The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

The EU has offered a carrot to farmers angered at a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, promising to unlock funds for the sector as EU agriculture ministers are due to gather in Brussels Wednesday for an extraordinary meeting to try to get the accord over the line.

Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, arrived in Beijing this week for the first visit by an Irish leader to China in more than a decade, placing Ireland at the centre of a rapidly evolving European strategy towards the world’s second-largest economy.

The prime minister has promised to reset Britain’s relationship with Brussels and rebuild ties with the bloc after years of tension and mistrust under the Conservatives

In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants.

From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026.

Planned legislation could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer regulatory ties with Brussels

The US president’s fears about ‘woke’ Europe are laughable. He would feel right at home in today’s EU, says Brussels-based writer Shada Islam

Pete Hegseth faces criticism after reports he used a makeup compact before a high-level Ukraine war meeting at NATO headquarters.

Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with Brussels

As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a closer look at five key issues that will play a big role in 2026.

Having expected to live in Clapham and work as a lawyer, Charlotte Hunka has instead found herself travelling the world with her husband’s job