By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Luxembourg's Bettel Confronted Orbán Over Anti-LGBTQ Law, Compares It to Fascist Policies
Xavier Bettel confronted Viktor Orbán directly over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law, telling him 'being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic i
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Resource Exploitation and Inequality in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'colonisation' of mineral resources and economic inequality during his visit to Equatorial Guinea. The visit mark
Europe's Energy Subsidies Risk Prolonging Crisis, Warns Spanish Economist
Most EU governments are repeating 2022's energy subsidy mistakes, suppressing price signals and delaying demand adjustment. A Spanish econom
Spain Commits €7 Billion to Public Housing in Bid to Ease Deepening Crisis
Spain's government has approved a €7 billion plan to address a severe housing crisis, tripling public investment over four years. The initia
How Portugal's Submarine Mission Under Arctic Ice Is Shaping Canada's New Fleet
Portugal's Navy sent the conventional submarine NRP Arpão under the Arctic ice sheet in 2024, a first for a non-nuclear vessel. Canada is in
Hungary Poised to Lift Veto on €90 Billion EU Loan for Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Restarts
Hungary is expected to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, coinciding with the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline. Euronews'
UK Envoy to UAE Warns of Regional Risk but Backs Resilience Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding but remains fragile, according to UK Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart. He warns that the
Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over TV Host's Sexist Tirade Against Meloni
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador after a state TV host unleashed sexist and offensive remarks against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Th
NATO Scrambles Jets Across Baltic to Intercept Russian Bombers and Fighters
French Rafale fighters from Lithuania led a multinational NATO intercept of Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers and Su-30/35 fighters over the
Qatar Urges Diplomacy as US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty
Qatar has urged an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The Gulf state warns
Druzhba Pipeline Restart Unblocks EU Loan for Ukraine After Three-Month Halt
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the Druzhba oil pipeline is repaired and can resume operation. The move is expected to unl
Russia and North Korea Complete Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea have connected a road bridge over the Tumen River, set to open this summer. The project underscores deepening militar