Polish factory in Ukraine hit by Russian drones in deliberate attack, Poland says
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group’s factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned. Read More
Georgia’s visa-free regime with EU at risk over ‘backsliding’ concerns
The EU plans to reintroduce its visa regime with Georgia unless Tbilisi curbs democratic backsliding. The European Commission will notify the South Caucasus country of its decision by 31 August.…
Is Russia producing a year’s worth of NATO ammunition in three months?
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance. Read More
Orbán demands EU sanction Ukraine over death of Hungarian conscript
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere. Read More
Small business owners in Bulgaria fear change from the lev to the euro slated for January
European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening the ties…
5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook
The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies. Read More
Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister “shocked” at EU’s failure to act against Israel over Gaza
Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She…
French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules. Read More
EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act
The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on…
Can the EU establish common rules to limit sperm and egg donation?
Births conceived through sperm donation are on the rise in Europe, but recent controversies involving so-called “super donors” have prompted several EU countries to call for clear regulation and international…