By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Brussels to Rebuke Rome Over Untargeted Fuel Duty Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
The EU Commission will criticize Italy's untargeted fuel excise reductions in upcoming recommendations. Rome seeks fiscal flexibility for en
Belgian Poll: US Seen as Bigger Threat Than China for First Time
Over 50% of Belgians consider the US an adversary, compared to 40-44% for China. The annual De Stemming poll shows a sharp drop in trust aft
EU Tests Rapid Deployment Force in Spanish Drills with 2,500 Troops
Spain hosts MILEX 26, a major EU military exercise involving 2,500 troops from 13 member states. The drills test the bloc's Rapid Deployment
EU Leaders Signal Willingness to Join Ukraine Peace Talks, but Only After Ceasefire
EU leaders will consider direct engagement in Ukraine-Russia peace talks at their June summit, but only after Russia agrees to an unconditio
Pashinyan Balances EU Aspirations and Russian Pressure Ahead of Armenian Vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan navigates a delicate path between pro-Western reforms and Russian economic pressure. He rules out an immediat
Zelenskyy Urges Europe and US to Bolster Air Defenses After Russian Barrage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense and US Patriot missile supplies are 'absolutely necessary'. A Russian b
Israel and Hezbollah Clash Hours After Trump Claims Ceasefire Breakthrough
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough agreement. No formal ceasefire
Portugal Braces for Nationwide Strike Over Labour Law Overhaul
A general strike called by the CGTP union will disrupt transport, health, and education across Portugal on 3 June. The action protests the g
Deep 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Italy, No Damage Reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Calabria, Italy, early on 2 June. The tremor was felt across southern Italy, including Na
EU Approves Sweeping Hardline Migration Reforms, Expanding Deportation Powers
EU member states can now strike bilateral deals to create return hubs in non-EU countries. Detention limits rise to two years, with unlimite
World Cup 2026: Italy, Romania, and Ireland Among Notable Absentees as Canada Returns
Italy will miss its third straight World Cup in 2026, deepening a crisis for the four-time champions. Romania and Ireland extend decades-lon
France Bars Israeli Offensive Arms from Eurosatory Defence Fair
France has banned Israeli exhibitors from showcasing offensive weapons at the Eurosatory defence fair in Paris. Only air defence and missile