switzerland
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it does not stop Hezbollah from causing trouble in Lebanon. Iran's chief negotiator w
Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis as Burnham Victory Fuels Labour Turmoil
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle says Starmer is assessing 'political realities' amid reports he will resign next week. Andy Burnham's decis
Poland-Ukraine Honors Dispute Escalates as Officials Return Awards
Poland's president revoked Ukraine's highest honor from Zelenskyy after he named a military unit after the controversial UPA. In response, U
Russian Strikes in Eastern Ukraine Kill Three, Wound 22, Including Children
Russian drone and artillery attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava regions killed three and injured 22, including six children. Ukraine struc
Netherlands Dominates Sweden 5-1 to Top World Cup Group F
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1. The win puts the Dutch atop Group F after a disap