By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Sumatran tiger cubs get first health checks at Greek zoo
Three Sumatran tiger cubs, born at a zoo near Athens, underwent their first health checks. The procedure included vaccinations and microchip
Spain launches CASA 47 portal to expand affordable public housing
Spain's CASA 47 portal opens with 800 homes, with 1,500 more to follow. Rents are capped at 30% of income, and contracts last 14 years, exte
AfD's win deepens splits in France's far-right camp
The AfD's sweeping win in Saxony-Anhalt has exposed divisions within France's far-right. While Marine Le Pen's National Rally stayed silent,
Mladić's funeral: Serbia's delicate balancing act
Serbia buried Ratko Mladić without state honours, a deliberate move to avoid politicising his death. Yet his funeral drew thousands of suppo
Spain's top court opens criminal probe into Ceuta migrant surge
Spain's Audiencia Nacional has ordered a criminal investigation into the July migrant influx into Ceuta. The judge cited a police report all
IAEA chief says Iran blocks inspectors as Gulf tensions escalate
IAEA chief Grossi says Iran is not providing information on declared nuclear materials or allowing inspector access. Tehran dismisses the re
Latvia becomes first EU state to ban Russian and Belarusian print imports
Latvia has banned imports of books, newspapers and other printed materials from Russia and Belarus, citing disinformation and war propaganda
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win adds political risk to Germany's recovery
The AfD's first state election win since 1949 in Saxony-Anhalt signals growing political fragmentation in Germany. This could complicate the
UN rights chief demands answers after 23 deaths in US immigration custody
Volker Türk told the UN Human Rights Council that 23 people have died in US immigration custody in 2026 alone. He urged Washington to stop d
CDU lawmaker urges party to avoid leadership debate after AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win
CDU MP Günter Krings says it would be irresponsible to discuss changing Chancellor Friedrich Merz a day after the AfD's sweeping win in Saxo
EU repair rules aim to cut appliance waste and save consumers money
The EU is introducing new rules to make appliances easier to repair, potentially saving consumers hundreds of euros. The Right to Repair Dir