Category: Politico News

Ukraine in the EU ‘house’ Yet amid this inhumane grind, Mathernová is optimistic that the prospect of some form of EU membership in 2027 could keep Ukrainians’ resolve intact. As POLITICO reported this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of “reverse enlargement” to guarantee Ukraine’s spot in the EU, even […]

Costa’s office was not immediately available for comment. Ukraine’s war chest will run out in April without fresh funds, putting Kyiv at a disadvantage against Russian forces and ongoing U.S.-led peace talks with the Kremlin. A Russian drone attack in late January damaged the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil that is vital to Hungary’s […]

“The thing that shocks me fundamentally is that while Ukraine is defending itself against the might of the Russian army, Hungarians used to understand what it’s like … I would’ve expected a much greater feeling of solidarity from Hungary for Ukraine,” he said. Instead, he alleged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has painted Kyiv as […]

BRUSSELS — Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that the world does not “need another war” when asked about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. “The situation around Iran is very intense,” Kallas told reporters on her way into a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. “We don’t need another war in this […]

“We will continue to monitor the situation and expect to see the perpetrators of violence brought to justice,” it posted on X, which was retweeted by the U.S. embassy in Paris. The publication angered the French government, which has been trying to contain the political fallout from Deranque’s death and its risks to public safety, […]

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is threatening to disrupt the EU’s plans to help Ukraine. Ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary, the EU wanted to unveil a new package of sanctions against Russia and give Kyiv a €90 billion loan. Now those plans are in jeopardy. Scroll down for the latest updates.

He succeeds Dick Schoof, whose government collapsed in the summer of 2025, triggering snap elections. Jetten’s party scored a narrow victory over the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) led by Geert Wilders. Jetten now leads a coalition made up of his own Democrats 66 (D66), the center-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and the liberal People’s […]

A royal arrest and a new cabinet secretary welcome the prime minister back from recess week but with a crucial by-election and significant white paper on special educational needs, can the government get things back on track? Sam and Anne examine the details of SEND white paper in England, looking at the challenges facing the […]

EU foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels with one clear goal: to agree on a 20th sanctions package against Russia. But Hungary is threatening to block it — linking its support to a growing energy standoff with Ukraine over disrupted oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline. Host Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by POLITICO’s chief foreign […]

Donald Trump verschärft seinen Zollkurs. Trotz eines Urteils des Supreme Court, das seine bisherige Praxis für unrechtmäßig erklärt. Statt einzulenken, kündigt er neue Zölle von zunächst 10, dann 15 Prozent auf Importe aus aller Welt an. Ein offener Machtkampf zwischen Justiz und Exekutive. Gordon Repinski darüber, wie das eine Chance für Europa sein kann. Im […]