Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies despite opposition from civil society groups and the country’s top judicial regulator. The move has raised concerns about the direction of Romania’s anti-corruption efforts, especially as the regulator had declined to endorse the nominees. Romania, often ranked among the more corrupt countries in the European
Slovenia has become the first EU country to introduce fuel rationing in response to supply disruptions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent regional tensions. Private motorists are now limited to 50 litres per day, while businesses and farmers can purchase up to 200 litres. Petrol stations are tasked with enforcing the rules, and stricter […]
EU Council President Antonio Costa warned that Russia has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict, profiting from soaring energy prices and reduced international attention on its war in Ukraine. Speaking to EU ambassadors in Brussels, Costa said Russia gains new resources to finance its operations in Ukraine while the diversion […]
Iran has warned that any European Union country joining military attacks by the United States and Israel would be considered a “legitimate target” for retaliation. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the statement during an interview with France 24, stressing that countries supporting the aggression would face direct consequences from Iran. His
China could investigate French wine imports or impose reciprocal tariffs on European Union products if France pushes for tougher trade measures against Chinese goods, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV said on Wednesday. The warning followed a French strategy report urging the EU to consider a 30% blanket tariff on Chinese imports […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to step up as a global power, warning that the continent faces a “wake-up call” amid rising challenges from China, Russia, and the United States. Speaking to European media ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Macron emphasized the need for the EU to strengthen its economy, […]
TikTok is “extremely cooperative” with the European Commission’s ongoing investigation into potential interference in Romania’s 2024 elections, according to Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier. He noted that TikTok has implemented several measures and maintained open engagement with the Commission. The European Union opened formal proceedings against TikTok in December
Truck drivers across the Western Balkans continued blocking cargo terminals at European Union borders for a fourth straight day, as regional governments urged Brussels to ease new rules they say are crippling trade. Drivers in Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia began protests this week against stricter enforcement of the EU’s entry-exit system, which they […]
EU lawmakers are set to vote on Wednesday whether to refer the European Union’s free trade agreement with Mercosur—comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—to the EU Court of Justice. A legal challenge by 144 lawmakers could delay the deal by up to two years and potentially block its implementation. The agreement, the EU’s largest-ever trade […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday that the EU must accelerate its drive for independence to protect itself in a rapidly changing world. She emphasized that while Europe prefers dialogue, it is ready to act with unity, urgency, and determination if necessary. Von der Leyen highlighted that Europe […]









