By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Europe's Drone Security Gaps Exposed After Romanian Incident
A Russian drone crashed into a Romanian apartment block, with Moscow offering no apologies. The EU's drone security plan faces challenges as
UK Treasury Minister Calls Britain's Return to EU 'Inevitable'
UK Treasury minister Lord Spencer Livermore has stated that Britain's return to the European Union is 'an inevitability'. His comments come
Southampton Erupts in Violence After Sikh Man Convicted of Student's Murder
Hundreds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday, hurling stones and chairs at police after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life for murdering stu
Hungary Signals Flexibility on Ukraine EU Talks as Brussels Prepares New Russia Sanctions
Hungary's government signals it could drop opposition to Ukraine's EU accession talks if Kyiv guarantees rights for the Hungarian minority.
Southampton Protest Turns Violent After Release of Stabbing Victim Bodycam Footage
Protests in Southampton turned violent after the release of bodycam footage connected to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak. Police a
Brussels to Press Italy on Industrial Strategy and Tax Reform
The European Commission is set to criticise Italy for lacking a robust industrial strategy and for a tax system overly reliant on labour. Re
How Drone Incursions Became a Persistent Reality Across Europe
A Russian drone strike on a Romanian apartment block injured two civilians, marking a new phase in spillover from the war in Ukraine. Incurs
IRGC General Warns Iran Has Undisclosed Military Options as US Talks Stall
Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi claims Iran has not revealed all its military 'trump cards' and is prepared for direct confrontation.
Brussels to Rebuke Rome Over Untargeted Fuel Duty Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
The EU Commission will criticize Italy's untargeted fuel excise reductions in upcoming recommendations. Rome seeks fiscal flexibility for en
Belgian Poll: US Seen as Bigger Threat Than China for First Time
Over 50% of Belgians consider the US an adversary, compared to 40-44% for China. The annual De Stemming poll shows a sharp drop in trust aft
EU Tests Rapid Deployment Force in Spanish Drills with 2,500 Troops
Spain hosts MILEX 26, a major EU military exercise involving 2,500 troops from 13 member states. The drills test the bloc's Rapid Deployment
EU Leaders Signal Willingness to Join Ukraine Peace Talks, but Only After Ceasefire
EU leaders will consider direct engagement in Ukraine-Russia peace talks at their June summit, but only after Russia agrees to an unconditio