By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Trump Escalates Trade War with Spain, Calls NATO Ally a 'Wasted Cause'
Donald Trump announced a trade cutoff with Spain during the NATO summit in Ankara, calling the country a 'wasted cause.' Madrid remains calm
Russian Strikes Kill Seven in Ukraine as NATO Leaders Convene in Ankara
Overnight Russian strikes killed at least seven people across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson. The attacks came a
Frederiksen Rejects Trump's Greenland Ambitions: 'Not for Sale'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, countering Donald Trump's revived proposal for US acqu
Le Pen Ally Leggeri Insists She Will Clear Name Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Fabrice Leggeri, a former EU border agency chief and current National Rally MEP, asserts Marine Le Pen will demonstrate her innocence despit
Le Pen Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid as Trump Stirs Greenland Dispute at NATO Summit
Marine Le Pen has declared she will stand as the National Rally candidate in the 2027 French presidential election, following an appeals cou
Lithuania's New Government Seeks China Reset While Keeping Hard Line on Russia
Lithuania's new government under Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius pledges to restore diplomatic relations with China to EU levels. It ma
Argentina Stages Dramatic Comeback Against Egypt, Sets Up World Cup Quarterfinal with Switzerland
Defending champions Argentina scored three goals in the final 11 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Egypt. Switzerland reached the qu
Marine Le Pen Vows to Run in 2027 French Election Despite Embezzlement Conviction
Marine Le Pen has declared she will run in France's 2027 presidential election despite a Paris appeals court upholding her conviction for em
UK High Court Rejects Prince Harry's Privacy Claims Against Daily Mail Publisher
The UK High Court dismissed Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The judge ruled that
European Parliament Moves to Strip AfD-Linked Party of EU Funding
The European Parliament voted to investigate the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) party for compliance with EU values. If found in breach,
Europe's Innovation Paradox: World-Class Science, Fragmented Markets
Europe produces top-tier science but struggles to scale it into successful companies. Former Italian PM Enrico Letta calls for a 'Fifth Free
Nigel Farage Quits as MP, Triggers Clacton By-Election as 'People vs. Establishment' Vote
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he frames as a 'people vs. establishment' contest. The move comes amid