By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
European Leaders Condemn Washington Shooting at Press Dinner
An armed man stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting swift condemnation from European leaders
Drone Debris Hits Romanian Town as Russian Strikes on Ukraine Escalate
A Russian drone crashed in the Romanian city of Galati, damaging an electricity pole and a house outbuilding. Two British RAF jets were scra
Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership as Accession Treaty Talks Begin
EU member states have agreed to start drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro, marking a significant step in its 14-year membership bid.
Iran's FM Visits Pakistan for Indirect Talks, Rules Out Direct US Negotiations
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan for a second round of indirect talks with the US. Tehran insists negotiations wil
European Wage Growth Since 2020: Real Purchasing Power Declines in Major Economies
Real hourly wages in the EU declined by 3% over the past five years, as inflation outpaced nominal growth. Non-euro area countries and lower
EU and US Sign Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China's Supply Dominance
The EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals, aiming to diversify supply chains away from China. The pact covers
Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open and Italian Open Due to Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending French Open champion, has withdrawn from Roland Garros and the Italian Open due to a right wrist inju
London Court Sets 2027 Trial for Four Charged in Jewish Ambulance Arson
Four suspects appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday for an arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green. The judge set a trial for Jan
Michel Urges EU Caution on Ending Unanimity, Warns Against Weakening National Veto
Former European Council President Charles Michel cautions against removing unanimity in EU decision-making. He says some leaders hide behind
Hegseth Pressures Iran for Deal as Talks May Resume in Islamabad
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran to make a 'wise deal' ahead of possible talks in Islamabad. He criticised European allies for '
Indonesian UNIFIL Peacekeeper Dies from Lebanon Attack Wounds, Sixth Fatality Since March
An Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper, Corporal Rico Pramudia, has died from wounds suffered in a March 29 attack on his base in Lebanon. His dea
EU Divisions on Israel Trade Suspension Expose Deeper Foreign Policy Rifts
Several EU member states rejected a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement, revealing deep divisions over the Middle East