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EU Fine Against Temu Tests Online Marketplace Safety Rules

The European Union fined Temu 200 million euros under the Digital Services Act, saying the online marketplace failed to prevent illegal or unsafe products.

May 29, 2026

Government meeting materials on a table during a migration-policy discussion.

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Europe’s New Migration Rules Face a June Test

The EU’s migration pact is set to start applying in June, testing whether member states can share responsibility when border pressure rises.

May 27, 2026

European parliament chamber with empty desks after a government vote.

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Slovenia's New Government Marks Another Shift in Europe's Political Map

Janez Jansa's return as Slovenia's prime minister adds another national shift to Europe's busy political year.

May 27, 2026

Diplomatic folders and translation headsets sit near a blurred Taiwan Strait map.

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German Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit Draws China’s Warning as Europe Weighs Its Indo-Pacific Role

A planned Bundestag delegation visit to Taiwan has drawn a warning from Beijing, showing how parliamentary diplomacy can become a flashpoint in Europe’s growing Indo-Pacific attention.

May 25, 2026

A civic square in Belgrade is seen after a protest with barriers nearby.

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Serbia Protests Keep Rule-of-Law Questions at the Center of Its European Future

Serbia’s protest movement has turned public anger over a deadly train station collapse into a wider test of rule of law, early election pressure and the country’s EU path.

May 25, 2026

A Serbia map and diplomatic folders sit on a government desk while protest lights blur outside.

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Serbia’s China Deals Put Its EU Path Under New Pressure

Serbia signed more than 20 cooperation agreements with China while facing protests at home, raising a practical question for Europe: how far Belgrade can deepen Beijing ties while still pursuing EU membership.

May 25, 2026

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Russia’s Nuclear Drills Add Pressure to Europe’s Security Debate

Russia and Belarus held joint nuclear drills, adding another signal of military pressure around Europe without proving that nuclear use is imminent.

May 25, 2026

A Moldova map and security folders sit on a European government desk.

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EU Keeps Moldova Sanctions in Place as Hybrid Pressure Remains a Regional Risk

The European Union extended Moldova-related sanctions through April 2027, keeping pressure on people and entities accused of undermining the country’s sovereignty.

May 25, 2026

EU and Ukrainian flags stand near briefing folders in a conference hallway.

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Germany’s Ukraine Proposal Tests Europe’s Role as U.S. Focus Shifts

Germany’s proposal for Ukraine to receive associate EU membership raises a practical question for Europe: how much support can it offer while full accession remains delayed?

May 22, 2026