With reparations loan for Ukraine, the EU defies both Putin and Trump
The European Union is drawing a line. After being sidelined by the White House in direct negotiations with…
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…
EU corruption scandal is another vindication of Brexit
Right now in Brussels, there’s something in the air. It’s a whiff of corruption, combined with the smell…
Right-wing populists mock EU over corruption scandals – POLITICO
“It’s been demonstrated the last few years, time and time again, that Europe is dirty and needs to…
How Belgium became Russia’s most valuable asset – POLITICO
Spooking the horses According to several of those close to the discussions, the reparations loan proposal started to…
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
The European Union has struggled to end its reliance on Russian energy despite the invasion of Ukraine (Sebastien…
The EU needs to seek formulas for integration with countries of the southern Mediterranean
At one point in our conversation, this time without microphones, I asked Stefano Sannino whether Ursula von der…
EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan
European Union leaders are coming to terms with the idea that an emergency funding solution to keep the…
‘Fundamentally wrong’: Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has doubled down on his opposition to the European Union’s proposal to…
The EU’s narrow, perilous path to the Mercosur trade deal – POLITICO
But the mood in the European Parliament and in some capitals has turned volatile. And with the clock…