By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Spain's Rightward Drift Challenges Sánchez's Progressive Image Abroad
Conservative wins in Andalusia and other regions signal a rightward trend in Spanish politics. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's progressive fo
Kaja Kallas: More Women in Peace Talks Would Yield Longer-Lasting Results
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized the male-dominated nature of peace negotiations, linking it to short-term ceasefires. She cit
Iran Seeks International Aid for Post-War Housing Reconstruction at Baku Forum
Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to appeal for international help in reconstructing over 150,000 housing un
Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Off Cyprus, Activists Report Boarding
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla west of Cyprus on Monday, boarding at least one vessel. Activists report communic
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Released on €2.7 Million Bail in Graft Case
Andriy Yermak, ex-chief of staff to Ukraine's president, was freed on €2.7 million bail after four days in detention. He is suspected of lau
Europe's Poverty Divide: Which Regions and Capitals Face the Highest Risk
In 2025, 92.7 million EU residents were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with rates varying dramatically between regions. Brussels to
French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau says around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The
Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for the UK to eventually re-join the Europ
Taiwan's President Defends US Arms Purchases After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te insists US arms purchases are vital for deterring conflict. Trump's comments calling them a 'bargaining chip
World Urban Forum in Baku Highlights Global Housing Divide as Crisis Demands Cross-Border Solutions
The World Urban Forum opened in Baku with stark warnings about the global housing divide. Slovak Deputy PM Tomas Taraba noted that while 80%
Von der Leyen Hails 'Dynamic New Era' in EU-India Ties as Modi Visits Sweden
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gothenburg, Sweden, for talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swedish PM U
Modena Car Attack: Investigators Rule Out Terrorism, Cite Mental Health Issues
A 31-year-old Italian man drove into a crowd in Modena, injuring eight, including two foreign nationals. Investigators have ruled out terror