Hope and frustration – debate on EU enlargement intensifies
Following the Euronews summit in Brussels this week, the political debate on EU enlargement is heating up. The…
Ukraine updates: Russia strikes cause power outages
An attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure leads to power outages in several regions Zelenskyy said Russia is doing…
Czech populist Babiš sets sights on EU green rules – POLITICO
The draft also reveals that a future Babiš government views an EU ban on the sale and production…
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,…
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,…
Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite – POLITICO
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and…
‘Diplomatic solution’ to end Ukraine war in sight, Russian envoy says – POLITICO
“You know, his previous position was that Russia should leave completely. So actually, I think we are reasonably…
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 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…
Sun sets on Macron as Europe’s visionary-in-chief – POLITICO
Macron in recent months has become more cautious, balking at proposals that risk generating a backlash in France,…