By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Kılıçdaroğlu hints at backing İmamoğlu for presidency amid CHP turmoil
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, interim leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP, says jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is not a political prisoner bu
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking the two countries. The move deepens bilateral tie
UK pledges £100m for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriots
The UK has pledged £100 million (€116 million) for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriot missiles. The funding will also cover art
Belgium tops EU commute times at 61 minutes daily
Belgian workers spend the most time commuting in the EU, averaging 61 minutes a day. Italy and Slovenia have the shortest commutes at around
Argentina files criminal case against Israeli firm over Falklands oil
Argentina has filed criminal charges against subsidiaries of Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorization in the Falklands.
Trump proposes renaming New Mexico 'New America' amid name-change spree
Trump proposed renaming New Mexico 'New America' on social media, a move dismissed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The suggestion follow
EU leaders condemn Serbia over Mladić funeral honours
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa jointly condemned the 'shocking' funeral honours for Ratko
Merz's communication failures risk alienating voters, warns ex-government spokesman
Former German government spokesman Béla Anda says Friedrich Merz has communicated 'very poorly', showing emotions in the wrong way. Anda adv
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win pressures Merz as Ukraine's funding crisis deepens
The AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt piles pressure on Chancellor Merz. Ukraine scrambles to fund its war against Russia as the Defence C
EU pay transparency: Italy leads as job ads reveal salaries
Italy has become the EU's frontrunner on pay transparency, with 61% of job ads now listing salaries. Most member states missed the June dead
Europe's morning briefing: key stories for September 8, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. A record-breaking heatwave continues in southern Europe. Disinformation
Midday Europe bulletin: September 8, 2026
Today's midday bulletin covers diplomatic moves on Ukraine, border checks in Spain, and a disinformation alert. Stay informed on the latest