Russia’s long arm: new laws aim to silence dissidents abroad eualive.net/russias-long... By combining financial isolation, service denials, and migration controls, Russian authorities are constructing a multi-layered system of extraterritorial accountability

EU bans destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories eualive.net/eu-bans-dest... The regulation responds to growing concerns over the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion

Zelenskyy dismisses army chief Syrskyi in U-turn after protests over Fedorov sacking eualive.net/zelenskyy-di... The events of the past week have highlighted deep internal debates over how Ukraine should fight the war now entering its fifth year

EU criticises Kosovo over blocking reintegration of Kosovo Serb judicial staff eualive.net/eu-criticise... This latest dispute highlights the fragility of the EU-mediated dialogue and the challenges in implementing agreements aimed at de-escalating tensions

Trump wants Infantino for UN Secretary General eualive.net/trump-wants-... This push follows years of Infantino methodically building ties with Trump to safeguard FIFA’s interests in the lucrative U.S. market

Spy wars escalate: Italy-Russia diplomatic ties hit new low eualive.net/spy-wars-esc... Experts worry that Russian hybrid operations could seek to exploit domestic political divisions ahead of Italy’s elections

Romania advances Black Sea gas ambitions: foreign minister highlights Neptun Deep milestone eualive.net/romania-adva... The country is on track to become the largest natural gas producer in the European Union, Oana Țoiu announced

A pre-summer holidays energy outlook for Europe amid escalating Middle East conflict eualive.net/a-pre-summer... Analysts note that while physical supply has held up better than feared thanks to U.S. output and weak demand elsewhere, “it may not last” if attacks intensify

From backlash to box-office pride: how Greece embraced Nolan’s The Odyssey eualive.net/from-backlas... From outrage over Lupita Nyong’o’s Helen to rapturous theater reactions, Nolan’s epic reveals the enduring power of Homer in the 21st century

Europe's missile defence ambitions: Babiš's Europatriot vs. the Anti-ballistic coalition eualive.net/europes-miss... By pursuing a parallel initiative, Prague risks losing influence precisely when European defence cooperation is accelerating

Magyar’s rushed presidential gamble: apology after Polgár rejects nomination eualive.net/magyars-rush... The Hungarian Prime Minister admitted the error and vowed to “do better” by upholding proper procedures moving forward

Zelenskyy’s self-inflicted wound: the Fedorov fiasco risks undermining Ukraine at its most vulnerable moment eualive.net/zelenskyys-s... In wartime, leadership demands not just resolve against the enemy, but wisdom and humility at home

Von der Leyen tells Draghi: “The EU Is serious”. But only 15.7% of his report has been implemented eualive.net/von-der-leye... Defence and strategic sectors move ahead, but energy, digitalisation and capital markets reform remain stuck

Beach rules or bust: Greece, Italy and Spain crack down on rowdy tourists eualive.net/beach-rules-... New fines target irresponsible behaviour - here’s what travelers need to know before hitting the Mediterranean this summer

Ukrainian experts offer roadmap for Hungary-Ukraine reconciliation in new GMFUS paper eualive.net/ukrainian-ex... The authors call for a structured, multi-dimensional approach to normalisation that addresses both lingering mistrust and concrete areas of mutual interest

Farage pushes for public judgement over deepening financial scandal eualive.net/farage-pushe... Reform UK leader calls on Clacton voters to judge him over funding irregularities as major parties boycott and eccentric rivals flood the ballot

Andy Burnham steps into the PM shoes, pledging to 'rewire Britain' eualive.net/andy-burnham... He promised to radically change the political system to quickly ​raise living standards and help a country hungry for change become one

Double standards in German conservatism: Spahn’s surrogacy decision turns into catastrophe eualive.net/double-stand... The timing of the scandal in which the politician decided to become father through surrogacy un the U.S. could hardly be worse for Merz and the CDU

Trump at the 2026 World Cup awards: the ultimate awkward wedding guest eualive.net/trump-at-the... Even Gianni Infantino, professional Trump-courter-in-chief, looked mildly mortified watching the U.S. president photobomb the Spaniards’ big lift-the-Cup moment

Ukraine has many targets in Russia, CPC should not be one of them eualive.net/ukraine-has-... deep strikes on Russian targets are legitimate and effective - but calibration is essential to sustain international support

Russian escalation hits Kyiv civilians as internal doubts over Fedorov’s ousting deepen eualive.net/russian-esca... The latest Russian barrage on civilian infrastructure amplifies doubts if recent leadership changes undermine Ukraine’s ability to deter such escalation

Russia expands prisoner recruitment for Ukraine war as manpower crisis deepens eualive.net/russia-expan... The new legislation represents another step in normalising the use of convicts as cannon fodder to avoid mobilisation

Hungary designates parliament Speaker as acting President until new election eualive.net/hungary-desi... Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for protests against the effort to remove Tamás Sulyok, but the demonstrations did not gain widespread public support

Caspian Pipeline Consortium oil loadings suspended after drone attacks on tankers eualive.net/caspian-pipe... The past week has seen a sharp escalation in attacks by both Russia and Ukraine on shipping ​in the ​Black ⁠and Azov seas

Iran directs Houthis to shut Red Sea gateway if U.S. strikes power infrastructure eualive.net/iran-directs... This threat emerges against the backdrop of renewed U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the rapid unravelling MOU aimed at halting the conflict

Can Greek Cypriot rejectionism survive another peace initiative? eualive.net/can-greek-cy... The people of Cyprus deserve leaders capable of explaining that a common future cannot be built by denying the existence, dignity or equality of the other community. Opinion by Yusuf Kanli

Protests sweep Ukraine in support of dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov eualive.net/protests-swe... Massive social media storm as Ukrainians demand Fedorov’s return, with veterans and tech advocates leading the outcry

Hungary blocks clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine but agrees to cluster 3 for Moldova eualive.net/hungary-bloc... The situation remains fluid, with the next key technical discussion set for 22 July before the summer pause

Bulgarian PM Radev warns of possible Russian tactical nuclear strike in Ukraine eualive.net/bulgarian-pm... The Prime Minister reiterates his long-held view that the conflict cannot be won militarily and that escalating aid only prolongs the war and heightens nuclear risks

Greece blocks EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia over LNG shipping concerns eualive.net/greece-block... Athens warns that expanded restrictions on Russian LNG transport could hand market share to non-EU rivals, delaying unanimous approval of new measures

Brussels balances climate ambition with industrial reality: ETS softened, electrification pushed forward eualive.net/brussels-bal... As the Commission grants industry more time and billions in ETS relief, the new Electrification Action Plan promises lower energy bills and a fairer green transition

Rubio’s push against Antifa threats divides allies and critics eualive.net/rubios-push-... Critics accuse the administration of using counterterrorism rhetoric to target peaceful activists and donors opposed to Trump’s policies

Champagne on a beer budget: Brussels slashes agri-food promotion by 30% eualive.net/champagne-on... Major exporters revolt as the Commission cuts flagship campaigns amid new trade pacts - calling it a strategic own-goal against cheaper imports

Whose side of the moon are you on? Serbia signs the Artemis Accords, reigniting the lunar Cold War eualive.net/whose-side-o... Although Serbia has no signifigant space program, its accession to the Artemis Accords represents a win for the U.S. in its lunar Cold War with Russia and China

Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel eualive.net/trump-accuse... The U.S. President seeks to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections

Everybody loves Andy – for now! eualive.net/everybody-lo... The formal announcement – ‘Burnham’s Coronation’ - as Party leader will be made later today at a Labour Party special conference. Op-ed by Dick Roche

Péter Szijjártó’s exit to BYD accelerates Fidesz’s downfall eualive.net/peter-szijja... The former foreign minister trades politics for Chinese corporate role as opposition leader highlights foreign influence concerns

Ukraine’s parliament approves new cabinet with key EU-focused appointment eualive.net/ukraines-par... Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s long-serving ambassador to the EU, who has been named Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

China's hostage diplomacy reaches Czechia: spy arrest sparks retaliatory detention eualive.net/chinas-hosta... The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is one of the largest European defence companies and it is now in the middle of global hostage diplomacy affairs

EU officials express surprise over Fedorov’s dismissal amid Ukraine’s government reshuffle eualive.net/eu-officials... The dismissal of the defence minister has sparked public protests in Kyiv and other cities, with demonstrators holding signs calling for continued military innovation

Poland's PiS on the brink: Kaczyński's unity ultimatum risks party split eualive.net/polands-pis-... Internal rivalries threaten to fracture Poland's main opposition party as factions clash over strategy, loyalty, and the path forward

Scandal in Slovenia: Tanja Fajon’s EU Sahel appointment faces unexpected roadblocks eualive.net/scandal-in-s... Domestic disputes risk weakening the EU’s response to coups, jihadist threats, and Russian influence in West Africa

Bulgaria lifts reservation, clearing path for EU association agreements with San Marino and Andorra eualive.net/bulgaria-lif... The story continues to unfold as the broader legal proceedings in San Marino and the ratification phase progress

How Montenegro secured key constitutional agreement for EU advancement  eualive.net/how-monteneg... The ruling majority and the opposition overcame the blockade, while pro-Serbian parties voiced strong opposition

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill eualive.net/french-parli... The legislation will, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance

A view from Belgrade: Ethnic cleansing is not a political position eualive.net/a-view-from-... An opinion by Dr Orhan Dragas

Musk’s European crusade: backing Le Pen and the far-right across the continent eualive.net/musks-europe... The trillionaire leverages immense wealth, technological platforms, and personal influence to reshape political discourse on both sides of the Atlantic

Meloni’s majority defeated in the Chamber on amendment for preferential votes eualive.net/melonis-majo... The bill under discussionprovides for a proportional system with a majority bonus for the coalition exceeding 42% of votes

Czechia finalizes landmark air defence deal with Israel as EU tensions rise eualive.net/czechia-fina... Prague bolsters NATO-compliant capabilities and industrial ties with Tel Aviv while resisting further European restrictions on Israeli settlements

Vucic's flattery worked: U.S. and Serbia launch strategic dialogue eualive.net/vucics-flatt... The inaugural session is scheduled for 17 July in Washington, with additional high-level meetings