The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

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 · Oct 13, 2025

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 · Oct 11, 2025

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 · Oct 10, 2025

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 · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Oct 8, 2025

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.

Euronews · Oct 8, 2025

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 · Oct 8, 2025