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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 · Oct 10, 2025

EU To Probe Alleged Hungarian Spying

The European Union said Thursday it would probe allegations that member state Hungary sought for years to spy on the bloc's decision-making.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025

EU Top Team Knuckle Down For 'Scary' Confirmation Hearings

Designated members of the EU's new top executive team are to be grilled by lawmakers next month in a showdown every five years between parliament and the powerful European Commission that has Brussels abuzz with speculation.

International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024

EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2023

Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

EU backtracks on previous suspension of Palestinian development aid

Several member states had rejected a move by European Commission to put 691 million euros ($728m) of aid under review.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

EU Commission suspends 'all payments immediately' to the Palestinians following the Hamas attack

European Union Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi says the bloc is suspending “all payments immediately” to the Palestinians because of what he called the “scale of terror and brutality” during the attacks on Israel by Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Our allies don't go to Russia, EU commissioner tells Bosnian Serb leader

The head of the European Union body responsible for enlargement warned aspiring member Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday that EU allies do not visit Russia, referring to an announced visit to Moscow by Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Rabat, Brussels, Tel Aviv to Sign Document to Consolidate Cooperation

Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita said that Rabat, the European Commission, and Israel are preparing a document that they will sign to consolidate the tripartite cooperation and the regional dimension of their relations. Morocco and the European Union seek to develop security cooperation in migration as well as engage…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

A top European Union official says the powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria will require a huge reconstruction operation at a scale “never seen before.”

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023