By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, due to expire Monday, has been extended by three weeks, according to US President Donald Trump. The announce
Housing Crisis Tests Europe's Social Stability as MEPs Debate Solutions
Europe's housing crisis is worsening, with prices surging and wages stagnating. MEPs Dirk Gotink and Maria Ohisalo debate solutions in the E
UN Weighs Post-UNIFIL Presence in Lebanon as 2027 Mandate Expiry Looms
The UN is working on plans for a continued presence in Lebanon after the UNIFIL mandate ends in 2027. The force, which has been in place sin
Zelenskyy Confirms US Arms Deliveries Continue Despite Iran Conflict, as Dnipro Drone Strike Kills Three
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that US weapons deliveries to Ukraine have not been interrupted by the Iran war. A Russian drone strike on Dni
US and Iran Trade Ship Seizures as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
The US military seized an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean linked to Iranian smuggling. Iran retaliated by capturing two container ships in th
Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Hit with Red Liquid at Berlin Press Event
Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid, likely tomato juice, after a Berlin news conference. The incident occurred as he criticized the
US and Azerbaijan Launch TRIPP Corridor Talks, Boosting Europe's Energy Diversification
A US technical delegation has concluded talks in Baku on the TRIPP corridor, a rail and road link through Armenia brokered by President Trum
EU Approves New Russia Sanctions but Delays Maritime Ban Amid Greek and Maltese Opposition
The European Union has approved a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, but the key measure—a full ban on maritime services for Russian o
Trump Envoy Urges FIFA to Swap Iran for Italy at 2026 World Cup
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has proposed that FIFA replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup. The request comes amid geopolitical te
Head-On Train Collision in Denmark Injures 17, Five Critical
Two passenger trains collided head-on near Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, on Thursday morning. Seventeen people were injured, five criticall
France and UK Renew Pact to Curb English Channel Crossings with Increased Funding
The Sandhurst Treaty, aimed at preventing illegal English Channel crossings, has been renewed for three years. The UK will provide up to €76
Latvian Defence Minister Confident US Would Honour NATO Article 5
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds expresses full confidence in US commitment to NATO's mutual defence clause. He highlights strong prac