By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Named Suspect in €9 Million Graft Probe
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have named Andrii Yermak, ex-chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, as a suspect in a probe into €9 milli
Farage's Rise Makes Starmer's EU Push More Urgent, UK Minister Says
Labour's local election losses have intensified pressure on Keir Starmer, with Reform UK gaining over 1,300 council seats. UK Minister Steph
US Treasury Enlists Banks to Disrupt Iranian Oil Money Laundering
The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that fund sanctioned oil sales. The initiati
EU Defence Ministers Chart Strategy: Ukraine, Middle East, and European Readiness
EU defence ministers convene in Brussels to address Ukraine's military requirements, Middle East stability, and European defence readiness.
Iran Ceasefire on Brink as Trump Rejects Tehran's Counteroffer
Trump dismissed Iran's counteroffer as 'totally unacceptable,' warning the truce is nearly dead. Tehran's armed forces are on alert, and the
EU Foreign Ministers Split Over Direct Talks with Putin on Ukraine War
EU foreign ministers are split over the prospect of direct talks with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The divide was laid bare at
Socialists Block EPP Bid to Fast-Track EU-US Trade Deal Talks
The EPP wants to bring forward talks on the EU-US trade deal, but Socialist chair Bernd Lange insists on 19 May. The dispute highlights tens
EU Targets Russian Officials Over Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children
The European Union has sanctioned 16 Russian officials and seven entities for orchestrating the forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukr
EU Remains Divided Over Direct Talks with Russia on Ukraine Peace
EU foreign ministers remain split on whether to engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Some member states push for more sanc
Macron Defends Europe's Role in Africa, Calls for Investment Over Aid
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted an economic summit in Kenya, urging investment in Africa to replace aid. He defended Europe's eng
UN Reports 880 Civilian Deaths from Drone Strikes in Sudan in Early 2025
At least 880 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan between January and April 2025, accounting for over 80% of conflict-related dea