By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Germany Hits Record 332,500 Naturalizations in 2025, Syrians Lead
Germany recorded 332,500 naturalizations in 2025, a 14% increase from 2024. Syrians made up 20% of new citizens, but numbers fell by nearly
Sudan and DR Congo Top List of World's Most Neglected Crises, Norwegian Aid Group Warns
Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo lead the Norwegian Refugee Council's annual list of the world's most neglected displacement c
Two Charged After Violent Protests Over Henry Nowak Murder in Southampton
Two men have been charged following violent protests in Southampton over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. The demonstrations erupted a
Cyprus and Kazakhstan Sign Five Agreements to Boost Economic and Diplomatic Ties
Cyprus and Kazakhstan signed five cooperation agreements during President Nikos Christodoulides' historic visit to Astana. The deals cover e
Rubio Stirs Greenland Tensions: 'Part of Denmark for Now'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a House committee that Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' fueling speculation about Washington's
EU's €87 Billion Trade Surplus Drives Western Balkans Enlargement Push
EU chiefs gather in Tivat this week for a summit with Western Balkan leaders. The bloc's €87 billion trade surplus with the region and geopo
EU and Western Balkans Leaders Meet in Montenegro as Enlargement Talks Gain Momentum
EU and Western Balkans leaders are meeting in Montenegro to discuss enlargement. Montenegro, a frontrunner, could join the bloc as early as
Israel and Lebanon Agree Conditional Ceasefire After US-Led Talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire on Wednesday, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and withdrawal from
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Tested by Russian Drone Incursions
Russian drone incursions into EU airspace have exposed divisions in Europe's response. MEPs from Lithuania and Finland discuss deterrence, d
Norwegian Teen Accused of UK Murder Plot for Swedish Foxtrot Gang
Johannes Natland, 19, is accused of flying from Norway to the UK in March 2024 to carry out a murder for the Swedish Foxtrot criminal networ
EU's €92 Million Ocean Plan: From Science to Seabed Surveillance
The EU unveils a €92 million plan to dominate ocean observation, aiming for 35% of the global market by 2035. The initiative combines climat
EU to Strengthen Human Rights Safeguards for Migrant Return Hubs, Cypriot Minister Says
EU countries will explore more tangible human rights safeguards for migrants sent to return hubs in third countries, Cyprus' Deputy Minister