By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Eurostat Forecasts 12% EU Population Decline by 2100, with Sharpest Falls in Eastern Europe
The EU's population is projected to fall by 53 million, or 12%, by the year 2100. Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Greece are forecast to see
Pope Leo XIV Visits Angola's Muxima Shrine, a Site Tied to Slave Trade
Pope Leo XIV visited the Muxima shrine in Angola, a site central to the transatlantic slave trade. He called for an end to corruption and ex
EU and Hungary's Tisza Party Begin Talks to Unlock Frozen Funds After Orbán Era
The European Commission dispatched a high-level team to Budapest for informal talks with Hungary's incoming Tisza Party government. The focu
Milan Rally Showcases Europe's Far-Right Unity Amid Salvini's Contradictory Stance on Russian Oil
Thousands gathered in Milan for a 'Masters in Our Own Home' rally organized by the League and Patriots for Europe. Leader Matteo Salvini pro
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
Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip the informal EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, breaking the tradition of a farewell cer
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