By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Ethiopia's army chief alleges Egypt and Sudan back rebel alliance
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula claims Egypt and Sudan are backing a seven-group alliance aiming to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The accusat
Poland and Lithuania draft joint evacuation plan for Baltic civilians
Poland and Lithuania are working on a joint plan to evacuate civilians from the Baltic states in a crisis. The Suwałki Gap is central to the
Russia raises taxes on citizens and firms to fund Ukraine war
Russia's budget deficit hit 2.8% of GDP by July, forcing the Kremlin to raise taxes on citizens and businesses. New levies target passive in
Where European minimum wages beat food inflation
Across 26 European countries, minimum wage earners in most nations can now buy more food than in 2021. However, Malta, Spain, and France saw
Morning Europe Bulletin: September 27, 2026 – Key Updates
From Lisbon's unexpected heatwave to a pro-Russian disinformation campaign targeting German voters, here are the top European stories this m
Azerbaijan Marks Remembrance Day as South Caucasus Peace Dividends Take Shape
Azerbaijan observes Remembrance Day for soldiers killed in the 44-day war of 2020. Six years on, rail freight and digital transit with Armen
Tajani's 'long skirt' remarks ignite Italian political storm
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has apologized after saying he prefers 'serious' women in long skirts. Opposition senators protested
Madrid protest demands election as Ceuta migrant standoff drags on
Madrid hosted its second 'March for Dignity', organised by Sociedad Civil Española with backing from the PP and Vox. Vox leader Santiago Aba
Bats originated in Europe 65 million years ago, genomic study finds
A comprehensive genomic study places the origin of bats in Europe 65 million years ago. Flight and echolocation emerged near the group's beg
Six killed across Ukraine as Putin dismisses talk of conflict with Europe
At least six people died in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kherson and Sumy over the past day. Kyiv's air force says 173 drones w
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles targeting Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Saudi Arabia. The attacks
How Russia's recruitment drive targets Belarusians for the war in Ukraine
Russia is running a coordinated recruitment campaign in Belarus, targeting vulnerable men with promises of money and citizenship. Many end u