France and Poland announced a joint military satellite project to secure EU defense autonomy and reduce dependence on external systems like Starlink by 2030.
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.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Fico’s flight to Moscow, reflecting EU divisions over engagement with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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.
The EU's new biometric border system, EES, causes multi-hour delays at airports in six countries, prompting calls for suspension ahead of summer travel season.