European Union

The EU halts sanctions on Israel amid Trump’s Gaza peace efforts, drawing criticism over accountability as the ceasefire faces renewed threats.

The EU is considering a plan to let new countries join without full voting rights, aiming to simplify enlargement and prevent member states from blocking reforms.

Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of pushing Europe toward war and launches a nationwide petition against Brussels’ military plans, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Andrej Babiš says the Czech Republic’s aid to Ukraine should go through the EU and that the country’s ammunition initiative must be coordinated under NATO.

Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen strengthened their personal ties, leading to the U.S. president’s statement that Ukraine could restore its original borders.

The EU transferred 1.6 billion euros to Ukraine in macro-financial aid, funded by income from frozen Russian assets. Support will continue.

The European Union does not plan to freeze funding for Ukraine but insists on the independence of anti-corruption agencies, says Guillaume Mercier.

Russian gas exports to the EU fell by 47% in the first half of 2025, reaching their lowest level since the 1970s due to declining pipeline volumes.

The EU has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s membership: Costa and von der Leyen praised the country’s reforms and readiness for further accession talks.

Donald Trump accused the EU of unfair trade practices after meeting with Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum in Davos.