5th report on the state of the energy union
The 2020 report, published on 14 October 2020, is the first state of the energy union report since…
Macron doesn’t love the EU’s drone wall idea – POLITICO
In recent weeks, drones have violated Polish, Romanian, Danish and Norwegian airspace, with Europe casting blame on Russia in many of the cases. Those…
EU unlikely to push sanctions on Israel after Trump peace deal – POLITICO
Those proposals are due to be discussed at a Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Oct. 20 and…
Von der Leyen and Costa psychodrama sees them struggle in Copenhagen – POLITICO
While von der Leyen has made many proposals to boost EU defense, this remains a core part of…
EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions – POLITICO
“This is a concrete follow-up to President [Ursula] von der Leyen’s announcement, as recent attacks and incursions have…
EU floats ‘creative’ new way to send billions of euros of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine – POLITICO
According to four officials briefed on the matter, Commission representatives proposed the idea to deputy finance ministers behind…
Von der Leyen wants to ax languishing legislation. What will be on the list? – POLITICO
The Commission’s 2022 draft law to fight child sexual abuse material online, for example, could be destined for…
How Donald Trump became president of Europe – POLITICO
“He may never be Europe’s president, but he can be its godfather,” said one EU diplomat who, like…
How to watch the French government collapse (again) like a pro – POLITICO
France was able to stave off an economic catastrophe during the pandemic and when energy prices shot up…
State of the Union 2025
The State of the Union (SOTEU) address is an annual speech by the President of the European Commission…