EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

Hungary expels Russian diplomats

09.09.2026 According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, an “appropriate response” will be made to Budapest’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats. “These actions will not go unanswered,” the Kremlin representative emphasized. (Image: Budapest) 💥BREAKING: Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats from Budapest for violating the Vienna Convention, foreign minister Anita Orbán just announced—the first official expulsion…

EU: Charles Michel criticizes Ursula von der Leyen

16.09.2026 On the eve of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, Charles Michel is highly critical of the European Commission President. Speaking to Jim Nejman on the podcast *Quel monde*, the former President of the European Council notably decries Europe’s lack of ambition. (Image: archive June 2021) « Pas à la hauteur…

Trump: Irish reunification “to happen”

Brussels 12.09.2026 President Donald Trump said Saturday that Irish reunification “would be a fantastic thing” during a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, something he projected is “going to happen eventually.” When a reporter asked his view on the topic, Trump at first acknowledged his comments could inflame a politically sensitive issue before voicing…

Ceuta: EU €115 aid fund for Spain

Brussels 09.09.2026 Today the European Union (EU) announced that it would grant Spain some €115M in emergency financial aid to help bolster the bloc’s external borders and return thousands of individuals who overwhelmed authorities in the country’s North African exclave Ceuta in late July/beginnig of August. (Image:courtesy of Kaptured by Kasia). 🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA |…

Hungary expels Russian diplomats

Ursula: 200M EU investment to Greenland

Brussels 08.09.2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a partnership deal with Greenland ‌worth €200 million, which she said highlighted the strategic importance of the Arctic island for the bloc. (Image: courtesy Rod Long) “Greenland can count on the EU. That was my ⁠message during my last visit. Today, I am back to…

EU: drone incident in Leipzig

02.09.2026 Russia is responsible for last month’s drone attack at Leipzig’s airport, the German authorities said. We meet today to discuss Russia’s attack in Leipzig. This was an attack using military-grade material, carried out by Russian operatives on EU soil. We won't tolerate it. Europe & @NATO won't just maintain our pressure on Russia. We…

Von der Leyen welcomes U.S. Graham Act

09.08.2026 The European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called for cutting off all sources of funding for Russia. She wrote about it on the social media platform X. Coming on the back of the EU’s 21st package, I welcome the US Senate’s adoption of the Graham Bill. It honours a fierce believer in…

EU-Ceuta: farewell to solidarity

Brussels 01.08.2026 Today 22 from 26 EU leaders, strating with the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni united in sharp criticism against the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s on his migration policies, blaming him the Ceuta huimanitarian crisis. I held a conference call with Commissioners @magnusbrunner and @dubravkasuica for an update on the situation in Ceuta….

Spain: Ceuta taken over by Moroccans

31.07.2026 In Ceuta, migrants continue flooding the city, crossing the border in thousands. Spanish media report that the military and police have been ordered not to intervene to avoid altercations. 🇪🇸 | Esto es ahora mismo en Ceuta, 1 AM. Siguen ingresando miles de inmigrantes marroquíes al sur de España. Esto ya es una toma…

Spain-Morocco: clash of civilizations

31.07.2026 Flows of thousands of migrants have streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco prompting Spain to deploy its military to restore the border. İspanya'nın Kuzey Afrika'daki Ceuta bölgesinin Fas'tan yüzerek gelen göçmenlerin akınına uğramasının ardından, AB'de alarm zilleri 🔴 İtalya'dan İspanya'nın Schengen Bölgesi'nden çıkarılması çağrısı 🔴 İtalya Dışişleri…