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EU Anti-Fraud Head Stripped of Immunity

Giovanni Kessler, the head of EU anti-fraud authority OLAF, has had his immunity from prosecution lifted, EU authorities have confirmed.

World » EU | March 11, 2016, Friday // 14:25 | Viewed: 79100

No EU Court Decision on Complaint Challenging Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption

The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected claims that it has issued a ruling blocking Bulgaria’s planned entry into the eurozone

World » EU | December 6, 2025, Saturday // 14:54 | Viewed: 13028

The Euro Enjoys Strong Public Support Across Eurozone Countries

Public support for the euro in the eurozone remains robust

World » EU | December 6, 2025, Saturday // 09:42 | Viewed: 3361

Europe Will Never Return to Russian Energy

EU legislators have reached a landmark agreement to end reliance on Russian gas by 2027, marking a decisive shift in Europe’s energy policy.

World » EU | December 5, 2025, Friday // 16:48 | Viewed: 3818

Four Nations Pull Out of Eurovision 2026 After Israel Approved to Compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands have confirmed they will not take part in Eurovision 2026 after the European Broadcasting Union decided Israel can remain in the competition

World » EU | December 5, 2025, Friday // 09:03 | Viewed: 2018

Last Call for Entries: European Press Prize 2026 Invites Journalists Across Europe

The deadline for submitting entries to the European Press Prize is approaching, with the window remaining open until 23:59 CET on December 14

World » EU | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:08 | Viewed: 1800

Survey: Europeans Increasingly View Trump as a Direct Threat to the Continent

Nearly half of Europeans now regard Donald Trump as a direct adversary

World » EU | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2624

EU Sets Firm Deadline to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional deal on new rules that will set a clear timetable for ending the import of Russian natural gas

World » EU | December 3, 2025, Wednesday // 11:08 | Viewed: 3247

Mogherini and Senior EU Figure Caught in High-Stakes Corruption Investigation

Belgian authorities detained former European External Action Service (EEAS) chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday, alongside two others

World » EU | December 2, 2025, Tuesday // 18:33 | Viewed: 3160

Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.2% in November Despite Monthly Dip

Annual consumer inflation in the eurozone rose slightly to 2.2% in November, above expectations that it would remain at October’s 2.1%

World » EU | December 2, 2025, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 3758

Europe Urged to Develop Independent Peace Plan for Ukraine

Europe is facing renewed pressure to assert itself in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet US negotiators in Moscow

World » EU | December 2, 2025, Tuesday // 14:08 | Viewed: 2670

European Commission Partially Approves €1.6 Billion Payment to Bulgaria, Withholds Funds Over Two Milestones

The European Commission is signaling a potential partial withholding of funds for Bulgaria from the third installment under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM)

World » EU | December 2, 2025, Tuesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 2331

ECB Rejects Role in 140 Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

The European Central Bank has declined to act as a backstop for a proposed 140 billion euro loan for Ukraine

World » EU | December 2, 2025, Tuesday // 11:02 | Viewed: 2194

Belgium Signals Conditional Approval for Transfer of Russian Assets to Ukraine

Belgium has indicated it may agree to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine under specific conditions

World » EU | December 1, 2025, Monday // 16:06 | Viewed: 3278

One Month to Go: ECB Chief Highlights Bulgaria’s Final Steps Toward the Euro

Christine Lagarde announced that only one month remains before Bulgaria officially joins the eurozone, noting that the new Bulgarian euro coins will begin circulating across the monetary union from January 1, 2026

World » EU | December 1, 2025, Monday // 15:33 | Viewed: 2702

Lithuanian FM Warns Any Concessions to Russia on Ukraine Could Threaten Lithuania

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has warned that any concession allowing Russia to redraw Ukraine’s borders, even minimally, could ultimately threaten Lithuania itself

World » EU | November 27, 2025, Thursday // 13:35 | Viewed: 3486

Pressure On Russia Or Risk More Wars, Warns Von Der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Europe to maintain strong pressure on Russia, emphasizing that Moscow’s approach has not changed despite its stated willingness to engage in peace talks

World » EU | November 26, 2025, Wednesday // 13:11 | Viewed: 3839

EU Approves 1.5B Defense Investment Program, with 300 Million Allocated to Ukraine

The European Parliament has formally approved a 1.5-billion-euro program aimed at funding defense investments across the European Union

World » EU | November 25, 2025, Tuesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 3939

EU Prosecutors Uncover Signs of Organized Scheme in Bulgarian Farm Subsidy Case

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a probe in Bulgaria into suspected misuse of EU agricultural subsidies

World » EU | November 21, 2025, Friday // 16:25 | Viewed: 4323

The European Commission Refers Bulgaria to EU Courts

The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the EU over its ongoing failure to meet obligations under the Directive on reducing national emissions

World » EU | November 21, 2025, Friday // 15:12 | Viewed: 15086

Roberta Metsola Backs Bulgaria’s Euro Bid, Urges EU to Fight Disinformation and Apathy

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with National Assembly Speaker Raya Nazaryan during a gathering of European parliamentary leaders in Brussels

World » EU | November 19, 2025, Wednesday // 16:30 | Viewed: 2862

EU Launches 'Military Schengen' to Cut Troop Transit Times to Days

The European Commission has unveiled a new “military Schengen” initiative aimed at drastically improving the speed at which troops and military equipment can move across EU borders

World » EU | November 19, 2025, Wednesday // 15:45 | Viewed: 3974
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