European People's Party

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

35 clusters · 364 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Serbia: Murals glorifying Ratko Mladić appear amid Vučić's UN visit

Following the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, regional tensions have escalated. Mladić’s son, Darko, and a defense medical team have alleged he died due to ‘irresponsible medical treatmen

EU member states alliance for bureaucracy reduction

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: EU member states demand drastic cuts to European bureaucracy

The coalition of EU member states advocating for regulatory reform has expanded to 17 nations, including Croatia. Led by Austria, the group continues to demand a thorough cleaning of EU laws, arguing that excessive regul

Ceuta migration crisis: infrastructure expansion and policy

19 clusters · 123 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Alberto Núñez Feijóo defends sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla

The humanitarian and institutional crisis in Ceuta has deepened following a mass influx of approximately 80,000 migrants in late July. While the Spanish government previously claimed normality had been restored, Ceuta Pr

EPP proceedings against Serbian Progressive Party

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: European People's Party initiates proceedings against Serbian Progressive Party

The European People's Party (EPP) has initiated internal proceedings against the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), the ruling party of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Andrej Kovačev, head of the EPP's Bulgarian dele

Romania political deadlock and calls for early elections

286 clusters · 430 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Romania political tension rises amid calls for early elections and violent threats

Romania’s political and economic crisis has deepened as the interim government under Ilie Bolojan faces mounting fiscal constraints. Public debt reached 60.1% of GDP at the end of Q1 2026, leading interim Finance Ministe

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

24 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian presidential candidates register for October elections

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

Hungary transition: political reforms and governance shifts

504 clusters · 1025 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Hungarian police investigate residency bond corruption allegations

Following the April 2026 election, Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party has implemented sweeping reforms to end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Utilizing a two-thirds majority, the administration passed a constitutional amendment imp

Political instability in Central Europe and the Balkans

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska political candidates intensify election campaigns

Political instability and electoral shifts continue to evolve across Central Europe and the Balkans. In Hungary, public sentiment remains focused on the need for political accountability and legal consequences for high-r

Péter Magyar's reform agenda and institutional transition

14 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Hungarian Parliament elects five new Constitutional Court judges

Following the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party have initiated a period of rapid institutional transformation. Leveraging a two-thirds parliamentary majority, the adminis

EU 2028–2034 budget negotiations

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: European Union seeks new revenue sources for 2028–2034 budget

Negotiations regarding the European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034 have intensified. While the European Commission proposed a 2 trillion euro budget, a group of net contributor nations—including Ge

European Council policy and budget negotiations

13 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: António Costa proposes new EU revenue sources for 2028-2034 budget

European Council President António Costa continues his diplomatic tour to secure a political agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 by the end of 2026. Costa has warned that failing to reach

Giorgos Avtias EU funding inquiries

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Giorgos Avtias calls for permanent EU funding fund

European Parliament member Giorgos Avtias has submitted a formal inquiry to the European Commission regarding the potential financial gap following the expiration of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Avtias is advo