By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Bardella Vows 2027 Victory, Pledges to Reshape EU from Paris and Warsaw
Jordan Bardella, frontrunner for the 2027 French presidential election, visited Poland to build alliances with nationalist parties. He pledg
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Again After Brief Ceasefire, Killing Five
Israeli warplanes struck multiple towns in southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing at least five people, just hours after a renewed ceasefi
Train Driver Killed, 33 Injured in Bedfordshire Collision
A train driver was killed and 33 passengers seriously injured after two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, UK. Over 20 ambu
Bardella Meets Polish Nationalist Leaders in Warsaw Ahead of French Presidential Race
Jordan Bardella began a two-day visit to Poland, meeting with nationalist figures Karol Nawrocki and Krzysztof Bosak. The trip aims to build
Sánchez Champions Open Europe and Deeper Integration at EU Summit
Pedro Sánchez used the European Council summit to call for a stronger, more integrated EU with greater financial capacity. He opposed return
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Renew Ceasefire After Southern Lebanon Clashes
Three officials confirm Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire after clashes in southern Lebanon. The fighting had jeopardized
EU Leaders Target October Draft for €2 Trillion Budget Deal
EU leaders have agreed to produce a preliminary deal on the €2 trillion long-term budget for 2028–2034 by October. Southern and eastern memb
Kallas-Israel Spat Exposes EU Divisions Over Middle East Policy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is at the center of a diplomatic row with Israel over alleged remarks comparing the country to apartheid
Von der Leyen Urges EU to Prepare Mandate for Russia Talks on Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to prepare a mandate for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine. She stressed that Kyiv must lead
Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amid Confusion as Iran-Ireland Deal Faces Uncertainty
Iranian activist reports warning shots fired near the Strait of Hormuz, followed by conflicting signals on its status. The Persian Gulf Stra
Cyprus Vows to Push EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova Forward
Cyprus's rotating EU presidency is nearing its end, but Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna says the country will keep pushing for progress on U
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab. The ruling, which also includes a two-year tr