By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Iran Executes Man for January Protest Arson as Crackdown Intensifies
Iran executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani for setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan province during January protests. Amnesty Internat
Cyprus Deputy Minister Defends EU Special Envoy Appointment Amid Turkish Cypriot Outcry
Cyprus Deputy EU Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna defends the appointment of Raffaele Fitto as EU special representative for Cyprus, calling
EU Population Growth: Small States Lead, Big Five Dominate
The EU's population rose by 706,000 to 452 million in 2026, the fifth consecutive year of growth. Small nations like Malta and Cyprus posted
Sudan's War Economy Sustains Conflict, UN Report Warns of Gum Arabic Exploitation
Sudan's warring parties are exploiting natural resources to fund military operations, creating a self-perpetuating conflict. The UN highligh
Von der Leyen in Kyiv: EU-Ukraine Drone Pact and Accession Talks Advance
Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv for her second visit this year, focusing on drone production and EU accession. Ukraine has gained battl
Von der Leyen Declares 'Tide Turning' for Ukraine During Kyiv Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv, declaring the 'tide is turning' for Ukraine. The visit highlights progre
Former UK MP Ann Widdecombe Killed in Targeted Attack, Counterterror Police Say
British counterterror police have confirmed that the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe was a targeted attack. A 28-year-old man is in cust
Iran Strikes US Allies in Gulf as Trump Threatens Power Plants and Blockade Intensifies
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday. The US has carried out a fourth night
Gibraltar Joins Schengen as Border Fence Falls Under EU-UK Pact
The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain was dismantled on 15 July 2026, as the territory joined the Schengen Area. Passport checks move
Spain Ratifies Gibraltar Deal, Reaffirms Sovereignty Claim Over Territory
Spain ratified a post-Brexit deal with the UK and EU on Gibraltar, demolishing the border fence and enhancing cooperation. Foreign Minister
Letta: National Sovereignty Is a 'Gift' to US and China; EU Unity Is the Only Path
Enrico Letta warns that clinging to national sovereignty in the current economic climate is a 'gift' to Washington and Beijing. He calls for