Hungary has granted political asylum to Poland’s former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, a move that has stirred controversy across the European Union and deepened political tensions between Budapest and Warsaw. Ziobro is facing multiple criminal charges in Poland, including allegations of large scale embezzlement linked to his time in office. Polish prosecutors have accused Ziobro […]
Portugal’s prime minister has marked the 40th anniversary of the country’s accession to the European Union describing membership as a decisive strategic choice that transformed the nation’s political, economic and social trajectory. Speaking on January 1, Luís Montenegro said joining the European project helped consolidate democracy and accelerate Portugal’s modernisation after decades of isolation and […]
Global trade patterns shifted sharply in 2025 as Europe found itself squeezed between the increasingly aggressive trade strategies of the world’s two largest economies. A combination of sweeping US tariffs and China’s tightening grip on critical supply chains left the European Union facing mounting pressure on its industries, forcing policymakers in Brussels to rethink alliances, […]
The European Union has long been a complex and often contradictory project. It invests heavily in promoting democratic values beyond its borders, yet devotes little effort to nurturing democratic participation within its own institutions. In doing so, Brussels has at times presented the Union to its own citizens as a largely technocratic arrangement rather than […]
European Union leaders have agreed to rely on joint borrowing to finance support for Ukraine after marathon talks failed to produce consensus on using frozen Russian state assets, marking a significant political compromise and a setback for those pushing for a more punitive approach toward Moscow. The decision came after intense negotiations among EU member […]
European Union institutions have agreed on ten key policy priorities for 2026, placing strong emphasis on defence, economic competitiveness, regulatory simplification and negotiations over the bloc’s next long term budget. The agreement reflects growing pressure on the EU to respond to security threats, economic underperformance and shifting global alliances. The priorities were outlined in a […]
Across the European Union, rising costs have become part of everyday economic life. Housing prices have surged sharply over the past decade, with average home values rising nearly half since twenty ten and rents climbing steadily as well. Beyond housing, higher energy bills, transport costs, and food prices have added pressure to households and businesses […]
The European Union has agreed on a sweeping overhaul of its pharmaceutical legislation, marking the most significant reform of medicine rules in more than two decades. After two years of negotiations, EU institutions reached a compromise aimed at improving patient access to treatments while strengthening the competitiveness of Europe’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. The […]
The European Union has significantly intensified its regulatory pressure on major technology companies in 2025, marking a decisive year in its effort to rein in the power of Big Tech. From online marketplaces and app stores to social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems, regulators have moved aggressively to enforce new digital laws designed to […]
The European Union is moving to strengthen its carbon border tax as it prepares to impose tougher climate related costs on heavy industry while promising support for domestic producers facing the transition. The European Commission said it plans to widen the scope of the levy and use part of the revenue to help industries such […]
