By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
European Security Council proposal aims to counter hybrid threats
The European Commission has proposed a European Security Council to counter hybrid threats like cyberattacks and sabotage. It would enable f
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal Georgia ride incident
A person died and several were injured on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company closed nine similar rides at six
Oleshky official: Hunger and despair under occupation as Ukraine weighs concessions
The head of occupied Oleshky's military administration warns that life under Russian control is marked by hunger and danger. She argues that
Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea, one sinks, Bulgaria's PM says
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea, one sinking. No information was given on the vesse
Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Kyiv drone strike kills one
Trump insists the energy ceasefire is in place despite a Russian drone killing a woman in Kyiv. Zelenskyy says Moscow keeps striking energy
Ceuta's Absent Soldiers Loom Over Spain's National Day Parade in Madrid
Spain held its National Day parade in Madrid without any troops from Ceuta, where forces remain deployed after July's migration crisis. King
Europe closes ranks behind Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal
European leaders are rallying behind Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Putin. EU foreign ministers approved new sanctions, but the bloc
EU's Red Sea mission struggles for reinforcements as Houthi attacks intensify
The EU's Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea is short of warships, with only the Netherlands and Belgium pledging one extra vessel each. Ho
EU launches new Lebanon security mission as UNIFIL prepares to exit
EU foreign ministers approved a new civilian-military mission in Lebanon to train its security forces. The mission will focus on border and
Ukraine's minority rights law unlocks EU accession talks with Hungary
Ukraine's parliament approved a law strengthening minority rights, ending a dispute with Hungary that had blocked EU accession talks. Diplom
Gulf states urged to unify defence after deadly Riyadh airport strikes
A senior UAE official has urged Gulf states to strengthen collective defence after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh airport killed 14 people
Miriam González launches Democracia21 to challenge Spain's political duopoly
Miriam González, a trade lawyer and wife of former UK deputy PM Nick Clegg, has launched Democracia21 to contest Spain's 29 November electio