EU warns Ukraine over corruption as Brussels readies enlargement report card – POLITICO
Facing an international outcry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reversed course on his controversial decision to assert political control…
Serbia marks anniversary of train station disaster with protests – POLITICO
Vučić downplayed Saturday’s events when asked by reporters. “What is happening in Novi Sad? Is some soccer match…
Hungary’s foot-dragging on Russian oil crashes into reality – POLITICO
But experts aren’t convinced. That’s “complete nonsense,” said Tamás Pletser, an oil and gas analyst at Erste bank,…
How Frans Timmermans’ EU job destroyed his Dutch political career – POLITICO
“He has a handicap, because he’s perceived as this relatively well-off cosmopolitan” — an image that creates tension with…
Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream – POLITICO
“Many in the Brussels bubble will welcome the rise of a mainstream, pro-governing and reform-oriented party,” said one…
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,…
EU works on plan to end dependence on rare earths from China
The European Union is working on a strategy to end its dependence on rare earths from China, after…
Von der Leyen touts new plan to break reliance on China critical minerals – POLITICO
She did not provide much detail about the plan, nor when it would be presented. But she said…
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…
EU leaders aim for bigger role in Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are seeking a more active role in Gaza and the occupied West…