By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
US envoy warns EU's 'Buy European' arms plan risks transatlantic rift
US Ambassador Andrew Puzder says the EU's 'Buy European' defence proposals could fragment the transatlantic industrial base. He argues that
Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv and cut power as winter looms
At least four people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Wednesday. The attacks damaged the capital's power
Tsikhanouskaya: Russia is probing EU resolve before acting
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns that Russia is testing how far it can push the EU before facing a reaction. She calls on Europe to stay calm
Brussels summit confronts Europe's escalating hybrid threats
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius headline a Brussels summit on Europe's defence readiness. Ukraine's
Seoul suspects Zelenskyy used POW transfer to sway arms debate
South Korea's intelligence service suspects Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to sway public opinion in fav
Albanian PM: Kushner-linked resort hinges on environmental review
Albania's PM insists the €1.4bn resort linked to Jared Kushner will be judged by its environmental impact, not street protests. The project
Morocco's King appoints Fatima Mansouri as first female prime minister
Fatima Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister by King Mohammed VI. The 50-year-old lawyer and former Marrakech mayor
Kyiv Urges EU to Seize Russian Assets as 2027 Funding Gap Hits €68bn
Ukraine faces a $78 billion financing hole in 2027, with only $20 billion of $52.6 billion in donor aid secured so far. Finance Minister Ser
Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers as Magyar's Anti-Corruption Drive Accelerates
Hungarian prosecutors detained two former ministers on corruption and abuse-of-office charges after parliament lifted their immunity. Prime
Russian Tu-95 bomber crash in Far East kills six crew members
A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed in the Amur region on Tuesday, killing six crew members. The aircraft went down near the Ukrainka a
Baku Security Forum Puts Cross-Border Threats in Focus
The Baku Security Forum gathered security and intelligence officials from multiple countries. Discussions centred on counterterrorism, cyber
Eiffel Tower chief to step down after female staff sidelined
The Eiffel Tower's operating chief is stepping down after an internal investigation confirmed female staff were sidelined during a visit by