By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Fact Check: Unfounded Claims Target French Referee After Egypt's World Cup Exit
Screenshots of temporary Wikipedia edits falsely claimed French referee François Letexier was Orthodox Jewish and biased against Egypt. No e
CJEU Backs Spain's Amnesty Law, Paving Way for Puigdemont's Return
The CJEU has ruled that Spain's amnesty law does not breach EU financial interests or anti-terror directives. The decision directly impacts
Gibraltar Border Checks End: Residents React to New Freedom
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome
Ukrainians Stage Rare Wartime Protest After Zelenskyy Fires Popular Defence Minister
For the first time since last summer, Ukrainians mobilised online and on the streets after President Zelenskyy fired Defence Minister Mykhai
EU Defence Chief Urges Negotiations as Ukraine Gains Military Edge
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius argues Ukraine's recent military gains against Russian naval and energy targets could push Putin to
Algeria Probes Orphanage Fire That Killed 11 Near Algiers
A fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, near Algiers, killed 11 people and injured 19 on 16 July. The blaze occurred during a severe heatwave
Kyiv Protests Erupt After Zelenskyy Ousts Defence Minister Fedorov
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Fedorov. Fedorov was seen as a moderniser who h
Russian Missile Strike Kills Two in Kyiv, Wounds Five Including Child
Russian missiles struck Kyiv on 16 July 2026, killing two and wounding five, including a child. The attack underscores the ongoing threat to
Zelenskyy Dismisses Popular Defence Minister Fedorov Amid Military Reform Dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure praised for drone innovation and a
Baltic leaders warn of Russian plans to strike critical infrastructure in Poland and Baltics
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned that Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructur
EU Seeks Exemptions for €150 Billion in Exports from US Tariffs
Brussels has handed Washington a list of €150 billion worth of EU exports it wants carved out from the 15% tariffs agreed in the 2025 Turnbe
EU Extends Ukrainian Refugee Protection but Tightens Rules for Military-Age Men
EU countries have extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028. Starting in 2027, men aged 23 to 60 must show they