EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit – POLITICO
The EU previously voiced concerns about anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, and some Ukrainian lawmakers have objected to changes…
EU poised to slash up to €1.5B in funding to Serbia over democracy fears – POLITICO
Tensions flared further in December when President Vučić snubbed an EU-Western Balkans summit. Vučić, who has maintained close…
Hungary’s election spotlights Orbán’s friction with the European Union
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary ‘s elections on April 12 will have profound aftershocks as many in the…
Slovenia’s ruling liberals defeat populists in photo-finish election – POLITICO
The Slovenian vote had been seen as a mood-check of the bloc’s electorate, with the EU tilting right…
UK lawmakers warn Georgia risks becoming Russian-aligned autocracy modeled on Belarus
Europe is losing liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to Asia as conflict in the Middle East disrupts Qatari…
EU enlargement chief calls on countries to find a way for new members to join – POLITICO
A different way Four diplomats, granted anonymity to speak frankly about the sensitive talks, told POLITICO that countries…
EU commissioner Kos dogged by fresh secret police collaborator claims – POLITICO
Tomc told POLITICO Kos was not honest when “claiming that she didn’t collaborate in the secret service ……
Iceland to hold Aug. 29 referendum on reviving EU membership talks – POLITICO
In recent months, Iceland — which occupies a strategically important position in the Arctic, but has no standing army — had explored expediting a referendum on the subject of reviving…
Europe weighs migration risk – POLITICO
A controversial new idea on EU enlargement is stirring debate in Brussels. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton unpack…
EU commissioner on whether Ukraine and Moldova will be separated on path to EU accession
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Ukraine and Moldova will not be separated in the EU…
Between Hungarian and French elections – POLITICO
Brussels and Kyiv are also looking ahead to the April 2027 French presidential election, in which the far-right…
Iceland looks to fast-track vote on joining EU – POLITICO
The Icelandic parliament is expected to announce the date of the ballot within the next few weeks, according…