The EU may suspend €1.5 billion in funding to Serbia amid concerns over democratic backsliding and judicial independence, challenging the country's EU accession path.
Bulgaria’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by ex-president Rumen Radev, leads parliamentary elections amid public demand for anti-corruption reforms and geopolitical realignment.
Hungary's parliamentary elections deliver a decisive majority to Peter Madyar's Tisa party amid disputed district results and fraud allegations, signaling shifts in domestic and EU policy.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until oil supply via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine is restored, highlighting regional energy tensions.