By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Leader Over Surrogacy Controversy
Jens Spahn resigned as chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group after admitting his decision to have a child via surrogacy in the US conflic
Ukraine Strikes Russian Logistics Hubs in Moscow and Tambov Regions
Ukrainian forces struck two major logistics hubs in the Moscow and Tambov regions overnight, targeting warehouses and an oil facility. Presi
Deschamps' Final Match: France vs England in World Cup Third-Place Playoff
Didier Deschamps will lead France for the final time in the World Cup third-place playoff against England. Kylian Mbappé aims to win the Gol
Messi Calls Viral Photo with Baby Yamal 'Crazy' Before World Cup Final
Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as 'crazy' ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised
US Strikes Iran for Seventh Night as Tehran Hits Back at Gulf Allies
US Central Command confirmed a seventh night of strikes on Iranian surveillance sites, logistics, and maritime capabilities. Iran retaliated
Latvia Becomes Lukashenka's New Migration Pressure Point on EU's Eastern Border
Belarus has redirected migrant flows toward Latvia's border, with 111 attempted crossings in a single day. Riga warns the timing is delibera
Russian Strikes Kill Seven in Ukraine as Political Turmoil Grows
Russian attacks killed seven and injured 67 across Ukraine, with power outages in five regions. President Zelenskyy's government reshuffle,
EU Report Hails 'Radical Change' in Hungary's Rule of Law Under Magyar
The European Commission reports a 'radical change' in Hungary's rule of law under Prime Minister Péter Magyar. Budapest's decision to join t
Greece Blocks EU Sanctions on Russian LNG, Demands Transit Exemption
Greece is blocking EU sanctions on Russian LNG, seeking an exemption to continue shipping to non-EU clients. The move threatens the entire s
Merz and Macron Meet in Cologne to Salvage Franco-German Defence Cooperation
Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron met at the Noervenich air base near Cologne for a joint defence council. The talks aim to revive cooperat
Hungary's Magyar Seeks Refund of EU Migration Fines and Recovery Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is pushing for a refund of EU migration fines, arguing that other member states are adopting similar b
Andy Burnham Set to Become UK Labour Leader and Prime Minister
Andy Burnham will be announced as Labour leader on Friday, becoming UK prime minister on Monday. He promises to be 'unashamedly Labour' and