BBC Europe Editor. News, current affairs, documentaries, presenter. Coffee lover.https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3muvxyffhek2dWhat impact will the AfD’s eye-catching victory have on the rest of Europe - and beyond? Hint: Trump was quick to post the regional German results on Truth Social👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c986w38r4j5o07 Sep 2026 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvxyffhek2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mq4jdvhu7s2zHow likely is Le Pen to be France’s next president?👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgdlprp1r3o08 Jul 2026 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4jdvhu7s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3movgup5xqs2ihttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9r883l87ro22 Jun 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3movgup5xqs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mkx6wzwfdc2uHow Ukraine has ended up strengthened in surprising ways by the Iran war. Might this catch Trump’s attention and focus?👇 https://bbc.com/news/articles/cgjp7vpee03o03 May 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx6wzwfdc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mkczz636xc2iEurope unites behind Spain after reported US threats to throw Madrid out of NATO. Now what for transatlantic relations?👇 https://bbc.com/news/articles/cj40r2gw24wo25 Apr 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkczz636xc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mjtkitqwfc2wUK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times. But how close really and at what cost?👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqj8pg5yppwo19 Apr 2026 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtkitqwfc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mjkckrnxu224Three Days that Shook Hungary: Our behind the scenes, on the ground journey with Hungary’s voters who just delivered - in their words - a revolution. Thank you @leatask_ @mariannedorell @kirstygrantttt & Orsi Polyacskó https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQeWg0z_e2M15 Apr 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkckrnxu224https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mjeibc2sek27What just happened in Hungary - and the wider implications. Why it’s a plus for Europe but a loss for Trump and Putin👇 https://bbc.com/news/articles/cn0wzxqyx17o13 Apr 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeibc2sek27https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mjbqn2wizk26How Hungary’s knife-edge election today could impact Vladimir Putin and Fonald Trump👇https://bbc.com/news/videos/cpqxy0d1g2yo12 Apr 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjbqn2wizk26https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mj52drkqq226Why should you care about elections in Hungary? Clue: Hungarian PM Orban’s biggest international backers are Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Why? Take a listen to BBĆs The Global Story👇 https://bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct8mbt10 Apr 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj52drkqq226https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mio3lq62cc2iFaced with an energy crisis - the UK and EU countries mull the benefits of nuclear power in their search for increased energy independence.. But how safe, practical and cost-effective is nuclear really? https://bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8k8vq8gno04 Apr 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mio3lq62cc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mhfr7kjdac2iSpiralling energy costs for households and businesses - in the UK and more widely across Europe. What can be done in the short and longer term?👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24de9e97vno19 Mar 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfr7kjdac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mhbu5y5px22lWhy is Europe investing more in space as a key frontier in defence? Join me in a few minutes on BBC2 - or anytime you like on BBC iPlayer to explore our European neighbours’ strength + weaknesses as the UK government says we should work better together in areas of mutual interest👇#Europe on the Edge17 Mar 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbu5y5px22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mhbcgkjc322lOverwhelmed by positive reaction to our series so far: a look at strengths +weaknesses of European neighbours the gov says we can work better together with eg. on defence. Plus a cheeky chance to soak up the culture + beauty of the Big Four Next Door. 9pm BBC2 tonight + iPlayer👇17 Mar 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbcgkjc322lhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mgpgv2jkwc2wThe UK government says we should work better alongside European powers in areas of mutual interest eg defence. But how well do we really know France, Italy, Spain + Germany - their surprising strengths +weaknesses? Episode2 of Europe on the Edge is out tonight 9pm BBC2 + all eps on BBC iPlayer👇10 Mar 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpgv2jkwc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mgovlcnqgs25The economic and political costs of the Middle East crisis in the UK and across Europe.. Unintended consequences or part of Iranian strategy?👇 https://bbc.com/audio/play/p0n5lmf110 Mar 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgovlcnqgs25https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mghjsemerk2jThe news can feel overwhelming..Can I invite you to take a breath + journey to our European neighbours? We think we know them + the PM says UK should work better with them on defence but Italy, Spain + Germany will surprise you in my new series out tonight BBC2 8pm +on iPlayer👇07 Mar 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghjsemerk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mg635bfipc2cIn this new world of unpredictable Big Power politics, the UK and other European powers have said they want to work together better when it comes to security and defence. Why are they finding it so hard to speak with one voice on Iran?👇 bbc.com/news/article... https://bbc.com/news/article..03 Mar 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg635bfipc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mg5bugty6s27Turmoil in the Mideast, an unpredictable ally in Washington, Russia, China.. The UK + other European powers say they must work together better in security & defence. But how well do we really know each other? My new doc: Europe on the Edge is out on iPlayer today +BBC2 at 9pm👇03 Mar 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5bugty6s27https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3mfzfeucqhc2cThe UK+ other European powers say they want to work more effectively together to face the threat of Russia +China and with the US an increasingly unpredictable ally. But how well do we really know each other? My new documentary airs 3 March 9pm BBC2 with all 3 episodes on BBCiplayer 🙏01 Mar 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfzfeucqhc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3lque35gxcs2bHow Europe’s left got radical on immigration - in dramatically different ways. Denmark and Spain - let’s take a look👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mgkd93r4yo.amp05 Jun 2025 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lque35gxcs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3lpvl3cbszc22Critical minerals, oil, gas and nuclear submarines … China, US, Russia vying for dominance.. the Arctic is fast becoming one of the most hotly-contested regions in the world. My analysis from inside the Arctic circle👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwqn7z02plo24 May 2025 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpvl3cbszc22https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3lpgk7xzu3c2xWhat ‘deal’ with the EU is the Starmer government about to announce - at the first UK-EU summit since Brexit?👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4r54kd8do18 May 2025 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpgk7xzu3c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3loljy3dv2226Tomorrow is Victory in Europe Day, marking 80 years since the defeat of the Nazi regime. What’s left now of Allied ties/shared goals or values? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7x3v5d1y4o07 May 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3loljy3dv2226https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3llxroky7gk22How will the manage EU Trump tariffs ? Retaliation or negotiation👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24q5jqyle0o04 Apr 2025 06:22 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llxroky7gk22https://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3llqhwa6uys2qLe Pen's verdict - Could there be a long-term impact on the reputation of France’s judiciary - and Europe’s judicial systems more broadly? Hard right leaders across the continent are weighing in to the debate..👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99pvmxg0e3o01 Apr 2025 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqhwa6uys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/katbbc.bsky.social/post/3llqhevxjqs2q57% of French people asked say they don’t believe the vote banning Marine Le Pen from running for office for 5 years was politically motivated (BFMTV) BUT the political impact of the verdict is huge. Our report on BBC News at Ten👇 https://youtu.be/WHdfG1aXgtA?feature=shared01 Apr 2025 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:7xnvimw76vcqirp6wkl52wp5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqhevxjqs2q