By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Kallas-Israel Spat Exposes EU Divisions Over Middle East Policy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is at the center of a diplomatic row with Israel over alleged remarks comparing the country to apartheid
Von der Leyen Urges EU to Prepare Mandate for Russia Talks on Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to prepare a mandate for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine. She stressed that Kyiv must lead
Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amid Confusion as Iran-Ireland Deal Faces Uncertainty
Iranian activist reports warning shots fired near the Strait of Hormuz, followed by conflicting signals on its status. The Persian Gulf Stra
Cyprus Vows to Push EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova Forward
Cyprus's rotating EU presidency is nearing its end, but Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna says the country will keep pushing for progress on U
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab. The ruling, which also includes a two-year tr
Israeli Minister Calls for Lebanon to Burn After Four Soldiers Killed
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four IDF soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
EU Budget Battle Looms as Leaders Clash Over Spending and Russia Ties
EU leaders are gearing up for a contentious debate over the bloc's next long-term budget, with frugal states like Sweden demanding cuts whil
Vance Cancels Bürgenstock Trip as US-Iran Talks Postponed
US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland for talks on the US-Iran interim agreement. The Swiss foreign ministr
Hegseth Orders Six-Month Review of US Forces in Europe, Blasts NATO Allies in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe, tying their future to allies' defence spending.
Costa Defends Opening EU-Russia Diplomatic Channel Amid Internal Divisions
António Costa, European Council president, has defended his move to open a diplomatic channel with Moscow, saying it was aimed at preparing
Péter Magyar's EU Summit Debut Marks a Shift in Hungary's European Policy
Péter Magyar made his EU summit debut in Brussels, promising a cooperative tone and substance. He met with EPP leaders and signaled reservat
Iran's Supreme Leader Endorses US Framework Deal Despite Reservations
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has publicly endorsed the US-Iran framework deal, despite expressing personal reservations.