Using Russian assets to fund Ukraine looks ‘increasingly difficult,’ says EU top diplomat – POLITICO
“This [reparations loan] is what we’re working on. We are not there yet and it is increasingly difficult,…
EU starts crucial week with Zelenskyy talks and bid to save €210B loan – POLITICO
“We are Russia’s next target, and we are already in harm’s way,” Rutte said last week. “Russia has brought war…
EU freezes Russian assets to block Hungary, Slovakia vetoes
The European Union on Friday agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian assets to stop Hungary and Slovakia from blocking…
EU and Ukraine agree 10-point plan to fight corruption, bolster accession bid – POLITICO
“The Commission … sees this new phase in the negotiations as an opportunity to pick up speed and intensity”…
Kosovo seeks Hungary’s support for lifting punitive EU measures
SARAJEVO, Bosnia Herzegovina Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said Monday that Hungary’s support is crucial for lifting the European…
Europe’s populist right hails Trump team’s EU bashing – POLITICO
“Hats off to Elon Musk for holding the line,” Orbán added. Tech mogul Musk said his response to the…
‘EU is drowning in corruption,’ claims Hungarian premier
ISTANBUL Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed on Friday that the European Union is “drowning in corruption,” as…
Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU? – POLITICO
Brussels was jolted this week by dawn raids and an alleged fraud probe involving current and former senior…
Hungary to launch challenge against EU plan to ban Russian energy, says FM
BRUSSELS – Hungary will challenge the European Union’s (EU) ban on Russian energy sources at the Court of…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…