EU to speed up phase out of Russian energy amid US pressure
Bloc turns to the US to secure energy supply, but critics worry the EU is shifting dependencies and diverting from the bloc’s climate goals. Read More
Small businesses exempt from EU’s tax at the border
Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to support SMEs’ exemptions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s simplification review. Read More
Claims that French intelligence chief resigned peddled by Russian propagandists
Disinformation about the resignation of Céline Berthon, the first woman to lead France’s domestic intelligence agency, emerged on social media during the summer. Read More
European Parliament calls for recognition of State of Palestine
The EU assembly voted in favour of a non-binding resolution, agreed by the centrist majority’s groups. Read More
Overcrowding and violence in Belgium’s prisons: ‘I was the victim of four assassination attempts’
The repurposed Forest prison in Brussels has opened its doors to the public to highlight the difficulties facing the prison system in Belgium, as overcrowding threatens inmates’ safety and hinders…
Orbán and European Council President Costa silent on details of meeting
The head of the European Council is touring the European capitals. But after one of his most watched visits, both sides remained silent about the meeting. Read More
Fact check: Is the EU about to start scanning your text messages?
Viral posts are fuelling panic that the EU will soon scan text messages. But the concerns are premature with the proposal still being debated and the measures likely to change…
EU and India chase down trade deal with wrangling over food
The fact that agriculture is now being formally addressed in EU-India trade negotiations signals that talks are edging toward the finish line, according to experts. Read More
Hungary, Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russia with energy sanctions
Hungary and Slovakia will be squeezed by the US and the EU to drop Russian fossil fuels, a sector expert claims. As pressure from Washington grows, Hungary has signed a…
What we know about pamphlets offering support to violent Russian soldiers’ wives
Social media users have been sharing photos of a pamphlet purportedly advising Russian soldiers’ wives to refrain from speaking out about domestic abuse. Euroverify traces its origins. Read More