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Is EU losing credibility over its failure to defend international law in Gaza?

Is EU losing credibility over its failure to defend international law in Gaza?

EU countries yet to obey von der Leyen’s demand for male and female Commissioner nominees

As Commissioner nominations trickle in from EU capitals, von der Leyen's plan to ensure gender parity is facing early challenges.

Is German government prepared for a second Trump presidency?

With less than four months until the US presidential election, the government in Berlin is preparing for the possibility of a Trump victory. How could his return impact Germany and the EU?

UK and Germany unite on defence to boost military ties

The deal comes as freshly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to "reset" the UK's security ties with the EU.

Doctors strike in Portugal for better working conditions and pay

Doctors in Portugal are among the lowest paid in the European Union and their working conditions have deteriorated over the last two decades.

EU Punishes Hungary: High-Level Summit Cancelled Over Orban's Controversial Ukraine 'Peace Mission'

A high-level EU foreign affairs summit scheduled for August will be moved from Hungary to Brussels, the bloc’ top diplomat, Josep Borrell, confirmed on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in the..

Far-right Patriots stripped of key remaining parliamentary posts

Orbán’s Patriots for Europe wished "bad karma" on pro-EU parties that maintained a cordon sanitaire on the far-right group, preventing their lawmakers from securing the last top jobs available in..

Member states 'boycott' informal meeting of EU justice ministers held in Budapest

Instead of attending themselves, most member states justice ministers sent their deputies or leading civil servants to the two-day meeting.

Borrell accuses Orbán of disloyalty and joins boycott against Hungary's EU presidency

The informal meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to take place in Budapest at the end of August will instead be held in Brussels.

EU high representative applauds ICJ ruling against Israel | Josep Borrell Big Claim shakes Israel

The sweeping opinion on Friday by The Hague-based International Court of Justice — which called for the occupation to end as soon as possible — was immediately slammed as a “decision of lies”..

German Chancellor Scholz to Sign Controversial Lithium Deal with Serbia Amid EU’s Shift from China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to sign a deal with Serbia on the excavation of lithium. The agreement has been met with resistance in Serbia. But the EU is keen to pivot its reliance on..

Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto Slams EU & Borrell’s Alleged Boycott Ploy as Childish Maneuvering

In a bold statement, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has condemned EU top diplomat Josep Borrell’s reported attempt to undermine Hungary by scheduling a rival foreign policy meeting...

Outgoing EU High Representative Josep Borrell visits Latvia

Borrell said Latvia is a frontrunner in its support to Ukraine and an example to others on defence investments.

Battle against flames ongoing in North Macedonia with international support

Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia.

Freshers' week in Strasbourg for new EU lawmakers

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we meet the new and familiar faces starting work as Members of the European Parliament.

What security lessons can the EU learn from the massive IT outage?

The European Union had previously made attempts to strengthen cybersecurity through a directive in 2022.

Big summit of European leaders kicks off, focusing on Ukraine and EU-UK ties

European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen elected for second five-year term

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term

Repairable, recyclable and circular: What's changing with the EU's new Ecodesign regulation?

A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change?

Albania continues to tackle wildfires spreading up north of country

Fires blazing through Albania have spread up north of the country. The EU has been assisting the country with resources needed to tackle the wildfires.

UK looks to rebuild relations with Europe under new leadership

Eight years after Britain voted to leave the EU, young Europeans living in London are ready for change.

What to expect from Parliament's first plenary session after the EU elections

Roberta Metsola, support for Ukraine and Ursula von der Leyen will be the main topics of the first plenary session since the June elections.

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

EU and world leaders react after failed assassination attempt on Trump

Reactions have been coming in from shocked European and world leaders, with many deploring the attack and saying violence has no place in politics.