By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
EU Trade Debate: Can Europe Avoid a Trade War with China?
Trade tensions between the EU and China are rising after Beijing criticized proposed 'Made in Europe' legislation. In a debate on The Ring,
Spain's Stance on US More Resolute Than EU's, Says Catalan Minister
Catalan Minister Jaume Duch says Spain has been more convinced of its position on the US than the EU as a whole. He points to Madrid's early
French Carrier Group Moves South of Suez for Potential Hormuz Mission
France's aircraft carrier strike group has moved south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. The repositioning prepares for a potential joint
Mélenchon's 2027 Bid Fails to Unite French Left Beyond His Party
Jean-Luc Mélenchon's announcement of a 2027 presidential run has been met with skepticism from the French left outside his party. Socialist
Reform UK Poised for Major Gains in English Local Elections
Reform UK is expected to win between 1,200 and 1,600 council seats in Thursday's English local elections. The party's anti-immigration messa
UN Demands Israel Release Two Gaza Flotilla Activists Amid Abuse Allegations
The UN has demanded Israel immediately release two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, citing severe mistreatment. The activists, from Spa
North Korea Strips Unification References from Constitution, Seoul Confirms
North Korea has deleted all references to unification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document obtained by AFP. The r
EU Prepares for Trade Showdown as Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on European Cars
European leaders are meeting in Brussels to finalize the EU-US trade deal amid Trump's threat to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%. Ursula von
Holocaust Denial Creeps into Dutch Classrooms via Social Media, Survey Finds
Over 190 Dutch teachers report students confronting them with Holocaust disinformation from social media. One-third say student knowledge is
Trump Advisers Press China to Use Iran Ties to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have called on China to use its influence with Iran to reopen the Str
Portugal Arrests 15 More Police Officers in Expanding Lisbon Abuse Investigation
Portuguese authorities arrested 15 more police officers on Tuesday, bringing the total under investigation to 24 in a case involving torture
Son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Asks Macron for Proof of Life After House Arrest Move
Kim Aris has written to Emmanuel Macron seeking France's help to obtain independent proof that his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, is alive. The 8