By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Centrist bloc in European Parliament projected to lose majority
A new seat projection indicates that the three centrist groups in the European Parliament could lose their combined majority. The shift refl
Europe braces for rare total solar eclipse on 12 August
A total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain on 12 August 2026. Millions across western Europe will see a
Europe's real foundation: coal and steel, not red tape
The EU has published over 10,000 legal acts in the last term, burdening SMEs. Gitta Connemann calls for a moratorium on new rules and a one-
Fake videos and false claims target French presidential hopefuls
Researchers have linked a disinformation campaign to the Russian-aligned Matryoshka network. Fabricated videos and false claims have targete
North Korea launches second missile in a week ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in less than a week on Wednesday, firing a weapon from Wonsan that flew over 700 kil
Europe's eclipse glasses sell out as solar grid braces for dip
Shops and opticians from Paris to Berlin report shortages of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Grid operat
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 216 as rescuers race against time
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 216 people. Rescuers pulled a woman alive from rubble in Pereira, while
Metsola's plenary overhaul aims to turn Strasbourg into a real debating chamber
From September, the European Parliament will trial fixed finishing times, unscheduled speaking slots, and more direct exchanges with commiss
Trump confirms secret switch from Air Force One over Iran threat
Trump confirmed he was secretly moved to a different aircraft during a July trip to Turkey after a credible threat. The operation involved a
Colombia quake rescuers free woman trapped 36 hours in Pereira
Rescuers in Pereira freed a 32-year-old woman after 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. They located her 10 hours before reaching
Deadly quake devastates western Colombia as Valle del Cauca mourns
A strong earthquake has struck western Colombia, leaving dozens dead and widespread destruction in Valle del Cauca. Towns including Zarzal,
Ferry carrying 95 capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
A ferry carrying 95 people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Police confirm rescue efforts are underway, but caution against s