By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Russians mock decree requiring chicken registration
A new Russian decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect, prompting citizens to bring live chickens to
Iranian café chain owner jailed and assets seized over protest support
Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison and had all his property confiscated fo
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns
The EU has suspended imports of beef, poultry, eggs, and honey from Brazil over antibiotic concerns. Brasília provided no guarantees for bee
Russian general wounded in shooting near Engels airbase
A Russian air force general charged by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike was shot twice near Engels airbase. He was
Black Sea blockade reignites European fears of food crisis and migration surge
Russia's intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports are choking grain exports and driving up global food prices. EU ministers warn of a triple c
UK summons Russian envoy over Leipzig drone incident
The UK summoned Russia's top diplomat in London to condemn the Leipzig airport drone incident as an 'egregious and reckless attack.' EU offi
Brussels moves to let cities curb Airbnb and second homes
The European Commission is preparing rules that would allow cities to restrict short-term rentals and second-home purchases in areas with ac
Denmark warns Russia is preparing sabotage against its defense industry
Denmark's PET intelligence agency says Russia is actively preparing sabotage against Danish defense firms. Moscow is recruiting ordinary Dan
Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard over Ukraine's Crimea claim
Norwegian authorities seized the Russian-owned cruise ship Professor Molchanov in Svalbard on behalf of Ukraine's Naftogaz. The move enforce
Estonia's defence minister quits over €70m EU-funded shell deal
Estonia's defence minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned over a €70m EU-funded artillery deal for Ukraine. The purchase went to companies with n
Why Europe's richest democracies resist EU membership
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks, joining Norway and Switzerland in staying outside the bloc. Analysts say prosperity, fis
Ceuta leak deepens political crisis for Spain's Sánchez
A leaked police report alleges Moroccan authorities planned the mass crossing into Ceuta, contradicting Prime Minister Sánchez's stance. The