By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
EU budget talks test commitment to break China's raw materials grip
The EU's next seven-year budget will determine if it can reduce reliance on Chinese processing of critical raw materials. Resource-rich part
US overstates EU role in new Iran sanctions campaign
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the EU formally joined Operation Economic Outcast, but Brussels' statement only welcomes the camp
Kyrgios accepts one-month ban after positive cocaine test in Mallorca
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP event in Mallorca. He entered a treatment programme a
Russia's round-the-clock drone campaign turns Kyiv's days into sleepless nights
Russia has abandoned its nighttime-only drone attacks on Kyiv, now striking around the clock. The relentless alerts are exhausting residents
Milei sees 'winds of change' as Argentina renews Falklands claim
Javier Milei says Washington's reevaluation of its Falklands position signals a shift in Argentina's favor. He announced sanctions on oil co
US Treasury targets tax exemptions for universities with DEI policies
The US Treasury has proposed a rule that would remove tax-exempt status from private schools and colleges that offer race-based aid or progr
Midday Europe briefing: September 4, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. A record heatwave persists across the Iberian Peninsula. EU border rules
Trump questions US backing for UK over Falklands, citing Iran stance
Trump hints the US might not back the UK over the Falkland Islands, citing Britain's lack of support on Iran. Argentina's President Milei ha
Hollande's new book sketches a centrist vision, but he keeps his options open
François Hollande has published a book with 80 policy proposals for France, from pension tweaks to VAT hikes. Despite the manifesto tone, he
Russians mock decree requiring chicken registration
A new Russian decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect, prompting citizens to bring live chickens to
Iranian café chain owner jailed and assets seized over protest support
Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison and had all his property confiscated fo
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns
The EU has suspended imports of beef, poultry, eggs, and honey from Brazil over antibiotic concerns. Brasília provided no guarantees for bee