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By Anna Schroeder

Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.

612 published stories
EU Leaders Rally Behind Trump After Washington Shooting Incident
Politics

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
Politics

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

El-Sisi Warns of 'Deliberate Attempts' to Redraw Middle East Map, Urges Gulf Role in Iran Deal
Politics

El-Sisi Warns of 'Deliberate Attempts' to Redraw Middle East Map, Urges Gulf Role in Iran Deal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warns the Middle East faces deliberate attempts to redraw its map under extremist pretexts. He calls

European Leaders Condemn Washington Shooting at Press Dinner
Politics

European Leaders Condemn Washington Shooting at Press Dinner

An armed man stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting swift condemnation from European leaders

Drone Debris Hits Romanian Town as Russian Strikes on Ukraine Escalate
Politics

Drone Debris Hits Romanian Town as Russian Strikes on Ukraine Escalate

A Russian drone crashed in the Romanian city of Galati, damaging an electricity pole and a house outbuilding. Two British RAF jets were scra

Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership as Accession Treaty Talks Begin
Politics

Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership as Accession Treaty Talks Begin

EU member states have agreed to start drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro, marking a significant step in its 14-year membership bid.

Iran's FM Visits Pakistan for Indirect Talks, Rules Out Direct US Negotiations
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Iran's FM Visits Pakistan for Indirect Talks, Rules Out Direct US Negotiations

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan for a second round of indirect talks with the US. Tehran insists negotiations wil

European Wage Growth Since 2020: Real Purchasing Power Declines in Major Economies
Europe

European Wage Growth Since 2020: Real Purchasing Power Declines in Major Economies

Real hourly wages in the EU declined by 3% over the past five years, as inflation outpaced nominal growth. Non-euro area countries and lower

EU and US Sign Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China's Supply Dominance
Politics

EU and US Sign Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China's Supply Dominance

The EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals, aiming to diversify supply chains away from China. The pact covers

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open and Italian Open Due to Wrist Injury
World

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open and Italian Open Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending French Open champion, has withdrawn from Roland Garros and the Italian Open due to a right wrist inju

London Court Sets 2027 Trial for Four Charged in Jewish Ambulance Arson
Politics

London Court Sets 2027 Trial for Four Charged in Jewish Ambulance Arson

Four suspects appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday for an arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green. The judge set a trial for Jan

Michel Urges EU Caution on Ending Unanimity, Warns Against Weakening National Veto
Politics

Michel Urges EU Caution on Ending Unanimity, Warns Against Weakening National Veto

Former European Council President Charles Michel cautions against removing unanimity in EU decision-making. He says some leaders hide behind