EU summit deadlocked as Orban blocks €90bn Ukraine aid

European Union leaders failed to break a bitter deadlock during a high-stakes spring summit in Brussels. In talks stretching into the early hours of Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban refused to withdraw his veto on a €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.

EU Summit draft signals green light for Moldova's technical integration

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Belgian PM sparks EU crisis by calling for "grand bargain" with Moscow

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sent shockwaves through Brussels by calling for a formal mandate to negotiate an end to economic sanctions against Russia. The leader of the governing coalition argues that the European Union must pursue a "deal" with Moscow, citing the bloc's inability to force a military conclusion to the conflict.

Human trafficking for war: MEPs denounce Russia’s forced recruitment in Africa

The European Parliament is convening today, Thursday, March 12, to address the systemic trafficking and human rights violations linked to Russia’s recruitment of African nationals. Reports indicate a surge in young men from the continent being lured into the invasion of Ukraine under fraudulent pretenses.

European Parliament debates "Predatorgate" as Greek spying scandal threatens Mitsotakis administration

The European Parliament is convening in a landmark plenary session today, Wednesday, March 11, to address a critical breach of democratic norms: the "Predatorgate" surveillance scandal in Greece.

EU condemns Zelenskyy’s "unacceptable" threats against Orban amid €90B loan freeze

The European Commission on Friday, March 6, condemned "unacceptable" remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The diplomatic row centers on Hungary's continued block of €90 billion European Union loan intended for Ukraine.

EU accession 2027: Ukraine and Moldova face Franco-German skepticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly dismissed the possibility of Ukraine and Moldova joining the European Union by 2027, labeling the ambitious timeline "impossible." Despite pressure from Washington to accelerate the process as part of a broader peace framework, Berlin and Paris remain committed to a merit-based enlargement.

Council of Europe 2025 report warns of record 29% surge in media freedom threats

Media freedom across Europe faced an unprecedented crisis in 2025, driven by physical violence, legislative overreach, and transnational repression. The Council of Europe’s (CoE) latest annual report, "2025: A Turning Point for Media Freedom," reveals a landscape of escalating hostility toward the press.

The Hungary Dilemma: Why the European Union cannot expel Viktor Orbán

The European Union currently faces a strategic impasse as it seeks to approve its 20th sanctions package against Russia and a vital €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine’s 2026-2027 defense needs. Viktor Orbán, maintaining a controversial alignment with Moscow, continues to block both initiatives, demanding the restoration of Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.

EU financial aid to Ukraine hits €193 billion surpassing US contributions amid strategic pivot

The European Union has emerged as Ukraine’s primary financial benefactor, providing €193.3 billion in total aid as of December 31, 2025. This figure significantly exceeds the $150 billion contributed by the United States.

Trump’s new Peace Council debuts in Washington amid European fractures

The "Peace Council," a strategic body established and championed by Donald Trump, held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, February 19, in Washington. Initially conceived to address the future of the Gaza Strip, the institution—nominally led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair—is now positioning itself as a direct alternative to the United Nations.

EU leaders retreat to moated fortress to debate €1 trillion joint debt plan

EU leaders gathered Thursday, February 12, at the isolated Alden-Biesen Castle in Limburg, Belgium. This informal "strategic retreat" aims to solidify European unity amid intensifying global security and economic threats