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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C) shakes hands with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an informal meeting of the European Council, in Ayia Napa on April 23, 2026.

Merz’s Shortcut for Ukraine Divides Europe (Again)

Javier Villamor May 22, 2026

The German chancellor’s proposal of a special form of ‘association’to integrate Ukraine into EU structures is received with scepticism in Brussels.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky react at the end of a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on April 14, 2026.

Merz Pushes “Associate Member” Plan To Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Integration

TEC News / AFP May 21, 2026

Under the plan, Ukraine could also appoint a non-voting representative to the European Commission and send delegates to the European Parliament.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow on May 9, 2026

European Parliament Steps Up Pressure on Slovakia Over Rule-of-Law Concerns

TEC News May 20, 2026

MEPs urged the Commission to assess whether Slovakia faces a “clear risk of a serious breach” of EU values and to use all enforcement tools.

EU Police Agency ‘Built Hidden Databases’ on Ordinary Citizens

Javier Villamor May 19, 2026

The case highlights growing tension between Brussels’ privacy rhetoric and the EU’s expanding security apparatus.

A man holds a placard as he takes part in the LGBT Pride in Brussels on May 17, 2025.

Brussels “Is Proud”: Von der Leyen Celebrates Pride

TEC News May 13, 2026

The European Commission president praised Pride Week as a celebration of identity and community.

EU Europe Day Post Ignites Battle Over Identity

Javier Villamor May 11, 2026

The Commission’s Europe Day message has sparked backlash over demographic change and the meaning of Europe.

Hungarian Commissioner Cleared of Spying Allegations

TEC News / AFP May 9, 2026

The announcement of Várhelyi being cleared of any wrongdoing came a day before Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, took office.

EU Makes Anti-Poverty Promise It Can’t Keep

Sven R. Larson May 8, 2026

Here comes another political-posturing project from Brussels.

Spain Used €2.4bn in EU Cash for Pensions—Now Under Review

Javier Villamor May 7, 2026

EU rules say recovery funds should go to reforms and investment—not routine spending like pensions.

A member of the Pussy Riot activist group holds an Ukrainian flag during a protest against the participation of Russia in the Venice Biennale art show, in front of the Russian pavilion on May 6, 2026 in Venice.

Brussels Threatens Biennale Again Over Opening Door to Russia

Javier Villamor May 6, 2026

The European Commission says it will cancel a €2 million grant unless the Russian pavilion is excluded from the exhibition, while the Biennale argues art cannot be subjected to political censorship.

Tag: European Commission

Merz’s Shortcut for Ukraine Divides Europe (Again)

Merz Pushes “Associate Member” Plan To Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Integration

European Parliament Steps Up Pressure on Slovakia Over Rule-of-Law Concerns

EU Police Agency ‘Built Hidden Databases’ on Ordinary Citizens

Brussels “Is Proud”: Von der Leyen Celebrates Pride

EU Europe Day Post Ignites Battle Over Identity

Hungarian Commissioner Cleared of Spying Allegations

EU Makes Anti-Poverty Promise It Can’t Keep

Spain Used €2.4bn in EU Cash for Pensions—Now Under Review

Brussels Threatens Biennale Again Over Opening Door to Russia

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