By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Latvian PM Evika Siliņa Resigns, Coalition Collapses Ahead of October Elections
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on Thursday, collapsing the centre-right coalition. The move follows the defen
EU Must Unite or Face Irrelevance, Greens MEP Warns After Trump-Xi Talks
Greens MEP Michael Bloss says the EU must speak with one voice to survive. His comments follow US President Donald Trump's visit to China fo
EU Equality Chief Labels Conversion Therapy 'Torture' as Brussels Urges National Bans
EU Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib described conversion therapy as 'torture' that can lead to depression and suicide. The European Commis
Latvia's Air Defence Failures Exposed After Drone Incursion and Minister's Resignation
Several drones crossed into Latvian airspace near the Russian border, causing a fire at an oil depot. The defence minister resigned after ad
EU Budget Overhaul Falls Short as Defence, Climate, and Enlargement Pressures Mount
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 offers minimal new spending power after debt repayments. Experts call fo
Overnight Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing One
Russia launched a new wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 16. The attack came hours afte
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Xi Talks as Europe Watches Trade War Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit, greeted by Vice President Han Zheng. The US president aims to secure
Syria Seeks Comprehensive Security Pact with Israel, Foreign Minister Says
Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani has called for a comprehensive security agreement with Israel, urging a return to the 1974 buffer
Turkey Lifts Trade Restriction with Armenia in Bid to Normalize Relations
Turkey has lifted a restriction on direct trade with Armenia, allowing goods to be labeled with their final destination or origin. The move
Brussels Urges EU States to Outlaw 'Barbaric' LGBTIQ+ Conversion Practices
The European Commission has called on EU member states to urgently ban conversion practices for LGBTIQ+ individuals, labeling them 'barbaric
Iran Prepares for Renewed Conflict as Missile Stockpiles Remain Largely Intact
The Institute for the Study of War assesses Iran is preparing for renewed hostilities with the US and Israel, citing military drills and ass
Israeli Commission Finds Hamas Used Systematic Sexual Violence on October 7
An independent Israeli commission's report documents systematic sexual violence by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and against hostages. The findi