By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
France Demands Justice Overhaul After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance has ignited fury across France. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had multiple complaints of
EU Migration Pact Takes Full Effect: Can Member States Deliver on Returns?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact fully enters force on 12 June, introducing mandatory pre-entry screening, faster asylum procedures, and r
Xi Jinping's Pyongyang Visit Aims to Reassert Chinese Influence as North Korea Tilts Toward Russia
Xi Jinping made a rare state visit to Pyongyang, his first in seven years, pledging to bring China-North Korea relations to 'new heights.' T
France and Germany Scrap Joint Fighter Jet Project Amid Industrial Rivalry
France and Germany have scrapped the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme after years of deadlock between Dassault Av
Israeli Strikes Kill 14 in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Fighting Continues Despite Iran Warnings
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people in southern Lebanon on Monday, including five near a Red Cross centre in Tyre. Iran warned it would resu
Ireland Faces Scrutiny Over Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland's alumina exports to Russia, legal under current EU sanctions, have drawn criticism for potentially aiding Moscow's war effort. The
France's Justice Minister Refuses to Resign After Girl's Murder Sparks Judicial Review
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ruled out resignation after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France. He apologized for
Houthi Red Sea Ban and Hormuz Blockade Threaten Global Energy Routes
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel. The simultaneous blockades of
EU Transport Ministers to Tighten Scrutiny of Chinese Port Investments
EU transport ministers are preparing guidance to assess foreign investments in European ports, aiming to counter Chinese influence. The draf
IRGC Threatens Regional Energy Infrastructure as Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes
Iran has threatened to strike energy infrastructure in neighboring countries if Israeli attacks on its facilities persist. The warning follo
Latvian Forces Down Russian Drone Over Eastern Border Region
Latvian fighter jets intercepted and downed a drone that crossed into its airspace from Russia. Authorities issued emergency alerts in Ludza
EU Migration Pact Nears Full Implementation: Can Member States Deliver on Asylum Reform?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact enters full application on June 12, aiming to streamline border checks and share asylum responsibilities.