By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Russia's Supreme Court blocks anti-war Yabloko party from Duma elections
Russia's Supreme Court has annulled the registration of the liberal, anti-war Yabloko party for the upcoming State Duma elections. The rulin
Russia's Supreme Court blocks anti-war Yabloko party from Duma elections
Russia's Supreme Court annulled Yabloko's registration for the September parliamentary elections, removing the only anti-war party from the
Germany expands anti-drone police unit after Leipzig airport incident
Germany is doubling its federal police anti-drone unit to 300 personnel and expanding bases from four to eight. The move follows the discove
Trump links Iran peace talks to compensation demands
Trump says he will seek compensation from Iran in any peace talks, citing decades of attacks. Tehran insists on US reparations first. Negoti
Ceuta's leader calls for detention center after migrant surge
Ceuta's leader urges a detention center for migrants after a record border surge. Thousands remain in the enclave, including unaccompanied m
Kyiv's drone chief warns Russia plans 200-missile salvos
Russia is working to nearly triple its simultaneous ballistic missile salvo from 77 to 200, according to Ukraine's drone commander. He warns
Record 230 migrants cross Channel in one boat, French rescuers say
A record 230 migrants, including over 20 children, crossed the English Channel in one small boat. French rescuers escorted the vessel to UK
European, Asian and American football bodies unite against Infantino
Three confederations have issued a rare joint open letter criticising Gianni Infantino's leadership. They say his apology for the failed Wor
Italy and Spain clash over migration, exposing a deeper EU rift
Italy and Spain's Schengen border dispute over Ceuta has escalated into a diplomatic standoff. The clash exposes a deeper rift over migratio
Colombia's new president orders deadly raids against rebel factions
Colombian forces killed six armed group members in Antioquia, days after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office. The operation targe
Europe's Morning Briefing: Key Developments for August 10, 2026
Spanish Civil Guard warns of a possible mass crossing attempt at Ceuta on 15 August. France's ban on cold calls takes effect tomorrow. Catch
Evening bulletin: August 10, 2026 – key European stories
Tonight's briefing covers the day's most important developments across Europe, including political shifts, economic moves, and cultural high