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António Costa, Präsident des Europäischen Rates, und Ungarns Regierungschef Viktor Orbán, Informal EU leaders' retreat - February 2025
News | Viktor Orban

Article 7: Legal experts call for new proceedings against Hungary

Three experts have proposed a new approach in dealing with Hungary's government under Victor Orbán. The EU should take action against Budapest due to a lack of solidarity in foreign and security policy rather than democratic deficits.

By Till Hoppe

News | Antitrust law

Antitrust law: SAP offers concessions

Following allegations against Europe's largest software company SAP, the EU Commission launched an investigation in 2022. SAP has now approached the Brussels authority with concessions.

By Redaktion Table

News | Russia

EU's 19th sanctions package: Positive response from member states

Under pressure from the US, the EU Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquified natural gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets crypto platforms. The Commission is preparing a proposal on how Russian state bank funds can be used.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | EU enlargement

Moldova: Election to decide whether the country comes under Russian influence

The election in Moldova Sunday will decide whether the country remains on course to join the EU. Russia is using hybrid warfare to bring Moldova into its sphere of influence. President Maia Sandu is having a hard time defending the pro-European majority.

By Stephan Israel