By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Houthi Red Sea Ban and Hormuz Blockade Threaten Global Energy Routes
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel. The simultaneous blockades of
EU Transport Ministers to Tighten Scrutiny of Chinese Port Investments
EU transport ministers are preparing guidance to assess foreign investments in European ports, aiming to counter Chinese influence. The draf
IRGC Threatens Regional Energy Infrastructure as Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes
Iran has threatened to strike energy infrastructure in neighboring countries if Israeli attacks on its facilities persist. The warning follo
Latvian Forces Down Russian Drone Over Eastern Border Region
Latvian fighter jets intercepted and downed a drone that crossed into its airspace from Russia. Authorities issued emergency alerts in Ludza
EU Migration Pact Nears Full Implementation: Can Member States Deliver on Asylum Reform?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact enters full application on June 12, aiming to streamline border checks and share asylum responsibilities.
Zelenskyy and E3 Leaders Agree on Peace Terms; Pro-EU Party Wins Armenian Election
The leaders of Germany, France, the UK, and Ukraine agreed on concrete peace terms, including European participation in direct talks with Vl
At Least 10 Dead in Migrant Shipwreck Off Malta, Italian Coastguard Reports
Italian coastguard recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized off Malta. The vessel carried about 60 people from Libya; 48 were rescu
Paris Protesters Target CNews Over Alleged Kremlin Ties of Former RT France Chief
Dozens of protesters rallied outside CNews in Paris on 3 June, denouncing the channel's hiring of Ksenia Fedorova, former head of RT France.
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel in First Direct Attack Since April Ceasefire
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, the first direct attack since an April ceasefire. Israeli air defences intercepted the missiles,
UEFA Extends Ban on Russian Teams Through 2026/27 Season
UEFA has confirmed Russian teams will remain banned from its competitions for the 2026/27 season. The decision follows a joint appeal from U
EPP Chief Weber: EU Must Act Now or China Will Cripple European Industry
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, warns that China's overproduction threatens Europe's industrial base. He urges the EU to
EPP Chief Weber Warns EU Must Act Now or China Will Cripple European Industry
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, warns the EU must abandon naivety and use trade tools to counter Chinese overproduction.