Portugal Prime Minister may oppose the next European Union budget
The Prime Minister warned that Portugal will oppose the EU budget if it ignores cohesion policy, insisting that the country's economic progress continue.
The Portugal News••4 min
Europe News
April 27, 2026
Scan, switch, sanction—the app turning Western shoppers into Russia’s exit enforcers
Roughly 2,300 large Western companies still pay taxes in Russia, with most remaining untouched by sanctions.
Euromaidan Press••3 min
Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil
The two governments signed nine bilateral agreements, including the extension of a key defense pact.
POLITICO Europe••3 min
British jets scrambled as Russian drone debris crashes on Romanian territory
UK fighter jets tracked drones flying over the Ukrainian port of Reni, just 1.5 kilometers from the Romanian border.
POLITICO Europe••3 min
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[Interview] Sex and violence: How Putin’s rape culture turned on Western macho men
Vladimir Putin’s use of a vulgar, rape-referencing lyric regarding Ukraine signaled coming war crimes while appealing to Western macho figures.
EUobserver••3 min
Former Minister: EU Decision Signals Montenegro ‘In Final Stage of Accession Talks’
Gordana Djurovic says Montenegro is closing in on EU membership, but warns that significant challenges remain before accession is secured.
Balkan Insight••3 min
Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department
Former Brexit department chief Philip Rycroft says Britain should consider rejoining the EU following failed promises on the economy and immigration.
The Guardian Europe••3 min
Paris reportedly offers Athens a deal — 43 Greek Mirage 2000 jets for Ukraine, discounted Rafales in return
France may propose that Greece trade 43 Mirage 2000 fighters for discounted Rafale jets, with the Mirages then sent to Ukraine, Le Figaro reports.
Euromaidan Press••4 min
Video message by President von der Leyen opening the European Youth Event 2026
European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Apr 2026 Dear Young Europeans, It is a pleasure to welcome you to European Youth Week. This week is about you. Today, you join more than a thousand young people from acr...
European Commission Press Release••2 min
Europe’s €1.8T budget fight just got real
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni described ongoing talks as "extremely difficult" at the EU summit in Cyprus.
POLITICO Europe••3 min
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