By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Sweden Arrests Two Suspected of Exporting Industrial Goods to Russia's Military Sector
Sweden's security service has arrested two people on suspicion of exporting advanced industrial products to Russia's military-industrial com
Iran Warns European Nations Against Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks
Iran has warned European countries against sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it would destabilize energy markets. Tehran's c
Kaja Kallas Rejects Gerhard Schröder as EU Mediator in Ukraine Peace Talks
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas ruled out former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator in Ukraine peace talks. She argued tha
Sweden's Foreign Minister: Russia Shows No Genuine Interest in Peace
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenegard stated that Russia is not genuinely interested in peace, dismissing potential mediators like
Remains of US Soldier Found Off Morocco After African Lion Exercise
US Army Europe and Africa confirmed the recovery of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. near Cap Draa Training Area. The two soldiers fell from
EU Foreign Ministers Tackle Sanctions on Russia, Israeli Settlers, and Syria Talks
EU foreign ministers convene in Brussels to expand sanctions on Russians responsible for abducting Ukrainian children. They also aim to impo
European Parliament Seeks 10% Boost for 2028-2034 EU Budget, Prioritising Cohesion and Defence
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the 2028-2034 EU budget, calling for a 10% increase. MEPs want equal funding for cohesio
European Youth Activists Challenge Blanket Social Media Bans, Urge Smarter Regulation
Youth activists in France, Ireland, and the Netherlands are pushing back against blanket social media bans for children under 16. They call
Astana Grand Slam 2026: European Judokas Shine in Heavyweight Finals
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 concluded with a heavyweight finale in Astana. European judokas from Serbia, Germany, and Russia secure
Budapest Marks 22 Years in EU Amid Government Change and Renewed European Optimism
Thousands gathered in Budapest for Europe Day, celebrating Hungary's 22nd anniversary in the EU. The event came one day after Péter Magyar w