Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary
A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary’s new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout…
Police in Germany arrest married couple on suspicion of spying for China
Earlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China. Read More
‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows
Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von…
Surrounded by the EU: Why neutral Switzerland is investing heavily in drones
Traditionally neutral Switzerland is ramping up defence spending in response to new threats such as drones, missiles and cyberattacks, focusing on air defence and closer cooperation with European partners. Read…
EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills
Critics argue that the European Commission’s plan, framed as a rescue package for farmers squeezed by soaring energy costs, geopolitical disruption and mounting pressure on food production, falls short of…
As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?
The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the…
Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid
After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the…
Von der Leyen calls for completing the European single market in EU parliament address
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called for completing the European single market by cutting red tape, boosting the digital transition, and maintaining social inclusion. But she also warned that…
Exclusive: Hungary signals readiness to sanction Russia’s Patriarch Kirill
A “mini” sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán’s government and a handful of…
Pro-Kremlin actors launch large scale disinformation campaign targeting Armenia’s elections
For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most…