By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Poland's Deregulation Drive: A Blueprint for EU Reform, Says InPost CEO Brzoska
Poland has implemented nearly 200 deregulatory measures in 14 months, simplifying tax rules and automating benefits. InPost CEO Rafał Brzosk
Organised Gangs Steal Entire Cattle Herds in Eastern Germany
German farmers in Brandenburg are losing entire cattle herds to organised gangs. Police suspect the animals are smuggled to Eastern Europe o
Niger Junta Suspends Nine French Media Outlets, Citing Public Order Threats
Niger's junta has suspended nine French media outlets, alleging their content threatens public order. The move follows similar bans in Burki
Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary's PM After Landslide Victory, Ending Orbán Era
Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, securing 140 votes in parliament. His Tisza party won 141 seats in the Ap
Trump Considers Relocating US Troops From Germany to Poland
US President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to shifting American troops from Germany to Poland. The move would reshape NATO's eastern
Kazakhstan Opens Judo Grand Slam in Astana with Strong Home Performance
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in Astana with full stands and high-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Ab
Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, beginning Saturday. The truce coincides with Russia's
Starmer's Political Weakness Risks Derailing EU-UK Reset Efforts
UK PM Keir Starmer faces a political crisis after local election losses, with Labour support plummeting and Reform UK surging. His push for
Pope Leo XIV Marks First Anniversary with Peace Plea in Pompeii and Naples
Pope Leo XIV spent his first anniversary in Campania, calling for peace and mercy in a world scarred by war. The pontiff, elected a year ago
False Images Link Leipzig Ramming Suspect to Antifa and AfD
After a car ramming in Leipzig killed two people, manipulated images circulated claiming the suspect wore Antifa or AfD logos. German fact-c
EU Sanctions Show Strain on Russian Economy After 20 Rounds
Russia's economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, with inflation at 6% and a $60 billion deficit. EU leaders claim sanctions are biting, but Moscow s