Brussels, my love? Is democracy becoming a phase-out model?
In this edition, we take a look at the protests in Turkey, the crackdown on the annual gay parade in Budapest and the broken ceasefire in Gaza. Read More
Belgrade opens war crimes trial of Croatian Air Force Pilots
Belgrade begins war crimes trial of four Croatian Air Force pilots accused of firing rockets at Serbian refugee columns in August 1995. Read More
Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns
The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget. Read More
New draft of US minerals deal revives fears over Ukraine’s EU accession
By giving American companies preferential treatment in Ukraine, the proposed minerals deal runs the risk of contradicting the EU’s competition and single market rules, which provide for equal and fair…
European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe
Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO. Read More
How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?
Despite Trump’s appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain. Read More
Trump tariffs risk ripping apart global auto value chains, says car sector chief – Radio Schuman
US tariffs and the EU’s countermeasures would result in economic disruption ripping apart global value chains, the director of European auto trade group ACEA tells Radio Schuman on Friday Read…
Orbán on the EU’s survival kit proposal: ‘Are these people up to something?’
The Hungarian prime minister said the EU Commission’s call for people to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit was scary. “What’s on these people’s minds? Are they up to something?” the…
NGOs criticise Polish asylum law amid ‘dire’ conditions at Belarus border
Poland’s suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions. Read More
Fake Ukrainian TV advert urges children to report relatives listening to Russian music
The AI-generated video has been shared widely on social media, often with captions alleging that Ukraine is a dictatorship that spreads “Russophobic” propaganda. Read More