By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Anna Unger elected to lead Hungary's new anti-corruption authority
Hungary's parliament has elected Anna Unger to lead the new National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH). The body will have broad p
Ceuta erupts as anti-migrant protesters clash with police
Clashes erupted in Ceuta on 27 August between police and anti-migrant protesters. Tensions have been rising over the presence of thousands o
Ukraine says Russia plans to call up 600,000 troops by 2027
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia has decided to mobilise 300,000 troops in 2026 and another 300,000 in 2027. The move is driven by seve
Midday Europe briefing: key updates for August 28, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise briefing.
Nepal army rescues hundreds from flooded tunnel as diaspora mourns in New York
Nepal's army rescued hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel, but more than 1,500 people remain missing. The Nepali diaspora gathered in N
EU revives debate on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland have asked the European Commission to explore new ways to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. T
Germany's Lithuania Brigade: NATO's eastern flank braces for a new era
Germany is permanently stationing a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania by 2027, a historic first for the Bundeswehr. Training near the Belaru
Economy takes centre stage in first French presidential debate
Seven candidates vying for the French presidency met for their first debate, with the economy, public debt and pension reform dominating the
Norway mourns King Harald V as Crown Prince Haakon ascends throne
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, ending a 35-year reign. Crown Prince Haakon now ascends the throne as King Haakon VIII. T
Israeli activists urge EU in Jerusalem: silence is complicity on Gaza
Israeli activists gathered outside EU offices in Jerusalem on 28 August, calling for stronger EU action on Gaza. They argue that silence amo
Switzerland to field drone battalion by 2028 as Europe rethinks defence
Switzerland will create a military drone battalion by 2028, the defence ministry announced. The unit will focus on reconnaissance, operation
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll nears 400 as 1,400 remain missing
A glacial collapse triggered a devastating flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 392 people and leaving 1,400 missing. Rescuers