By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Israeli Minister Calls for Lebanon to Burn After Four Soldiers Killed
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four IDF soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
EU Budget Battle Looms as Leaders Clash Over Spending and Russia Ties
EU leaders are gearing up for a contentious debate over the bloc's next long-term budget, with frugal states like Sweden demanding cuts whil
Vance Cancels Bürgenstock Trip as US-Iran Talks Postponed
US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland for talks on the US-Iran interim agreement. The Swiss foreign ministr
Hegseth Orders Six-Month Review of US Forces in Europe, Blasts NATO Allies in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe, tying their future to allies' defence spending.
Costa Defends Opening EU-Russia Diplomatic Channel Amid Internal Divisions
António Costa, European Council president, has defended his move to open a diplomatic channel with Moscow, saying it was aimed at preparing
Péter Magyar's EU Summit Debut Marks a Shift in Hungary's European Policy
Péter Magyar made his EU summit debut in Brussels, promising a cooperative tone and substance. He met with EPP leaders and signaled reservat
Iran's Supreme Leader Endorses US Framework Deal Despite Reservations
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has publicly endorsed the US-Iran framework deal, despite expressing personal reservations.
Fact Check: Can EU States Legally Ban Israeli Settlement Imports?
Several EU member states are considering national bans on imports from Israeli settlements. Investigations show settlement goods still enter
Lithuania’s Social Democrats Forge New Coalition After Populist Split
Lithuania’s Social Democrats have signed a coalition agreement with the Democrats “For Lithuania” and the Farmers and Greens Union, plus the
EU Summit: Zelenskyy to Push for Fast-Track Membership and Peace Talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address EU leaders in Brussels to advocate for fast-track membership. The summit will also expl
Rutte Deflects Hegseth's Scathing Critique of NATO Allies
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO allies in Brussels, calling them 'shameful' for not supporting the Iran war. He announced a