The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

EU and Egypt seek closer ties at Brussels summit on Gaza and migration

European and Egyptian leaders are meeting in Brussels to strengthen ties on trade, migration and Middle East stability.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025

Britain is suddenly pining for closer ties with the EU. It’s more likely to get the cold shoulder

Labour now wants to use the damage from Brexit to combat the threat of Nigel Farage, but the union has bigger fish to fry, says Anand Menon, director of UK in a Changing Europe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

Why Is Farage's Partner Involved In Brussel's Fraud Probe? Here's What We Know

Laure Ferrari faces criminal charges over IDDE misuse. Auditors flagged fake invoices and ghost salaries. Links to Farage's Reform UK and £885k home raise integrity fears amid 2025 probe revival.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025

Brussels unveils its plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025

European Heritage Awards 2025: Protectors of the past honoured in Brussels

Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway to the restoration of Antwerp City Hall in Belgium and the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025

European NATO allies pledge to buy more US weapons under PURL scheme for Ukraine

A further 10 allies have lined up to join NATO's newly established PURL initiative, created to purchase in-demand weapons systems from the US, amid a shortage in supplies.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

Pentagon chief's plane diverted to UK due to cracked windshield on flight from Brussels back to US

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom because a windshield cracked on a flight back to the U.S. from a NATO meeting and all aboard are safe

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

The Guardian view on EU accession for Ukraine: Orbán must not be allowed to call the tune

Editorial: In a critical phase, Brussels should find a way to bypass Hungary’s prime minister in the interests of European solidarity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

EU should stand its ground despite US pressure, former EU competition chief says

Brussels’s tech laws have come under pressure ever since the new US administration took office in January.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

What are NATO's national caveats and why do they hinder rapid response?

Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, said earlier this week that these national caveats "are holding us back" and "making us less effective".

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025