Europe in brief: Poland questioned over “Russian influence” law

Europe in brief: Poland questioned over “Russian influence” law

by AFP, Belga, dpa | 02.Jun 2023 | Europe in brief

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.

Less is more in foreign policy: unanimity hanging by a thread?

Less is more in foreign policy: unanimity hanging by a thread?

by ANSA, AFP, Agerpres, APA, BTA, dpa, EFE, FENA, HINA, STA, Tanjug | 26.May 2023 | Key Stories

A group of ten EU member states launched a fresh drive to reform the bloc’s approach to decision-making on foreign and security policy after years of infighting over the issue. While the reform would favour France and Germany, the EU’s two most populous nations, previous attempts to change the system have proved divisive.