By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Energy bills push Europeans to skip medical care and family visits
Nearly 30% of Europeans live in precarious conditions, and 73% fear they cannot afford fuel. Many are skipping medical appointments and fami
Brazil envoy warns EU meat ban undermines Mercosur deal
Brazil's ambassador to the EU warns that the bloc's ban on Brazilian meat imports is undermining the Mercosur trade deal. He says the suspen
Europe Today: Dombrovskis on Russia, 9/11 legacy, and Brazil trade row
On this week's Europe Today, EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis warns of Russia's aggression from the Rīga Conference. We also mark 25 year
ECB's rate hike aims to curb energy-driven inflation, but risks loom
The ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.5% to counter inflation fueled by energy costs. Core inflation is easing, but risks remain. Further hik
Morning Europe briefing: key stories for September 11, 2026
From Paris to Kyiv, here are the key developments shaping Europe this morning. Stay informed with our concise briefing.
Algeria severs ties with UAE and bans its aircraft from airspace
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocati
Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza kills family of four, including two children
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed four members of the Ahmad family, including two children aged 12 and 8. The military said it st
Houthis seize Bab el-Mandeb island, tightening grip on key shipping lane
Houthi forces have taken control of a key island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, giving them greater leverage over one of the world's busiest s
Spanish lawmakers approve citizenship path for Western Saharans
Spain's lower house has approved a law granting citizenship to Western Saharans born before 1977 and their descendants. The measure could af
Asylum applications in Europe hit five-year low in first half of 2026
Asylum applications in the EU, Switzerland, and Norway fell to 332,000 in the first half of 2026, a 17% drop year-on-year. The decline is li
Tajikistan celebrates 35 years of independence with Dushanbe spectacle
Dushanbe hosted a grand parade, cultural performances, and fireworks for Tajikistan's 35th independence anniversary. The celebrations highli
British man charged with passing drone factory details to Russian intelligence
Joshua Cammidge, 31, is accused of helping Russian military intelligence by sharing drone factory locations in Swindon. He also allegedly re