Viktor Orbán's political defeat opens the door for potentially billions in frozen EU funding to flow back to Budapest. Yet Brussels faces a thorny question: how much democratic backsliding can the blo

Global markets are no longer moving in one synchronized cycle. Oil is softening under the weight of abundant supply, gold is being treated like a geopolitical insurance policy, and emerging markets ar

New surveys flag top threats to EU security, from Ukraine to global risks, as Brussels grapples with uncertainty, tech upheaval, and climate crises. A pan-European poll reveals expert fears shaping po

Shaken by US-China rivalry and Beijing's Russia ties, the EU is rethinking its economic embrace of China. Leaders push de-risking to shield tech, trade, and security without full divorce.

European leaders have inked joint legislative priorities for 2026, prioritizing defense readiness by 2030 and economic resilience. The move signals Brussels' resolve to navigate US-China tensions and

The EU is ditching all-or-nothing enlargement for a modular approach, letting candidates join select blocs like payments if they qualify. Geopolitics demands speed, but purists fear it erodes the Unio

New reports slam EU vulnerabilities to global trade volatility and geopolitical shocks, urging a competitiveness overhaul. From Ukraine to supply chains, the bloc's autonomy hangs in the balance.

The European Parliament's latest roadmap paints a Union under siege from geopolitical storms, economic overhauls, and tech disruptions. As leaders scramble, the question is whether Brussels can steer

As Middle East conflict disrupts energy supplies and ignites inflation above 6%, the IMF warns of a potential global recession with growth dipping to 2%. Central banks grapple with rate hikes amid tar

The European automotive industry, once the continent's industrial powerhouse employing millions, teeters on the brink as energy shocks, Chinese competition, and sluggish EV adoption collide. With the

Global volatility and geopolitical instability lay bare Europe's trade frailties, prompting a Commission overhaul for prosperity and autonomy. Spokesman Olof Gill charts a course through shocks, but s

The EU's productivity boom has ground to a halt, with uneven investment and fragile energy markets piling on the pain. As wars rage from Ukraine to the Middle East, leaders scramble for a bold agenda