By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Spain's Migrant Regularisation Draws Nearly 1.2 Million Applications
Spain's regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants received nearly 1.2 million applications by the June deadline. Most applicants are y
Germany's Merz Unveils Major Tax, Pension, and Sick Leave Reforms
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms. The package aims to revive Germany
Reza Pahlavi: Any Deal with Tehran Is a Pause Before the Next War
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah, says the US-Iran framework deal is a pause before the next war. He accuses the regime of using the ce
EU Defence Chief Warns Budget Cuts Undermine Security Ambitions
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius told a conference that EU countries must back their security rhetoric with real
Bulgaria Urges EU to Protect Cohesion Spending in Next Budget
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov insists the EU must preserve cohesion policy in its next long-term budget. He acknowledges n
Amazon Paid Trump $10.7 Million for Melania Documentary, Disclosures Show
Trump's 2025 financial disclosures show he earned over $2.2 billion, including $10.7 million from Amazon for the Melania documentary. Critic
Zelenskyy Urges Hungary and Poland Not to Block Ukraine's EU Accession Path
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Hungary and Poland to avoid blocking Ukraine's EU accession, urging decisions based on rules rather than emoti
EU Budget Battle Takes Center Stage at Annual Conference as Ireland Assumes Council Presidency
The Annual EU Budget Conference in Brussels highlights deep divisions among member states over the bloc's next long-term financial framework
England, Belgium, and US Advance After Tense World Cup Knockout Matches
England edged DR Congo 2-1 thanks to Harry Kane's late double. Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time. The US
Russian Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv After Zelenskyy Warns of Imminent Assault
Russian forces struck Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing two people and wounding 11. The attack came after President Zelenskyy
Von der Leyen in Baku: EU Deepens South Caucasus Ties on Energy and Peace
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began a South Caucasus tour in Baku, focusing on energy cooperation and regional stabilit
Harry Kane's Late Double Saves England from World Cup Upset Against DR Congo
England advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo in Atlanta. Captain Harry Kane scored two late goals, i