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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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Milan Rally Showcases Europe's Far-Right Unity Amid Salvini's Contradictory Stance on Russian Oil
Politics

Milan Rally Showcases Europe's Far-Right Unity Amid Salvini's Contradictory Stance on Russian Oil

Thousands gathered in Milan for a 'Masters in Our Own Home' rally organized by the League and Patriots for Europe. Leader Matteo Salvini pro

UN Maritime Chief Asserts No Legal Basis for Blocking Strait of Hormuz
World

UN Maritime Chief Asserts No Legal Basis for Blocking Strait of Hormuz

The UN's maritime chief states no country can legally restrict navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A Franco-British summit will discuss reop

World Urban Forum Confronts Global Housing Crisis as European Cities Face Pressure
Europe

World Urban Forum Confronts Global Housing Crisis as European Cities Face Pressure

Over one billion people globally live in inadequate housing, a crisis intensified by rapid urbanisation and rising costs. The 13th World Urb

After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
Politics

After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes

The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden

Fact Check: Viral Video of Israeli Soldiers Pushing Bodies Dates to 2024 West Bank Raid
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Fact Check: Viral Video of Israeli Soldiers Pushing Bodies Dates to 2024 West Bank Raid

A widely shared video purporting to show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies from a rooftop is from September 2024, not current events. The foot

Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition
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Orbán to Skip EU Summit in Nicosia, Breaking Farewell Tradition

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip the informal EU summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, breaking the tradition of a farewell cer

Gaza City Mourns Nine Killed in Overnight Israeli Airstrikes
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Gaza City Mourns Nine Killed in Overnight Israeli Airstrikes

At least nine Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City. Local hospitals reported the casualties as families gat

German Navy Sends Minehunter Fulda to Mediterranean Amid Potential Hormuz Mission
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German Navy Sends Minehunter Fulda to Mediterranean Amid Potential Hormuz Mission

The German minehunter Fulda has left Kiel for the Mediterranean. Berlin is considering a future mission in the Strait of Hormuz to protect s

Rome Mayor Declares Housing Crisis an Emergency Ahead of EU Mayors' Summit
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Rome Mayor Declares Housing Crisis an Emergency Ahead of EU Mayors' Summit

A coalition of European mayors will meet with the European Commission and Parliament to address the housing crisis. Rome's mayor Roberto Gua

Valencia Imposes City-Wide Cap on Holiday Rentals to Address Housing Crisis
Europe

Valencia Imposes City-Wide Cap on Holiday Rentals to Address Housing Crisis

Valencia's city council has approved a landmark cap, limiting holiday rentals to 2% of housing in each district. The move responds to widesp

MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
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MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow

A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role

Kazakhstan Attracts Global Talent with Tech Hubs, Academic Freedom, and Cultural Ambition
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Kazakhstan Attracts Global Talent with Tech Hubs, Academic Freedom, and Cultural Ambition

Astana is emerging as a regional tech and academic hub, attracting specialists with initiatives like the Digital Nomad Visa. Professionals c