The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU member states on Wednesday, 9 September, again failed to agree on an extension of individual sanctions imposed for actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The ambassadors’ meeting ended without any deal. The sole obstacle remains Slovakia’s position. Bratislava...
EU agrees €3.2 billion Patriot missile purchase for Ukraine
EU member states have agreed to buy U.S. interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air-defense systems at a total cost of €3.2 billion. The funds will come from the EU’s €90 billion loan. The political decision has already been taken; technical work to release the money is expected to be completed...
Russia is stepping up hybrid influence over the EU election cycle
The autumn 2026 election cycle gives Russia an opportunity to influence political processes in several EU countries at once — Germany, Sweden, Latvia and Bulgaria. The Kremlin has long used information-psychological operations to affect elections. Its core goal remains unchanged: to shape a favorable information environment for loyal politicians and...
EU risks losing around 300,000 industrial jobs by the end of 2026
The European Union could lose about 300,000 jobs in manufacturing by the end of the year because of intensifying competition from China. That warning came from Eurometal, a leading European steel and metals trade association. According to the group, job cuts will accelerate unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of European...
Poland calls for restrictions on movement of Russian diplomats in the EU
Poland has called for restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats in the European Union and tighter controls on the entry of Russian citizens amid recent Russian hybrid attacks in Europe. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made the statement at a joint press conference with his German and French counterparts...