EU trade bazooka remains holstered as Brussels summit fails to counter Trump

European Union leaders failed to reach a consensus during an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Despite a sudden de-escalation from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on eight European nations, Council President António Costa's attempt to coordinate a unified response ended without a formal agreement.

European Social Rights Committee finds Moldova non-compliant with labor standards in 2025 report

The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) has released its 2025 conclusions, revealing significant gaps in how 45 signatory states, including the Republic of Moldova, implement the European Social Charter.

Brussels debates digital age of consent amid rising deepfake and mental health concerns

The European Parliament is convening this Tuesday, January 20, to debate a standardized EU-wide social media age limit of 16. The proposal aims to curb AI-generated deepfakes and sexual exploitation while mandating parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

Von der Leyen set for Paraguay trip as France loses grip on Mercosur blocking minority

European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels today, January 9, to launch a fast-track procedure to approve the long-awaited Mercosur trade deal.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces dual crisis as opposition leader Péter Magyar surges in 2026 election polls

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again drawn the ire of European capitals and EU institutions.

The United States of Europe: 50 intellectuals call for strategic sovereignty

Over 50 prominent political figures and intellectuals have co-signed a "Declaration of Independence" for the European Union, urging the bloc to end its reliance on the United States.

EU backs Denmark as Trump eyes Greenland "one way or another"

The European Commission has reaffirmed that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, must be preserved. The statement followed Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to the territory.

Labour announces plans to tighten UK asylum laws and restrict welfare access

In most European Union countries, asylum is typically granted for an indefinite period, effectively for life.

European Republic of Moldova: EU, Council of Europe and Alexandru Munteanu in Brussels

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is set to make his second official foreign visit to Brussels, the capital of Europe, on Monday and Tuesday, November 17-18. During this visit, the Prime Minister will meet with top officials from the European Union and deliver a speech at the European Business Summit on Tuesday.

EU Accession: Moldova's fate linked to Finland Peace Plan

President Maia Sandu is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, November 4, in Brussels, at the inaugural European Media Summit organized by the Euronews group.

Moldova leads EU accession among candidate countries in 2025

The European Commission will release its annual European Commission report on the progress of EU candidate countries on Tuesday, November 4.

Volunteer coalition to discuss peacekeeping forces for Ukraine

A coalition of 35 global leaders, calling themselves the "Volunteer Coalition" for Ukraine, met on Thursday, September 4.