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Top Hungarian EU official ‘not aware’ of alleged spying attempt in Brussels

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staff

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar passengers warned of 'severe disruption' as RMT union threatens strike action

RMT claims staff face increased workload due to ‘unreliable trains’ and problems at control centre

Evening Standard

Chat Control on hold, Europe's Eastern flank remains passive

Germany’s withdrawal freezes CSAR, yet the EU’s eastern flank remains passive, signalling a deeper malaise: inefficient interministerial cooperation, capital–PermRep disconnects, and a habit of sidelining digital policy.

Euronews

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EU to investigate Hungarian spy ring that targeted Brussels institutions

An investigation has revealed how Hungary’s intelligence services recruited citizens to spy on behalf of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, targeting sensitive European Union decision-making. The exposé, published by Hungarian outlet Direkt36 and partners, uncovers the extent of this clandestine operation and exposes vulnerabilities in the EU’s security framework.

Radio France Internationale

Belgium airports cancel departing flights for a whole day amid strikes

Both of Brussels’ airports have announced mass cancellations amid the national strike

The Independent UK

Brussels mounts pressure on Hungarian EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi over spy probe

Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.

Euronews

DRC says EU’s minerals deal with Rwanda is ‘obvious double standard’

Brussels urged to impose stronger sanctions against Rwanda, as it has in response to Russia for its war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects Washington's pressure on climate rules

In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws.

Euronews

EU Woos Developing Nations At Investment Forum

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pitched the bloc as a dependable partner in a transactional world Thursday as she hosted about a dozen Global South leaders at an investment conference in Brussels.

International Business Times

European Commission probes alleged Hungarian spy network in Brussels

According to reports that sparked the probe, the undercover spy ring allegedly operated under the cover of the Hungarian permanent representation, which at that time was led by Olivér Várhelyi, who is now a European Commissioner.

Euronews

DR Congo Leader Urges Rwanda's Kagame To 'Make Peace' In Brussels Encounter

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi made a personal appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame to stop supporting insurgents in DRC and work together for "peace", at a Brussels event attended by both leaders Thursday.

International Business Times

The EU has a secret weapon to counter Trump’s economic bullying. It’s time to use it

The anti-coercion instrument, or ‘trade bazooka’, is designed to shield against foreign pressure, says civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

The Guardian - UK

EU Wants Key Sectors To Use Made-in-Europe AI

The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers.

International Business Times

I'm the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says

On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being "the one who always stands most clearly on Israel's side" when he is surrounded by his EU counterparts in Brussels.

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The Guardian - UK

Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers turf wars to facing down Russia

Failure to agree a common defence strategy risks emboldening Vladimir Putin. The squabbles have to stop, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry

Starmer says UK in discussions with EU over Brussels plan to double import tariff to 50%, which unions warn could kill UK steel industry

Euronews

Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the European Commission

From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates?

Euronews

Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say

According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.

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Radio France Internationale

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

Euronews

Brussels, my love? Can a 'drone wall' stop Putin?

In this edition, we discuss the EU proposal for a 'drone wall' of detection and interception systems & zoom in on the ongoing anti government protests in Serbia.

Evening Standard

The EU’s new climate rules show just how powerless Brexit has left Britain

This is not just about higher gas bills...it is also about security.

Euronews

Hungary’s Orbán claims 'EU has decided to go to war' and calls for petition against Brussels

At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Hungary's leader accused the EU of preparing "war plans" and rejected calls for Ukraine's EU membership, saying that a strategic partnership is needed instead.

The Independent UK

Anthony Gordon: Newcastle can be anything we want to be this season

The England international converted two penalties in a 4-0 Champions League win against Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels

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Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon makes 'boring football' admission after Arsenal heartbreak

Anthony Gordon scored twice from the penalty spot on Wednesday night as Newcastle United recorded an emphatic win over Union Saint-Gilloise

FourFourTwo

Newcastle United rebirth at Champions League level ends 22-year wait as signing finally launches Toon career

Newcastle United were always going to be under a different kind of pressure away at Union Saint-Gilloise but this was the night their front three came alive

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