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EU Leaders Plot Defence Boost in Shadow of Denmark Drones
Thousands of police are on alert, civilian drones banned, and NATO reinforcements deployed as leaders converge on Copenhagen for talks ahead of a wider European summit Thursday.
Oct. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Completes Full Legal Review, Moves Closer to EU Accession
The process, known as “screening,” compares a candidate country’s laws with EU rules to see where they match and where changes are needed.
Sept. 30, 2025
Germany
German Defense Minister Downplays Concept of ‘Drone Wall’ to Protect Europe
Plans for a common air defense system in the east of the bloc will be on the agenda of an informal EU summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Sept. 30, 2025
Ukraine
EU Plans to Bypass Hungary’s Veto on Ukraine and Moldova Accession
The proposed changes would enable EU officials to initiate technical work in “clusters” – focusing on reforms and aligning local laws with EU standards – even before formal negotiations commence.
Sept. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Brussels’ Desperate Measures for Ukraine
European leaders are struggling to overcome hurdles in increasing support for Ukraine.
Sept. 30, 2025
Zelensky
EU Sanctions, Trump’s UN Clash, Zelensky’s Next Move
Welcome to Summary of the Week - your quick guide to the top headlines for September 27, 2025.
Sept. 27, 2025
Russia
Tariffs Instead of Veto – Is the EU Finding New Way to Sanction Russia?
The EU is weighing tariffs on Russian oil still flowing via the Druzhba pipeline, aiming to bypass member state vetoes and keep pressure on Moscow while funding its own energy transition.
Sept. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
EBRD Decreases Ukraine’s 2025 Economic Growth Forecast to 2.5%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) lowers Ukraine’s economic growth forecast by 0.8 percentage points for 2025, citing war risks, energy damage and weaker exports.
Sept. 27, 2025
Hungary Blocks Ukraine, Moldova’s EU Membership Talks
Hungary has delayed a procedural step needed to advance Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership negotiations, putting Kyiv’s mid-July timeline at risk.
June 24, 2026
EU Investigates von der Leyen Over Zelensky Chat
June 25, 2026
Poland Rejects Mediation in Ukraine Dispute
June 24, 2026
