How Eva met Francesco: The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal

BRUSSELS — Eva Kaili and Francesco Giorgi had left nothing to chance. The duo that would…

Germany’s Baerbock pitches radical EU reform as bloc eyes expansion

BERLIN — The European Union needs to embark on bold reforms as it prepares to expand,…

India halts visas for Canadians amid row over Sikh killing

India suspended all visa services for Canadian citizens Thursday, the latest escalation in a diplomatic row…

Sweden still not ready for NATO, Erdoğan tells Biden

Ankara hasn’t seen sufficient progress from Sweden to support its application to join NATO, Turkish President…

11 key Qatargate players — where are they now?

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — On a Friday…

Qatar slams EU corruption accusations, puts energy cooperation in doubt

Qatar criticized the European Parliament for banning the Gulf state’s representatives at the institution, warning that…

EU Parliament scandal: The Morocco connection

In 2014, sheltering from the late July sun under a broad crimson umbrella, King Mohammed VI…

Qatar scores own goal over EU visas

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The EU’s plan to allow…

Rishi Sunak brings Suella Braverman back as UK’s home secretary

LONDON — Rishi Sunak has reinstated Suella Braverman as the U.K.’s home secretary, after her spectacular exit…

Scholz pitches major EU enlargement — with reform

Press play to listen to this article The EU should significantly expand but must first undergo…