Author name: ucofeurope

Few words have been used as frequently in Brussels this year as “competitiveness”. The mission statement for the new Commission at the start of the year was to restore Europe to a leadership position on the global stage. Implicit in that is the acceptance that the continent has fallen behind other major economies and that […]

“How is it proposed to hold the meeting if one of the participants cannot get to it?” Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said on Monday

Hungary says it will not block the 19th package, but Slovakia’s veto remains

In today’s polarised world, relying on China is a strategic misstep. When push comes to shove, China will negotiate with the global superpower – not with Brussels

The EU’s ban on Russian gas could land the executive in court

A ban on Russian gas could be delayed by MEPs pressing EU countries to include oil

Cohesion Summit II provides a platform to explore how Europe can balance competitiveness and solidarity in the next EU budget, highlighting Hungary’s vision for safeguarding cohesion funds, empowering regions, and ensuring that prosperity is shared across all parts of the Union.

Europe edges towards a multibillion-euro ban on Russian gas imports

Trump and Putin agreed last week to hold another round of talks in the Hungarian capital, though a date has not yet been confirmed

With MEPs divided over the Commission’s 2028–2034 budget plan, EU governments are moving forward without them