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By Anna Schroeder

Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.

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Ukrainian National Charged in German Court Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
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Ukrainian National Charged in German Court Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national, Serhii K., with sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. He is accused of lea

European Parliament Moves to Strip AfD-Led Alliance of EU Party Status
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European Parliament Moves to Strip AfD-Led Alliance of EU Party Status

The European Parliament is set to vote on a procedure that could strip the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) party of its EU registration an

Ukraine's Former Top General Zaluzhnyi Plans Presidential Run, Reports Say
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Ukraine's Former Top General Zaluzhnyi Plans Presidential Run, Reports Say

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief and now ambassador to the UK, has reportedly confirmed his intention to run in the ne

Firebomb Attacks in Thessaloniki Target New Democracy Members, Five Injured
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Firebomb Attacks in Thessaloniki Target New Democracy Members, Five Injured

Three firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki targeted homes of New Democracy members, injuring five. Prime Minister Mitsotakis called it a cowardl

Ireland Sets Sights on Advancing Ukraine's EU Accession During Presidency
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Ireland Sets Sights on Advancing Ukraine's EU Accession During Presidency

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, announced the country's EU presidency will prioritize opening mo

Russia Halts Rail Traffic at Key Border Crossings with Finland, Estonia, Latvia
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Russia Halts Rail Traffic at Key Border Crossings with Finland, Estonia, Latvia

Russia has temporarily closed several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The move follows Finnish plans to host a U

EPP's Weber Slams Spain's Migrant Regularisation, Calls for Tougher EU Asylum Rules
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EPP's Weber Slams Spain's Migrant Regularisation, Calls for Tougher EU Asylum Rules

EPP leader Manfred Weber attacks Spain's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants, warning it will affect other Schengen countries. The

EPP Leader Weber: EU Must Not Sacrifice Industry for Climate Goals
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EPP Leader Weber: EU Must Not Sacrifice Industry for Climate Goals

Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, argues EU climate policy must balance business needs. He criticizes Spain's plan to

Where in Europe a University Degree Gives You the Biggest Job Market Edge
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Where in Europe a University Degree Gives You the Biggest Job Market Edge

In Czechia, Poland, and Romania, less than 1.5% of graduates aged 25–54 are unemployed. Greece and Spain report rates above 5%, while the EU

Ukrainian Volunteers in Warsaw Struggle as War Fatigue Grows in Poland
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Ukrainian Volunteers in Warsaw Struggle as War Fatigue Grows in Poland

In Warsaw, Ukrainian volunteers weave anti-drone nets and assemble FPV drones for the front line, but donations and helpers are declining. A

Ireland's EU Presidency: Five Urgent Challenges Ahead
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Ireland's EU Presidency: Five Urgent Challenges Ahead

Ireland has taken over the EU Council presidency for the eighth time. Key priorities include a new Russia sanctions package, advancing enlar

Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support During Strategic Visit to Armenia
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Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support During Strategic Visit to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Armenia on July 1st, 2026, offering a strong message of solidarity. The visit