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…
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,…
29 things we learned from the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
26. And the Commission wants to roll up its sleeves The EU executive “is ready to help,” von…
Ukraine and EU cheer Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil – POLITICO
The U.S. slapped sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, and their subsidiaries in an…
Top European Electricity Exporters: Sweden and France Lead the Way
According to 2024 Eurostat data, 13 out of 35 European countries were net exporters of electricity, while 21…
Slovakia lifts veto on latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO
Earlier this week, energy ministers from 27 member countries agreed by qualified majority to a landmark phaseout of…
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…
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…
Serbia, Hungary Dismayed by EU Decision to End Russian Gas Imports
Construction work on the ‘Bulgaria and Serbia’ (IBS) gas interconnection in the village of Goletovtsi, Bulgaria, February 2023.…
EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028 | Russia-Ukraine war News
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.…