By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Astana is emerging as a regional tech and academic hub, attracting specialists with initiatives like the Digital Nomad Visa. Professionals c
Southampton Protest Turns Violent After Release of Stabbing Victim Bodycam Footage
Protests in Southampton turned violent after the release of bodycam footage connected to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak. Police a
Estonian President Urges EU Defence Buildup to Avoid Testing NATO's Core Commitment
Estonian President Alar Karis has called for Europe to significantly bolster its defence capabilities to avoid having to test NATO's Article
French Senate Rejects Assisted Dying Bill, Sending It Back to National Assembly
The French Senate rejected a bill to regulate assisted dying on Wednesday, with 181 votes against and 122 in favor. The text now returns to