By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
UN pact aims to protect island states from losing sovereignty to rising seas
The UN General Assembly will endorse a landmark declaration to protect the statehood of island nations threatened by rising seas. The move a
Trump's ICC pressure and EU defence priorities: Europe Today's key debates
EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius discusses European security in an exclusive interview. Washington pushes for ICC withdrawals and sa
US court orders White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico, MS NOW
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, ruling the bans violated due process. The jud
Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as trade truce extended
Trump greeted Xi on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews for a three-day state visit. The two leaders agreed to prolong a trade truce until Janu
Saudi National Day draws large crowds in Riyadh amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia marked its National Day with large celebrations in Riyadh, featuring traditional performances and a military parade. The festiv
Catholic schools in France face backlash over compulsory papal day
Catholic schools in France are asked to replace lessons with activities on Pope Leo XIV's arrival on 25 September. Critics question the comp
Housing and migration collide in Athens political debate
In a special Athens edition of The Ring, Greek MPs Dimitris Kairidis and Milena Apostolaki debated migration, the housing crisis, and Greece
Fuel prices ignite French political tensions ahead of presidential vote
French diesel prices hit a record €2.41 a litre, prompting fishermen and farmers to block depots. The government expands fuel relief, but bu
Anti-mafia raid near Naples uncovers €3.2 million hidden in walls
Carabinieri officers seized €3.2 million in banknotes hidden behind a wall in Caivano, near Naples. The raid targeted the Angelino clan, wit
Brussels set to endorse Tirana's 2027 EU accession target
The European Commission is drafting a roadmap that formally endorses Albania's 2027 target for closing EU accession negotiations. The plan w
Europe's fuel pump pain: who bears the heaviest burden?
The largest fuel supply disruption in history has sent petrol and diesel prices soaring across Europe. Adjusted for purchasing power, the Ba
Russian drone barrage kills two in Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy's UN address
Russian drones hit Kyiv in daylight attacks, killing two and wounding 23. The strikes came hours before Zelenskyy's UN address, as he seeks