By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Estonian Minister Insists EU's €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Must Be Accountable
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur tells Euronews that EU funds for Ukraine must not be misused. The statement comes as a former Zelensk
Middle Powers Forge New Alliances as Trump Heads to Beijing
US President Donald Trump's visit to China highlights the strategic repositioning of middle powers. Canada and Australia are strengthening p
Trump's Beijing Visit: What a US-China Deal Could Mean for Europe's Strategic Interests
Donald Trump's first China visit since 2017 could reshape global security and trade. Europe faces being sidelined on Taiwan, AI standards, a
EU's €2 Trillion Budget Talks: Defence Surges, Farmers and Regions Face Cuts
The European Commission proposed €1.8 trillion for the 2028-2034 budget, but Parliament demands €1.96 trillion. Defence gets a €131 billion
Palestinians Mark 78th Nakba Anniversary, Renew Call for Right of Return
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba with marches and sirens. Participants called fo
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Bureau Clears Zelenskyy in €9 Million Laundering Case
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau says President Zelenskyy is not implicated in a €9 million money-laundering investigation. The probe target
Qatar Warns Iran Against Using Strait of Hormuz as Leverage Against Gulf States
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani warned Iran not to use the Strait of Hormuz as a weapon to blackmail Gulf co
Russian Diplomatic Antennas in Vienna Raise Espionage Concerns Across Europe
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats over espionage allegations linked to antenna systems on diplomatic rooftops. Investigators say the
Renovation of Halki Theological School Nears Completion, Reopening Stalled by Turkish Restrictions
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that renovation works at the Theological School of Halki will be completed by September. The schoo
Ireland Eyes Budapest Shift to Unblock Ukraine EU Accession Talks
Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne says the EU must maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions and military ai