By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Hungary Poised to Lift Veto on €90 Billion EU Loan for Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Restarts
Hungary is expected to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, coinciding with the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline. Euronews'
UK Envoy to UAE Warns of Regional Risk but Backs Resilience Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding but remains fragile, according to UK Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart. He warns that the
Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over TV Host's Sexist Tirade Against Meloni
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador after a state TV host unleashed sexist and offensive remarks against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Th
NATO Scrambles Jets Across Baltic to Intercept Russian Bombers and Fighters
French Rafale fighters from Lithuania led a multinational NATO intercept of Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers and Su-30/35 fighters over the
Qatar Urges Diplomacy as US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty
Qatar has urged an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The Gulf state warns
Druzhba Pipeline Restart Unblocks EU Loan for Ukraine After Three-Month Halt
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the Druzhba oil pipeline is repaired and can resume operation. The move is expected to unl
Russia and North Korea Complete Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea have connected a road bridge over the Tumen River, set to open this summer. The project underscores deepening militar
EU Optimistic Hungary Will Lift Veto on €90 Billion Ukraine Loan This Week
Brussels anticipates Hungary will lift its veto on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, tied to the Druzhba pipeline restart. The move could also
EU Court Rules Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Violates Fundamental Rights
The European Court of Justice found Hungary's 2021 Child Protection Law unlawfully discriminates against LGBTQ+ individuals. It is the first
Magyar's Warsaw Visit Signals Blueprint for Hungary's Illiberal Unwinding
Péter Magyar's first diplomatic trip is to Warsaw, not Brussels or Vienna. He aims to replicate Donald Tusk's shock therapy against illibera
Slovakia to Hold July Referendum on Ending Lifetime Payments for Ex-Premiers
Slovakia will hold a referendum on 4 July to decide whether to end lifelong payments for former prime ministers and parliament speakers. Vot
Trump Refuses to Lift Strait of Hormuz Blockade Until Iran Agrees to Peace Deal
Trump insists the blockade will stay until a peace deal is reached. Iran skipped Islamabad talks after the US seized an Iranian cargo vessel