The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

In September, Russia launched around 5,500 one-way attack drones into Ukraine

Industry representatives and analysts say the restrictions highlight the EU’s urgent need to cut its dependence on Chinese critical materials, even as Brussels pushes to diversify supplies and boost domestic production through the Critical Raw Materials Act.

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staff

RMT claims staff face increased workload due to ‘unreliable trains’ and problems at control centre

Germany’s withdrawal freezes CSAR, yet the EU’s eastern flank remains passive, signalling a deeper malaise: inefficient interministerial cooperation, capital–PermRep disconnects, and a habit of sidelining digital policy.

An investigation has revealed how Hungary’s intelligence services recruited citizens to spy on behalf of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, targeting sensitive European Union decision-making. The exposé, published by Hungarian outlet Direkt36 and partners, uncovers the extent of this clandestine operation and exposes vulnerabilities in the EU’s security framework.

Both of Brussels’ airports have announced mass cancellations amid the national strike

Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.

Brussels urged to impose stronger sanctions against Rwanda, as it has in response to Russia for its war in Ukraine