By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Europe Rethinks Energy Strategy: Nuclear Returns as a Pillar of the Mix
The EU is embracing nuclear energy as a stable baseload partner to volatile renewables. The AccelerateEU plan seeks to cut foreign fossil fu
King Charles III's US State Visit Highlights Strained UK-US Ties
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US indep
Ukraine Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Alleged Stolen Grain Shipment to Haifa
Ukraine has summoned Israel's ambassador over a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv warns of dipl
Fact Check: Can Spain's Regularised Migrants Move to Other EU Countries?
Spain's one-year work permit for regularised migrants allows residence and work only in Spain, not other EU states. Short Schengen visits ar
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah Mullally Hold Historic Ecumenical Meeting at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally prayed together at the Vatican, emphasizing unity for evangelization. The meeting c
Strait of Hormuz Standoff Strands 20,000 Seafarers, Disrupts Global Energy Flows
Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded on hundreds of vessels in the Gulf, unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The crisis has slashed dail
Can a NATO Member Be Suspended? The Alliance's Legal Framework Explained
NATO's founding treaty does not allow for the suspension or expulsion of member states. A leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US suspend Sp
Trump to Meet Security Team on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Stall
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior security officials to discuss next steps on Iran. Tehran has blamed Washington for the
Germany Sees Sharp Rise in Conscientious Objector Applications After New Conscription Law
Germany's new military service law has triggered a surge in conscientious objector applications, with 2,656 filed in the first quarter of 20
Slavutych Commemorates Chernobyl's 40th Anniversary with Candlelit Tribute
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, residents of Slavutych gathered to honor the liquidators who contained the worst nuclear
EU Leaders Rally Behind Trump After Washington Shooting Incident
EU leaders swiftly condemned the attempted attack on US President Donald Trump outside the White House Correspondents' Association gala. Urs
Deadly Strikes Mark Chernobyl Anniversary as Zelenskyy Warns of Nuclear Risk
Russian strikes on Dnipro killed nine, while Ukrainian drone attacks hit Sevastopol and Belgorod. Zelenskyy and IAEA chief Grossi warn of nu