European farmers plan mass demonstrations in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and proposed Common Agricultural Policy funding, citing risks to local agriculture and food security
EU diplomats report progress on financing Ukraine with immobilized Russian sovereign assets, though key legal and financial risk-sharing decisions are set for a crucial leaders’ summit in Brussels on Thursday
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls Western warnings of war “a lie” and says Russia may use force to claim disputed Ukrainian territories if peace talks fail
A recent European Court of Auditors report reveals gaps in coordination and oversight among EU bodies responsible for investigating fraud, raising concerns about unrecovered funds and low reporting levels
Leaders meet in The Hague to create an international body reviewing claims against Russia, with over 80,000 damage submissions and reconstruction costs estimated at $524 billion
The three European leaders who met with Zelensky in London nevertheless acknowledged that they are in an “extremely difficult position,” but have a “desperate need” to keep the Americans on their side
The freezing of the Russian state assets by the European Union clears the way for borrowing against the assets to help finance Ukraine’s defence.
Following a €120 million fine on his X platform, Elon Musk accused the European Union of being a tyrannical, unelected bureaucracy, sparking controversy over his criticism of Brussels and Strasbourg officials
The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators
Federica Mogherini, ex-EU foreign policy chief, and two others face allegations of procurement fraud, corruption, and conflict of interest linked to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, Belgian prosecutors say
Belgian police raided the EU diplomatic service and the College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving EU-funded training for junior diplomats, with three people detained
Save the Children report finds EU migration policies worsen dangers for minors traveling from Sudan to Europe, exposing them to violence, exploitation, and illegal pushbacks despite falling overall migrant arrivals
Prime Minister Robert Fico signals legal challenge as Brussels moves to phase out Russian energy by 2028, citing economic risks and reliance on Moscow
The EU is exploring zero-emission vehicles, autonomous buses, and high-speed rail to reduce congestion and carbon emissions, focusing on urban mobility while tackling behavioral, financial, and infrastructural challenges
The European Commission launches a new strategy to prevent farm closures by encouraging the next generation of farmers, calling for more funding, accessible land, and long-term support to sustain Europe’s agricultural sector
EU energy ministers agreed to a full ban on Russian natural gas imports starting in 2028, aiming to cut a key source of Moscow’s war funding. The plan now awaits approval by the European Parliament
The European Commission supports a planned Budapest meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, emphasizing its potential to advance a fair and lasting resolution to the conflict in Ukraine
EU Commission President warns that recent drone and airspace incidents signal a coordinated campaign against Europe, calling for unified measures beyond traditional defence
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned European leaders that war with Russia could escalate into a nuclear conflict, emphasizing the high stakes of any military confrontation
The ruling Party of Action and Solidarity secured nearly half the vote, strengthening its mandate to push ahead with Moldova’s EU integration amid accusations of Russian interference