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Kosovo's EU path backed by Parliament, but political deadlock raises concerns
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (694+ words) Kosovo risks being perceived not as a small but reliable democracy, but as another source of instability on Europe's periphery EUalive with partner media June 3, 2026 05: 27 The European Parliament has reaffirmed its strong support for Kosovo's European future, but growing concerns…...
Romania's chief of Defence Staff strongly denies corruption allegations
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (650+ words) General Gheorghi" Vlad noted the unusual timing of the charges - coming nearly a year after the case was opened - at a particularly sensitive moment for national security EUalive with Espress. ro June 2, 2026 17: 01 Romania's Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghi" Vlad,…...
U. S. nuclear expansion talks in Europe: strengthening the umbrella or fueling escalation?
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (687+ words) The jury is out: the transatlantic and intra-European initiatives could reinforce deterrence, but they could also inadvertently fuel the very tensions they seek to counter Georgi Gotev EUalive June 2, 2026 14: 47 The United States is engaged in confidential discussions within NATO about…...
NATO's vetoed pledge: major allies block minimum aid target for Ukraine " EUalive
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (353+ words) Rutte's proposal to establish a minimum annual contribution of 0. 25% of GDP in military aid to Ukraine won't fly EUalive with agencies June 2, 2026 08: 13 With The Telegraph, Kyiv Post, Kiel Institute aid data Caption: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a…...
Trump's new Balkan friend: Vu'i" showers the U. S. president with praise, but does Washington feel the same?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (588+ words) Serbia's president hails Trump as a peace-seeking pragmatic and promises him the best welcome Europe can provide Antonia Kotseva EUalive June 1, 2026 10: 58 A recent wide-ranging interview with Breitbart News'signals that Serbian President Aleksandar Vu'i" appears to have achieved a notable diplomatic…...
Malta's Labour Party secures fourth consecutive parliamentary victory
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (587+ words) EUalive with Focus Europe. it June 1, 2026 09: 58 Malta's governing Labour Party has won a historic fourth successive term in office, consolidating its hold on power in the Mediterranean island nation. Prime Minister Robert Abela declared victory, stating: "This is a victory…...
From protected park to Trump-linked playground: how Albania is privatising its coastline
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1119+ words) Klaudia Koxha EUalive with Albanian Daily News June 1, 2026 07: 40 There is something deeply revealing in the argument repeated every time another protected area in Albania is handed over to luxury investors: "Albanians never even went there anyway." Some made this claim…...
Fighting disinformation is an uphill battle, especially when EU leaders forget to check the facts
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (649+ words) From teenage "geniuses" to presidential pardons and diplomatic own-goals - how Brussels" own verification failures keep undermining its war on disinformation Georgi Gotev EUalive May 30, 2026 13: 29 In the grand European crusade against disinformation, one truth stands out with embarrassing clarity: the biggest…...
Bulgaria faces EU excessive deficit procedure months after euro adoption
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (553+ words) PM Rumen Radev announced on Friday, shortly after returning from Brussels, that the Commission will launch an excessive deficit procedure on 3 June EUalive with partner media May 30, 2026 11: 51 According to recent reports, including from the Financial Times, Bulgaria is on track…...
Moscow threatens Armenia with EAEU suspension over EU aspirations, echoing 2013 Ukraine crisis
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (748+ words) Leaders of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) urged Armenia to choose its future by referendum "as soon as possible" EUalive with agencies May 30, 2026 08: 35 The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has moved to pressure Armenia by considering its suspension later…...