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

German inflation accelerated to 2.9% in August, but came in below expectations. The data offers modest relief to the ECB ahead of its Septem

Romania will lose at least €770 million in EU recovery funds after political parties missed a deadline to reform public-sector salaries. The

A 43-year-old Swiss man was arrested on suspicion of opening fire at an annual rave in Aarau, killing an Italian woman and wounding five oth

A reinstated US naval blockade has cut off over 80% of Iran's heavy imports and non-oil exports. Inflation nears 70%, with food prices up 12

Israel and Greece have signed a €3 billion deal for a comprehensive air defence system called 'Achilles Shield'. It is the largest defence e

Italy has extended temporary border checks with Spain for another 15 days, citing ongoing migrant pressure in Ceuta. Interior Minister Matte

Icelandic voters rejected resuming EU membership talks, with 52.8% voting No. The result complicates the EU's enlargement push as it seeks t

Eight people died and 18 remain missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday. Survivors report hearing a blast before the ve

Iceland narrowly voted against resuming EU accession talks, with 52.8% against. The result complicates Brussels' enlargement push, which now

Google Maps has relabelled Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users following President Trump's executive order, while Canadians still se

After a summer of wildfires and heatwaves, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra urges more investment in prevention. He also warns that Europe ha

Another summer of extreme heat is straining European public finances. Emergency relief, farm compensation, and infrastructure repairs are pi