By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Hegseth Pressures Iran for Deal as Talks May Resume in Islamabad
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran to make a 'wise deal' ahead of possible talks in Islamabad. He criticised European allies for '
Indonesian UNIFIL Peacekeeper Dies from Lebanon Attack Wounds, Sixth Fatality Since March
An Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper, Corporal Rico Pramudia, has died from wounds suffered in a March 29 attack on his base in Lebanon. His dea
EU Divisions on Israel Trade Suspension Expose Deeper Foreign Policy Rifts
Several EU member states rejected a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement, revealing deep divisions over the Middle East
Kallas: Orbán-Style Vetoes Undermine EU Democracy, Hopes for Reset with New Hungarian Government
Kaja Kallas warns that vetoes used by Viktor Orbán have undermined EU democracy by letting one country block 26. She hopes for better cooper
Pentagon Leak Reveals Plan to Suspend Spain from NATO Over Iran War Refusal
A leaked Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain's NATO membership for refusing US access to bases during the Iran war. The proposal also t
Iran's Nuclear Talks Stalled by Internal Slogans and Naval Standoff, Former Diplomat Says
Former Iranian diplomat Kourosh Ahmadi says both sides are stuck in self-made traps of slogans. A planned second round of talks in Islamabad
EU Countries Push Back Against Brussels' Housing Deregulation Plans
Ireland and six other EU countries have warned that Brussels' omnibus deregulation efforts could backfire, potentially slowing housing and i
Armenia Commemorates 111th Anniversary of Genocide in Yerevan
Armenia observed the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026. Thousands participated in marches and ceremonies in Ye
Estonian PM Calls for Lifetime Schengen Ban on Russian Soldiers
Estonian PM Kristen Michal urges EU to ban Russian soldiers from Schengen for life, citing criminal behavior and risk of private armies. The
EU Leaders Gather in Cyprus for Crisis Talks on Energy, Defence, and Middle East
EU leaders are holding crisis talks in Cyprus, focusing on energy, defence, and the Middle East. Former European Council President Charles M
UN Report: 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza During 2023-2025 Conflict
Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025, according to a UN Women report. The conflict has led