intelligence expert slams Hungary’s secret ties with Russia as crossing all lines – EUobserver
First published in Deník N. Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared sensitive information from EU meetings with the…
The EU built a shield for elections like Bulgaria’s. Whether it holds is another matter – EUobserver
Bulgaria votes in three weeks. Its information environment is already being shaped by forces that nobody is controlling…
Ukrainian refugee stands defiant against Moscow’s Donbas order – EUobserver
A highway sign reading “Have a Nice Trip” in English arches over the E-50 road leading east from…
EU allows pollution permits to pile up in bid to placate industry – EUobserver
In a move to placate polluting industries, the European Commission moved to expand a reserve of pollution permits…
France expects green light for €70bn nuclear expansion despite EU probe – EUobserver
France expects its plans for a €70bn expansion of its nuclear energy industry will be a “major contributor”…
Leaked phone call reveals how Orbán’s Hungary and Fico’s Slovakia helped Russian oligarchs – EUobserver
A leaked audio from a major international investigation published on Tuesday (31 March) reveals Hungarian foreign minister Péter…
how Europe’s biggest economies are weathering the oil and gas shock – EUobserver
Europe is facing its worst energy shock since 2022. Triggered by the US‑Israeli attack in February, Iran’s closure…
EU signs off on €260m grant for Ukraine’s defence – EUobserver
The EU has signed off on €260m of funding to boost Ukraine’s defence base, as part of a €1.5bn programme unveiled on Monday (30…
When Russians discuss Chekhov, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, it means ‘they got their asses kicked’ – EUobserver
One of Ukraine’s most experienced journalists, Vitaliy Sych, spoke to EUobserver earlier this week from Kyiv in an…
EU gig-workers still exploited, despite landmark laws – EUobserver
In 2021, Spain passed the ‘ley rider’ (rider law), classifying food courier workers as employees, rather than self-employed…
Seizing opportunities for cooperation to deepen China–EU partnership – EUobserver
2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and also a new starting point for the…
Russians debunk theory that Ukraine drones used Nato airspace (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,492) – EUobserver
Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground,…