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Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.

Romania’s new leader told POLITICO how he will approach international affairs and what he will do to rebuild trust in a democracy battered by corruption, economic strife and Russian meddling.

The European Commission wants to strengthen the link between foreign aid and domestic priorities like energy and migration.

Keir Starmer says Britain’s “back on the world stage” — but he’s facing scrutiny over a big compromise on fish.

George Simion wants to tap into deep voter frustration with post-communist privatizations.

Albania’s embattled opposition party is mounting a dramatic election push after years sidelined by Edi Rama’s ruling Socialists.

Northern and Western Europe are the best places in the world to be a journalist, according to a new report.

A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.

A worsening showdown across the Atlantic could spell trouble for the candidate country.

As Europe harshens migration rules, nearly 34,000 fewer people attempted to enter the EU illegally in the first three months of 2025 compared to 2024.

Tensions are rising in the Western Balkans, Europe’s ‘other hotspot.’ Britain’s foreign affairs chief David Lammy sees the ‘long hand of Russian interference.’

Bosnia’s most wanted man turns up in Russia after Sarajevo requested Interpol issue a red notice for his international arrest.

“The evil that a handful of incompetent people are inflicting on our country is growing,” says Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Belgrade “needs to deliver on EU reforms,” says European Commission president.

Brussels watches the crackdown with alarm.

Popular opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu calls for mass protests as he is thrown in jail and booted out as Istanbul mayor.

Arrested mayor of Istanbul accuses authorities of blow “against the will of the people.”

Serbian president tries to find a way out of historic protests and public outrage after train station collapse.

Months of tense confrontations peaked when opposition MPs attempted to block ruling party from enacting new laws.