By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Trump Threatens to Cut US Troops in Germany Amid Iran War Dispute with Merz
Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, escalating a feud with Chancellor Merz over the Iran war. Merz had earlier acc
Spanish PM Sánchez Accused of Leading Criminal Network in Graft Trial
A businessman testifying in a Madrid court alleged that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was at the top of a criminal hierarchy that rigged publ
Europol's Grimm Taskforce Arrests 280 as Violence-for-Hire Grows Across Europe
Europol's Grimm taskforce has made 280 arrests in its first year, targeting a growing trend of 'violence as a service' across Europe. The ne
Sweden Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Ship Suspected of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Sweden has confiscated a cargo ship believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, seized in March on suspicion of transporting stolen Ukrain
Second US Envoy to Ukraine Departs in Under a Year Amid Policy Rift
Acting US ambassador Julie Davis will leave Kyiv in June and retire from diplomacy. Her departure follows predecessor Bridget Brink's resign
Stabbing in Golders Green Raises Fears Over Antisemitic Attacks in London
Two people were stabbed in Golders Green, a north London area with a large Jewish community. The attack follows weeks of arson targeting syn
UN Reports 21 Executions and Over 4,000 Arrests in Iran Since War Began
The UN Human Rights Office reports at least 21 executions and over 4,000 detentions in Iran since the start of the war on 28 February. Nine
Trump Cancels Iran Talks, Orders Naval Blockade as Rial Crashes
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a second round of peace talks with Iran scheduled in Islamabad, accusing Tehran of failing to negoti
Young Europeans Lead Online Political Engagement, Eurostat Data Shows
In 2025, 24% of young Europeans participated in online civic or political activities, outpacing older generations. Slovenia leads with 49.4%
Ukraine Vows Retaliation as Stolen Grain Reaches Turkey, Egypt, Algeria
Ukraine is monitoring multiple vessels carrying grain stolen by Russia from occupied territories. Shipments have reached Turkey, Egypt, Alge
Hungary's Incoming PM Péter Magyar Visits Brussels to Unlock Frozen EU Funds
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels for his first visit, aiming to unlock €10 billion in frozen EU funds before an
Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Gaza, Including Nine-Year-Old Boy
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least five people on Tuesday, including a nine-year-old boy collecting firewood near Khan Younis. Meanwhil