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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.

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EU enlargement push strains Brussels' negotiating capacity
Europe

EU enlargement push strains Brussels' negotiating capacity

The European Commission's enlargement department is running low on capacity to manage several accession processes simultaneously. More negot

FIFA pushes private investment plan despite UEFA boycott threat
World

FIFA pushes private investment plan despite UEFA boycott threat

FIFA says it will proceed with an 'open and democratic' consultation on allowing private investors to buy stakes in future World Cups. UEFA

Trump announces plan to disarm Hamas and pull Israel out of Gaza
Politics

Trump announces plan to disarm Hamas and pull Israel out of Gaza

Trump calls the agreement a 'historic deal' to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Israel would withdraw its forces once disarmamen

Afghan suspect held over suitcase murder of British man in Greece
World

Afghan suspect held over suitcase murder of British man in Greece

Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan man over the murder of a British national whose body was discovered in a suitcase on Crete. The su

UEFA votes to boycott World Cups over FIFA private investment plan
Europe

UEFA votes to boycott World Cups over FIFA private investment plan

UEFA voted to boycott future men's and women's World Cups over FIFA's plan to allow private investment. The governing body says the tourname

Canadian intern of Chinese origin challenges Belgian spy detention
Politics

Canadian intern of Chinese origin challenges Belgian spy detention

A Canadian national of Chinese origin has appealed a one-month pre-trial detention order after being arrested on suspicion of espionage whil

FIFA charges Argentina players over World Cup final brawl and Malvinas banner
World

FIFA charges Argentina players over World Cup final brawl and Malvinas banner

FIFA has charged Argentina players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for assault and unsporting behaviour after the World Cup final loss to

Dozens board dangerously overcrowded boat in Gravelines for Channel crossing to UK
Politics

Dozens board dangerously overcrowded boat in Gravelines for Channel crossing to UK

Migrants, including families with children, boarded an overloaded boat in Gravelines, northern France, on Tuesday. The vessel was visibly ov

What salary you need to buy a €1 million home across Europe
Europe

What salary you need to buy a €1 million home across Europe

A €1 million home requires an income far above the national average in most EU countries. In Bulgaria, buyers need 7.8 times the average sal

US strikes Iran after foiled attack on Jordan base, widening Middle East conflict
World

US strikes Iran after foiled attack on Jordan base, widening Middle East conflict

The US military completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran early Thursday, targeting Revolutionary Guard Corps sites. The escalation fol

Afghan suspect held in Greece over suitcase murder of British man
World

Afghan suspect held in Greece over suitcase murder of British man

Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan national over the murder of a British man whose body was found in a suitcase on Crete. The suspect

Ceuta overwhelmed as hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco
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Ceuta overwhelmed as hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco

More than 1,500 migrants, including minors, have reached Ceuta by sea in recent days, collapsing local reception centers. Spanish authoritie