Brussels watchdog moves to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party – POLITICO
The ESN political group doesn’t face sanctions, and the only effect that AfD MEPs would feel would be…
Democracy Digest: US Sows Confusion over Future of US Troops in Poland
EU Parliament again criticises Slovakia; tax and snacks The European Parliament has stepped up pressure on Slovakia, approving…
Lock and Loaded. Warsaw’s Friends with Benefits
Defence efforts in NATO’s eastern flank are in the focus of this week’s political agenda. Despite Zelenskyy’s deft…
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO
The EU’s 20th sanctions package, approved last week after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their veto, targets another 20…
The impact of the Ukrainian agenda on Slovak membership
The energy crisis and the failure of European protectionismPolitical realism and avoiding “nuclear madness” Moscow, Russia – Slovakian…
Letter from Brussels: Champagne Corks Pop as Viktor Orban Exits
Hello from Brussels, where you could almost feel the collective sigh of relief across EU institutions on the…
Brussels warns EU countries not to hoard fuel within borders – POLITICO
The countries that raised the concerns included France, Italy, Hungary and Slovakia, the people said. Spokespeople for those…
EU countries fight Brussels over industrial planning rules – POLITICO
In response, the EU executive announced a package of measures to do just that in December, answering longstanding complaints that it takes…
14 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
“This ETS is a great success. It has been in place for 20 years and is a market-based…
EU hopes Druzhba pipeline deal pushes Orbán to back Ukraine loan – POLITICO
In a video posted to social media after Tuesday’s pipeline news, Orbán doubled down, saying “if there is…
Not one molecule! EU rules out relaxing Russian gas ban to ease energy crisis – POLITICO
The comments come as a growing chorus of EU leaders push for a rethink of the bloc’s relationship…
What Denník N’s Acquisition of EUobserver Means for CEE Media Market
When Slovak independent daily Denník N announced in mid-February that it acquired the Brussels-based online outlet EUobserver, the…