By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Lithuanians Shelter in Underground Parking as Drone Alert Triggers Vilnius Lockdown
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius, urging residents to seek shelter. Video footage captured people gathering in an unde
Europe's Strategic Awakening: Can the Continent Secure Its Own Future?
Europe is rearming at a historic pace, with EU defence spending reaching €739 billion in 2025. Growing uncertainty over US commitments and r
German Police Arrest Couple Suspected of Spying for China in Munich
German police arrested a married couple in Munich on Wednesday, accusing them of spying for China by targeting academics in aerospace and AI
Soros Foundation Commits $300M to US Democracy Amid Political Pressure
George Soros' Open Society Foundations has announced a $300 million, five-year initiative to bolster US democracy and economic security. The
Hungary and Ukraine Hold Expert Talks on Minority Rights, Easing EU Accession Path
Hungary and Ukraine held their first expert-level talks on minority rights since the new government took office in Budapest. The discussions
Switzerland Ramps Up Drone Capabilities Amid European Security Shift
Switzerland is increasing defence spending and integrating drones into its military, focusing on air defence and closer ties with European p
Iran's 82-Day Internet Blackout Creates Digital Apartheid, Critics Say
Iran's 82-day internet blackout has cost the economy over $1 billion. A tiered system grants officials and businesses access while ordinary
Hungary Signals Shift on EU Sanctions Against Russian Patriarch Kirill
Hungary's new leadership signals readiness to lift its veto on EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill. A mini sa
Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Armenia's June Elections
A coordinated disinformation campaign, part of the 'Matryoshka' network, has published 343 fake videos targeting Armenia's June 7 elections.
Vilnius Airport Shuts and NATO Jets Scrambled After Drone Warning Near Belarus Border
Vilnius airport was closed on Wednesday after a drone warning near the Belarus border. NATO scrambled Baltic Air Policing jets, and Latvia i
EU Trade Chief Warns of Countermeasures if US Violates Turnberry Deal
EU trade chief Bernd Lange has defended the Turnberry Agreement as a safety net against US tariff threats, but warns the bloc remains expose
EU Parliament Approves US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Tariff Threats
EU lawmakers and diplomats agreed to implement the US trade deal after late-night talks in Strasbourg. The deal includes a sunset clause and