By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Meloni marks government longevity at Bari rally with 2027 vote in sight
On 4 September, Meloni's government reached 1,413 days in office, surpassing Berlusconi's record. She framed stability as a reform in itself
Bardella and Farage sign pact to end Channel crossings
At Reform UK's conference, Jordan Bardella and Nigel Farage signed a memorandum of understanding to stop Channel crossings 'forever'. The pa
Birth tourism shifts as Russia's war reshapes emigration routes
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Russian women have traveled abroad to give birth, seeking second citizenships fo
Five EU states aim to open migrant return hubs outside bloc by 2027
Five EU countries have agreed on a common model for return hubs outside the bloc, with the first transfers targeted for 2027. The plan, whic
Russian drone hits SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, Zelenskyy vows response
A Russian drone hit the Security Service of Ukraine's headquarters in central Kyiv on Friday. President Zelenskyy said the drone targeted th
EU ministers regroup in Dublin after Iceland rejects accession talks
Iceland's narrow referendum vote against resuming EU membership talks has not derailed the bloc's enlargement agenda, officials insist. Mini
Ireland's population growth: migrants drive most, but not 99%
A viral video claims 99% of Ireland's population growth is due to foreigners. Official data shows migration is the main driver, but births t
Tanker captain arrested over Marmara Sea collision that sank cargo ship
The captain and third officer of an oil tanker face negligent homicide charges after their vessel struck and sank a cargo ship off Istanbul,
Europeans trim essentials to protect leisure spending, Eurostat shows
Eurostat data shows EU households now spend 46% of budgets on food, housing, energy, and transport. Despite high inflation, they are trimmin
Bardella and Farage to meet in Birmingham as far-right ties deepen
Jordan Bardella is set to appear with Nigel Farage at Reform UK's conference in Birmingham on Friday. The pair will discuss illegal migratio
White House arcade games turn deportation into play, drawing outrage
The White House has launched a set of arcade-style games on its website, including a deportation-themed title. Rights groups condemn the mov
EU loan frontloading alone won't fix Ukraine's budget gap, deputy PM says
Ukraine's Deputy PM Vsevolod Chentsov says frontloading the EU's €90bn loan is not a 'silver bullet' for Kyiv's budget gap. Kyiv is also see