Poland, Hungary and Slovakia defy Brussels as Ukraine trade deal takes effect – POLITICO
“We see no justification for maintaining these national measures,” Commission Deputy Spokesperson Olof Gill said Thursday, a day…
Steep influx of new Ukrainian refugees triggers backlash in Berlin and Warsaw – POLITICO
“We have no interest in young Ukrainian men spending their time in Germany instead of defending their country,”…
Hungary plans anti-Ukraine bloc with Czechia, Slovakia – POLITICO
“I think it will come — and be more and more visible,” said the prime minister’s political director, Balázs Orbán,…
Tusk warns against pressure to restore Nord Stream 2 – POLITICO
A major pipeline transporting gas from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, Nord Stream 2 is described…
11 things to watch at the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
Slovak PM Robert Fico threatened to block the latest sanctions package if the EU didn’t come up with a…
Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’ – POLITICO
To date, this approach hasn’t placated leaders. Ahead of Thursday’s summit, 19 countries were calling for even more…
EU leaders talk Ukraine, sanctions, migration — live updates – POLITICO
EU leaders are in Brussels on Thursday and the agenda is packed. It will dominated by themes that…
Will Trump Play His Good Cards in Eastern and Central Europe?
Ukrainians, fighting for their lives, as well as the people of nearby Poland, the Baltic States, Finland, and…
Poland’s Janus face on Ukraine is untenable
Of all the countries in Europe, Poland grapples with deep inconsistencies in its approach to both Russia and…
Ukraine’s EU membership bid set for breakthrough in December, says deputy PM – POLITICO
“What is difficult to explain in [Ukrainian] society is that we need to wait. … Waiting is not…