By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
European Parliament Approves EU-US Trade Deal Amid Renewed Trump Tariff Threats
The European Parliament approved the EU-US trade deal on Tuesday, removing EU tariffs on most US industrial goods. The vote came despite Pre
Strait of Hormuz Reopens but Governance Questions Loom as Iran Deal Nears Signing
Oil tankers and cargo ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran agreement. However, disputes over management,
EU Unveils €31 Billion Drug Strategy to Combat Rising Deaths and Trafficking
The EU's new drug strategy aims to dismantle organized crime networks and address a €31 billion market. Over 7,600 overdose deaths are recor
Bolton: Iran Outmaneuvered Trump in Nuclear Deal, Prioritizing Oil Prices Over Strategy
John Bolton says Iran played Trump 'like a violin' in nuclear talks, leveraging his desperation for lower oil prices. The former adviser war
Zelenskyy Joins G7 in Évian as Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins G7 leaders in Évian for a special session on Ukraine. Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian oil facilities nea
China's Military AI Ambitions: A Race for Global Dominance
China's 'AI Plus' strategy aims to embed artificial intelligence in electronic warfare, drone coordination, and naval stealth. Despite publi
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes as EU Accession Talks Advance
Ukraine and Russia launched overnight strikes against each other's infrastructure. Meanwhile, Kyiv's EU accession talks are progressing, wit
Spain Held to Goalless Draw by Cape Verde in World Cup Group H Opener
Spain's star-studded lineup could not break down a resilient Cape Verde defense in their Group H opener. The 0-0 draw marks the first goalle
EU Commission to Propose Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlement Goods
The European Commission is set to propose trade restriction options on goods from Israeli settlements, responding to demands from a majority
Two Men Convicted of Arson Plot Targeting UK Prime Minister's Properties
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc were found guilty of conspiring to set fire to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Czech Cabinet Approves Bill to End Public Media Licence Fees, Sparking Press Freedom Fears
The Czech cabinet has approved a bill ending licence fee funding for Czech TV and Czech Radio, replacing it with direct state budget financi
Spanish Police Link Diary Initials to PM Sánchez in Corruption Probe
A Civil Guard report concludes that initials in a diary seized from a former PSOE member refer to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The diary ou