By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
UN Experts Detail Systematic Abuse and Torture in Belarusian Prisons
A group of UN experts has issued a stark warning about 'deeply alarming' conditions in Belarusian prisons, citing practices that may amount
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the eighth in five years. Radev, a
Europe's Patchwork of Social Media Age Limits Gains Momentum
Greece has approved a ban on social media access for children under 15, set to begin in 2027. The move is part of a broader European trend,
UN Maritime Chief Asserts No Legal Basis for Blocking Strait of Hormuz
The UN's maritime chief states no country can legally restrict navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A Franco-British summit will discuss reop
World Urban Forum Confronts Global Housing Crisis as European Cities Face Pressure
Over one billion people globally live in inadequate housing, a crisis intensified by rapid urbanisation and rising costs. The 13th World Urb
After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden
Fact Check: Viral Video of Israeli Soldiers Pushing Bodies Dates to 2024 West Bank Raid
A widely shared video purporting to show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies from a rooftop is from September 2024, not current events. The foot
Valencia Imposes City-Wide Cap on Holiday Rentals to Address Housing Crisis
Valencia's city council has approved a landmark cap, limiting holiday rentals to 2% of housing in each district. The move responds to widesp
MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role
Kazakhstan Attracts Global Talent with Tech Hubs, Academic Freedom, and Cultural Ambition
Astana is emerging as a regional tech and academic hub, attracting specialists with initiatives like the Digital Nomad Visa. Professionals c
Estonian President Urges EU Defence Buildup to Avoid Testing NATO's Core Commitment
Estonian President Alar Karis has called for Europe to significantly bolster its defence capabilities to avoid having to test NATO's Article
From Bucharest to Brittany: How EU Social Policies Are Changing Lives
A housing project in Berceni, Romania, is helping families escape poverty through affordable homeownership. In France, the 'Zero Long-Term U