Seeking to unblock EU funds, Hungary's Magyar meets with EU leadership in Brussels Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels The Independent UK · May 29
EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați. Euronews · May 29
Nato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened Putin suggested the drone wreckage be handed over to Russia so that Moscow can conduct its own independent investigation The Guardian - UK · May 29
Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest. Euronews · May 29
Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday. Euronews · May 29
'Reckless': NATO slams Russian drone crash in Romania NATO and European Union officials have condemned the crash of a Russian drone into a residential block of flats in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati. AAP · May 29
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar seeks release of frozen EU funds in Brussels talks Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Friday in his first top-level talks with EU leaders since his election victory in April, as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in frozen EU funds. Radio France Internationale · May 29
Hungary is on a 'very clear and steadfast' path to restore rule of law, EU justice commissioner says The comments by the EU’s justice commissioner, Michael McGrath, come ahead of talks between Peter Magyar and Ursula von der Leyen aimed at securing the release of €17 billion in EU funds that were frozen due to concerns over corruption and shortcomings in the rule of law. Euronews · May 28
Newsletter: ‘A dangerous place’, Magyar’s moment and Europe’s mouthpiece As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to Moscow. Euronews · May 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building The Independent UK · May 28
Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline. Euronews · May 27
EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress. Euronews · May 27
Baltic drone incursions test EU security, von der Leyen warns, amid escalating hybrid threats European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border. Euronews · May 26
EU could fast-track Britain’s membership if UK decided to reverse Brexit Exclusive: Rejoining the EU could take place much more quickly for the UK than it typically would for other candidate countries, as a result of pre-existing alignment with the bloc The Independent UK · May 23
Euronews · May 22 EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Euronews · May 21 Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.
Euronews · May 21 EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.
Euronews · May 20 ‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond."
Euronews · May 20 Von der Leyen calls for completing the European single market in EU parliament address Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called for completing the European single market by cutting red tape, boosting the digital transition, and maintaining social inclusion. But she also warned that success still requires constant political will.
The Guardian - UK · May 20 EU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer MEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threats to increase tariffs and take control of Greenland
Radio France Internationale · May 20 EU moves ahead with US trade pact before Trump deadline The European Union moved closer to implementing its trade pact with the United States on Wednesday after lawmakers and member states agreed to cut duties on US goods, keeping the bloc on track to meet a deadline set by President Donald Trump and head off steeper tariffs on European exports.
Bangkok Post · May 19 Under Trump pressure, EU seeks deal to end trade standoff STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The EU headed into late-night talks Tuesday seeking a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the United States -- with an impatient President Donald Trump threatening steep new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.
Euronews · May 18 Newsletter: Brexit thrust to centre of UK's Labour leadership showdown Also in this newsletter: Spanish conservatives win Andalusia regional elections but will likely rely on far-right to govern, in a vote seen as litmus test of Spain's wider politics.
The Economic Times · May 18 PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event was co-hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Euronews · May 17 Von der Leyen lauds 'dynamic new era' in EU-India relations as Modi visits Sweden During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders.