EU on high alert over Russia’s hybrid offensive on Europe’s democracies

EU on high alert over Russia’s hybrid offensive on Europe’s democracies

Hybrid threats, in particular from Russia, have flooded Europe in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. EU officials and intelligence reports warn of a surge in attacks designed to destabilise European democracies – with national elections, infrastructure, and public trust in the crosshairs.

EU looks beyond the West as Trump tariffs redraw global trade

EU looks beyond the West as Trump tariffs redraw global trade

As Trump’s trade war ripples through Europe, the EU is racing to redraw its global trade map. With long-stalled deals back on the table and new alliances emerging, Brussels is betting on speed and solidarity to weather the current economic storm.

Kos: new wave of EU enlargement by 2030 “realistic”

Kos: new wave of EU enlargement by 2030 “realistic”

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos regards a new wave of enlargement by 2030 as “realistic” with Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro leading the way. But she warns that progress hinges on merit and commitment by the EU candidate countries to deliver on required reforms.