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Von der Leyen pledges more EU on Balkans visit

Von der Leyen pledges more EU on Balkans visit

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced further EU flood recovery funding and reiterated the EU’s commitment to addressing climate change, in Slovenia on Monday, 2 September. On a tour of the Balkans, von der Leyen visited northern Slovenia, which was hit by flooding in November 2023.

South Korea influence grows in CEE defence

South Korea influence grows in CEE defence

As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) defence market. Korea makes strategic defence exports to CEE South Korea’s defence industry has gained notable traction in CEE, where countries are upping

Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions - FM

Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions - FM

Hungary is rushing to safeguard its energy security following Ukraine’s sanctions on Russian oil company Lukoil, and is in active discussions to guarantee alternative supply routes, according to the country’s top diplomat. Szijjarto concerned over energy supplies Despite protests from Budapest and Bratislava, the European Commission (EC) has

Polish PM warns off calls for Hungary ban from Schengen visa-free travel area

Polish PM warns off calls for Hungary ban from Schengen visa-free travel area

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk advised caution to European politicians calling for Hungary’s expulsion from the Schengen area, as it could in turn lead to its departure from the EU, on Friday, 9 August. Schengen member Hungary’s unilateral easing last month of visa requirements for citizens of Russia

Romania increasingly key strategic ally for US - analysis

Romania increasingly key strategic ally for US - analysis

The expansion and modernisation of the NATO air base in Constanta, south-east Romania, symbolises the country’s growing strategic importance to NATO and the US, regional expert Ronald H. Linden writes in an article entitled “Romania is America’s new indispensable ally in Eastern Europe” in US politics daily The

Bulgaria offers help to Slovakia, Hungary after Ukraine imposes Lukoil transit ban

Bulgaria offers help to Slovakia, Hungary after Ukraine imposes Lukoil transit ban

Bulgaria has extended a helping hand to Hungary in managing the fallout from Ukraine’s recent ban on the transit of oil from Russia’s Lukoil, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, announced in Bucharest, Romania, on Wednesday 24 July. Szijjarto detailed how he and Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov had

Poland can reverse falling investment - ING report

Poland can reverse falling investment - ING report

3 min read Economy, Poland, Ukraine

Poland has an improved investment climate and access to EU funding are expected to support this revival, according to a new cautiously optimism report by ING Bank Slqski and the European Economic Congress (EEC). The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of investment in

Orban makes surprise visits to Ukraine, Russia, China on 'mission for peace'

Orban makes surprise visits to Ukraine, Russia, China on 'mission for peace'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was accused of mission creep by the international community after he opened his first week hosting the six-month EU rotating presidency with unannounced trips to Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing. Orban’s final destination after a busy week was Washington DC, for the long-planned NATO summit

Kallas set to be CEE's first EU foreign policy chief

Kallas set to be CEE's first EU foreign policy chief

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was nominated on Friday, 28 June as the EU’s foreign policy chief (High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy), subject to agreement from the European Commission (EC) president.  Kallas will succeed Spain’s Josep Borrell and become the first politician