Finland: Are the (Defecting) Russians Coming?
Helsinki has warned that illegal border crossings to Finland from Russia could rise shortly after Moscow announced it will raise the mandatory age of...
European Outcry Forces US Economist to Drop Top Job
A highly qualified American economist, Fiona Scott Morton, has pulled out of a top European Commission post after her appointment prompted widespread European criticism....
EU Plans €20B Fund to Stock Ukraine’s Military for Years
The EU will propose a dedicated fund to keep Ukraine’s military stocked for the next four years at a cost of up to €20...
The Brexit Blame Game
Seven years ago, on June 23, 2016, the British people voted to leave the European Union. That departure didn’t happen until early 2020, and...
Fake News: EU Targets Political Social Media Ads With Tough New Regulation Proposal
Throughout Europe, strict rules govern how traditional media operates during elections. Often that means imposing a period of silence so that voters can reflect on...
Belgium Pitches EU Agency to Screen Algorithms
The bloc’s artificial intelligence and content-moderation rulebooks require beefed-up enforcement. Belgium thinks the European Union needs an agency with technical expertise in algorithms —...
Hungary’s PM Orban Calls for Fast Accession of Bosnia Into EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on Thursday for a quick accession of Bosnia and other Balkan countries into the European Union, saying they...
EU Adds 7 Individuals to Iran Sanctions List
The European Council on Monday said it would add seven individuals in Iran to the EU’s sanctions over human rights violations. The new listings...
Centre-right EPP Group Calls for Rewriting of EU’s Nature Restoration Law on Eve of Vote
The legislation has been the subject of fierce debate between political factions within the European Parliament. All eyes will be on the European Parliament’s...
Families of Tunisia Opposition Say EU Aid Won’t Stop Migration
The European Union this month offered Tunisia a 105 million euro ($114.5m) package to help it tackle a big rise in migrant departures. Families...