European Politics
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AI-Generated Images Falsely Link Zelenskyy to Jeffrey Epstein in Pro-Russian Disinformation Campaign
AI-generated images falsely depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting Jeffrey Epstein are circulating on social media. Europ
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the eighth in five years. Radev, a
Europe's Patchwork of Social Media Age Limits Gains Momentum
Greece has approved a ban on social media access for children under 15, set to begin in 2027. The move is part of a broader European trend,
Péter Magyar's Victory in Hungary Reshapes Budapest's Stance Towards Brussels
Péter Magyar's conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year premiership. The new lead
Bulgaria Activates EU Digital Shield Ahead of Snap Election Amid Disinformation Surge
Bulgaria has activated the EU's Digital Services Act rapid response system ahead of its 19 April snap election to combat foreign interferenc
Péter Magyar's Hungarian Victory Prompts EU Reform Debate in Brussels
Péter Magyar's decisive win in Hungary's parliamentary elections has generated optimism in Brussels, potentially easing tensions over Ukrain
After Orbán's Exit, EU Debates Ending Unanimity to Prevent Future Vetoes
The defeat of Viktor Orbán removes the EU's most frequent veto-wielder, but Brussels is debating deeper reform. European Commission Presiden
EU Lawmakers Clash Over External Migration Return Hubs
A new EU policy allowing member states to set up migration return hubs outside the bloc's borders has sparked a fierce debate in Brussels. G
MEPs Clash Over EU's Role in Middle East Conflict as Calls for Stronger Stance Grow
A televised debate in Brussels pitted Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras against German leftist MEP Özlem Demirel on Europe's role
Estonian President Urges EU Defence Buildup to Avoid Testing NATO's Core Commitment
Estonian President Alar Karis has called for Europe to significantly bolster its defence capabilities to avoid having to test NATO's Article
EU's Satellite Defence Ambitions Face Years-Lag Behind US, Kubilius Warns
The EU's flagship IRIS² satellite constellation will not be operational until around 2029, leaving a critical gap in secure communications.