On the plight of the unbombed farmers of Eastern Europe – POLITICO
Plus, the simple fact is none of us are frontline states — yet. We shouldn’t be stealing valor…
EU anti-corruption directive stands on a knife’s edge – POLITICO
But as of late June, negotiations have been at a deadlock due to three proposals in the directive’s…
Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights – POLITICO
Bjerre said the bloc should also look into restricting access to EU funds for countries that violate European…
Moldova pushes for EU entry assurances as Hungary blocks Ukraine – POLITICO
That creates a potential impasse, especially given the reluctance in Brussels to leave Kyiv behind. Meanwhile, for the…
EU must assert independence with arms spending and Ukraine accession, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
She identified four central tasks to bring about independence: Securing peace by increasing defense spending; strengthening innovation and…
Gradual Integration, Lasting Impact? The Future of EU Enlargement ⋆ Visegrad Insight
Is EU enlargement still a political priority – or a fading ambition? Saskia Hollander reflects on the waning…
Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban – POLITICO
“We are highly alarmed by these developments,” reads the letter, signed by Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,…
Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine – POLITICO
As a result, many within the bloc are now calling for Ukraine’s accession to be radically fast-tracked, following…
France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine – POLITICO
Just as significant, however, is Merz’s second foreign visit, which is set to be with Polish Prime Minister…
Kallas’ visit to Baku – POLITICO
In contrast, under President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become the quintessential autocracy. Power in Baku is concentrated in…