A new Polish law that establishes a special committee to investigate Russian influence on the internal security of Poland between 2007 and 2022 is raising eyebrows within the European Commission. French President Emmanuel Macron urges the EU to develop new ways of handling its enlargement. The European Central Bank presents its semi-annual Financial Stability Report.
German Defence Minister “somewhat disappointed” with Hungary over Ukraine aid. More than 1,000 individuals indicted over war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In other news: Belgian Prime Minister eager to halt European nature legislation and ECB wants to bring inflation back to 2 percent.
Tirana hosts the largest European military event, led by the US European Command, with 29 countries participating in the joint exercise. A group of ten EU member states advocates qualified majority rather than unanimity in foreign policy decision-making. The European Commission and Parliament condemn the vandalism of its offices in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
The so-called MLA Convention is set to be adopted during a diplomatic conference hosted by Slovenia. French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne defends President Emmanuel Macron after his controversial statements about Europe’s environmental policy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows appreciation for Germany’s help in the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been nominated to become Bulgaria’s next prime minister. MEP Marc Tarabella issues a statement after being released from prison in the course of the Qatargate corruption investigations. The European Court of Justice revokes the Commission’s approval of state aid for German airline Lufthansa.
Interior ministers of the German federal states of Brandenburg and Saxony call for border checks with Poland and the Czech Republic. The Spanish Presidency of the EU Council will prioritise legislation of artificial intelligence during its term. Several EU member states wish to move away from unanimity in the foreign policy decision-making process.