EU Prosecutor challenges Slovakia’s new farm subsidy law before Commission
The amendment would weaken the protection of European funds, EPPO says
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Moldova’s ‘Plan B’ for EU accession is to join Romania, says deputy PM
Moldova's objective remains signing an EU accession treaty by the end of 2028, Osmochescu insists
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Rogun dam: the megaproject testing Europe’s Central Asian ambitions
The Rogun dam is expected to reach 335 metres when completed, making it the world's tallest dam and the largest hydropower project ever supported by the EU
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France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate
According to French authorities, the Tagor was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia when it was boarded
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Paris prepares hero’s welcome for Champions League winners under heavy security
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez promised "a strong law enforcement response" during the players' return celebrations
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‘Until 2027 and beyond’: Sánchez holds firm amid corruption scandals
The Spanish PM insisted more time was needed for voters to feel the impact of his policies
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Ballot counting starts in Malta general election
Malta's economic performance trumped other concerns
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EU sidelined in Gabriel Attal’s presidential pitch
Attal enters the race at a turbulent moment for French politics
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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia for ‘consultations’ over Yerevan’s EU ties
Putin said Armenia had to choose between the EU and the EEU
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Opposition fears Erdoğan could trigger snap elections
The aggressive measures against the largest opposition party are seen by the opposition as a sign of Erdoğan’s nervousness
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Greek man charged with helping Iran spy on UK-based Persian TV
The court was told that Iran International journalists have been "openly targeted" by the Iranian government
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Bulgaria heads for EU deficit procedure months after euro entry
The formal launch of the procedure is expected as part of the Commission's spring economic package on 3 June
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Romania calls on NATO for protection against Russian drone attack
The country's president called for a 'firm, coordinated, and proportionate response, at the national level, within the alliance, and internationally'
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Greece to protest Kyiv over sea drone as former PM blames Russia
Athens is expected to lodge a formal démarche with Kyiv after a sea drone carrying explosives was found near a Greek island, diplomatic sources said
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Russian drone hits Romania apartment building, Bucharest says
Romania has recorded dozens of drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but this was the first to hit a residential building
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Could Moldova join the EU by merging with Romania?
While not impossible, reunification would be fraught with political and geopolitical difficulties
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Spaniards back stronger defence, but see economy as key to security, survey shows
Respondents said they trust NATO and the EU more than their government
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Budapest wants its billions back
Hungary faces an end-of-August deadline to complete dozens of reforms tied to EU funds
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Between a rock and hard place: Bulgaria’s inflation fight goes to the supermarket
Officials insist the aim is not direct price regulation but greater transparency and stronger enforcement against unfair practices
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Norway to join France-led nuclear deterrence programme
"We are contending with the most serious security situation since the Second World War," Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said
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No more immunity: Greece’s Alexis Tsipras announces new party
The left-wing leader has heavily criticised corruption under Greece’s conservative government
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Brussels finally has timetable for Ukraine’s EU bid
The European Commission expects EU leaders to give the green light at the next Brussels summit
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France probes alleged election interference by Israeli company
France's Liberation and Israel's Haaretz named companies that were allegedly responsible
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Spain’s graft scandals pile pressure on Pedro Sánchez
Political corruption is eating Spain’s democratic system, warns the country’s chief anti-graft prosecutor
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An offer EU can’t refuse? Italy’s bridge megaproject hits procurement snag
A negative assessment from Brussels could delay the project by years
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Italy’s local elections ease pressure on Meloni after referendum setback
Attention focused heavily on Venice, where the centre-left hoped a victory could signal a wider political shift
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Russia summons Czech envoy over Orthodox cleric’s drug arrest
The once-powerful bishop denies links to narcotics trafficking
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Brussels holds off on Slovakia funds freeze, for now
“We will not hesitate to use all of the tools at our disposal to protect the EU financial interests," a Commission spokesperson said
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EU ‘not bothered’ at Labour calls for UK to rejoin
EU negotiators are dismayed at 'incoherent' British proposals that were rejected in the past as dead ends and 'magical thinking'
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How Italy’s mafia learnt to think small with EU cash
Criminals have learned a lesson from Brussels: if you want to survive, stay below the €150,000 line
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Tsipras comeback shakes up Greek politics
New parties and fragmented politics will make forming the next Greek government difficult
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US sanctions on Belgium-based Samidoun coordinator renew pressure on EU
MEPs question why front groups remain absent from EU terror list despite ties to banned PFLP
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EU faces Turkey test over maritime territory grab
If Turkey passes the legislation then 'the EU will have no alternative but to impose sanctions' and provide Greece with military support, said Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris
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Italy pushes EU sanctions on Ben-Gvir after flotilla incident
The move follows backlash over a video of detained Gaza Aid Flotilla activists being 'humiliated' by the minister