EU report: ‘sense of impunity’ for human rights abuses at EU borders
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights in Vienna has published a report on allegations of human rights abuses, including physical and sexual assault, at the EU’s borders.
EU rebukes seven member states over excessive deficits
After the European Commission recommended to begin procedures concerning government deficits that are too large, the Council of the European Union on Friday gave the green light.
The EU better prepared to uphold the rule of law, but Hungary falling behind
The European Commission on Wednesday published its fifth annual report on the development of rule of law across the bloc – including, for the first time, four enlargement candidate countries.
Moscow renames square as anger over EU support for Ukraine boils
Russia has changed the name of its Europe Square to Eurasia Square in satisfaction with Europe’s position on the war in Ukraine and its support for the country. Ukraine is also currently in membership talks with the European Union.
EU reacts on Orbán’s ‘peace mission’ and moves key ministers’ meeting from Budapest to Brussels
The Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union has been marred by controversy, which escalated after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s unexpected visits to Russia and China. In response, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a boycott and the EU’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, blocked a planned informal meeting of foreign and defence ministers in Budapest.