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The EU has formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a historic move as Ukraine continues its war with Russia. The process, launched at a conference in Luxembourg, requires lengthy reforms in 35 policy areas. Some member states have concerns about Ukraine's readiness, while others push for fast-track membership.
European Union member states failed to agree on imposing economic sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday. The far-right minister has been criticised over his treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Switzerland is voting on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, driven by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) amid immigration concerns. The measure could affect ties with the EU and require stricter limits on asylum and residency if the population reaches 9.5 million before 2050.
The European Union has agreed to restart accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, set to begin on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted Budapest's veto. The decision was made at a meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels, marking a symbolic yet significant step for both countries seeking protection from Russian aggression.
The European Union is preparing to impose new sanctions on 80 Russian entities and individuals, targeting the military-industrial complex, human rights violators, and propagandists. The move aims to intensify economic pressure on Russia, which has already lost an estimated $1.2–1.5 trillion from earlier sanctions, as the US eases its stance and the war in Ukraine continues.
Kosovans voted Sunday in early parliamentary elections for the third time in 18 months, seeking to end a political impasse that has paralyzed the Balkan nation's EU and NATO ambitions. The vote follows the failure of parties to agree on a presidential successor before a March deadline, adding to economic woes in one of Europe's poorest countries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the EU wants to launch a gradual integration process for six Western Balkan countries. Speaking at a summit in Montenegro, Merz emphasized the bloc’s commitment to eventual membership, while EU leaders backed faster, more credible enlargement.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned an EU statement on its domestic affairs as hypocritical and based on false information, warning it will damage bilateral ties. Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani rejected the bloc's human rights concerns, including over the executions of political prisoners, as unverified interference.
Nearly a decade after the 2016 referendum, Brexit has returned to the center of British politics after the ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections in early May 2026. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild ties with Europe, but faces skepticism as the hardline anti-EU Reform party leads in polls. Experts say the prospect of rejoining the EU is slim, while businesses and citizens report ongoing economic damage.
