Romanian Foreign Minister backs Trump’s push to fully wean EU off Russian energy
Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products. Read More
How do EU citizens feel about climate action and corporate accountability?
As green policies in the European Union come under scrutiny, three in four EU respondents say it is important that the bloc uphold its environmental laws. Read More
More talks, less Tomahawks? Trump’s stick drives Putin back to negotiations
US and NATO representatives have recently alluded to the potential for a breakthrough in forcing Putin to the negotiating table. US President Donald Trump is due to decide if he’ll…
Romanian Foreign Minister backs EU ‘decision-making reforms’ to speed up enlargement
European Council President António Costa has already floated removing the need for EU leaders’ unanimous approval to open the next stage of a candidate country’s accession bid. Read More
European Socialists gather to discuss US relations and new leadership
Europe’s autonomy in security, defence and trade will be a hot topic during the PES congress, especially amid the Trump-Sánchez tensions. Read More
EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
Brussels is to seek deeper integration with the bloc’s southern neighbours, through a new “Pact for the Mediterranean” presented on Thursday. Read More
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU’s SEPA scheme
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU. Read More
Brussels unveils its plan for defence ‘independence’ – in production only
With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins. Read More
Jailed journalists, Serbian students and Palestinian aid workers shortlisted for the Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament has selected the finalists for its Freedom of Thought award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday in Strasbourg. Read More
Fact check: No, European Parliament didn’t silence Polish MEP for his views
A video circulating on social media has prompted questions over how European Parliament procedure works, and how long MEPs are allowed to speak when they interject. Read More