European Politics
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Ukraine Can Close Multiple EU Accession Chapters 'Immediately' After Hungary Lifts Veto, Costa Says
European Council President António Costa says Ukraine can open and immediately close several EU accession chapters after Hungary lifted its
Naval Drone Detonates in Romanian Port of Constanța, Raising Security Concerns
A naval drone exploded in the Romanian port city of Constanța on Friday morning. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence stated the drone
French Rafale Jets Intercept 11 Russian Aircraft Over Baltic in NATO Mission
French Rafale jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft over the Baltic region last week, including Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12 transports,
EU Enlargement Gains Momentum as Western Balkans Summit Opens in Montenegro
Up to 30 European leaders gather in Montenegro for a summit aimed at fast-tracking Western Balkan EU membership. Hungary's new government dr
Costa Backs Streamlined EU Accession Rules Ahead of Western Balkans Summit
European Council President António Costa has endorsed simplifying EU accession rules, proposing to remove the need for unanimous votes at ea
Costa Exclusive: EU Enlargement Debate Intensifies at Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro
European Council President António Costa gives an exclusive interview to Euronews at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Montenegro. France and
European Governments Seek Alternatives to US Defence Tech Contractor Palantir
The Netherlands, UK, Denmark, and Germany are moving away from Palantir due to security risks and ethical concerns. European alternatives ar
Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal request from the European Commission to scrap internal border controls. Berlin argues that the measures are ne
US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel as Trump Tightens Grip on Havana
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, freezing any US-based assets. The move follows an
Berlin Defies Brussels: Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal EU request to scrap internal border controls, arguing that national security requires continued checks. The mo
Zelenskyy Urges Direct Talks with Putin in Open Letter to End War
Zelenskyy sent an open letter to Putin proposing a direct meeting to end the war. He called for a full ceasefire and urged Putin to set a da
Germany Defies EU Call to End Internal Border Checks, Citing Migration Control
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt pushes back against EU calls to scrap internal border checks. Ten EU countries currently enfo