European Union (EU)

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) identified 11 individuals involved in organizing anti-Ukrainian protests funded by Russia. The participants were recruited for cash payments as part of a campaign to discredit Ukraine and destabilize public opinion in the EU.

A poll shows 60% of 18- to 28-year-old Britons would vote to rejoin the EU if given the opportunity, with many believing Brexit has failed. The survey, conducted by More in Common and shared with the Guardian, highlights significant dissatisfaction among young Britons with the UK’s departure from the EU.

Major EU countries including Germany, France, and Italy supported the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), which imposes strict conditions on foreign investments, particularly from China, despite disagreements over implementation details. The proposal aims to address growing concerns over China's economic influence and protect EU industries.

The EU's digital sovereignty initiative is criticized for overlooking security risks in Intel and AMD chips, which have opaque management systems that could be exploited under U.S. laws. The article argues that the EU's specifications for sovereign clouds fail to address these vulnerabilities, highlighting historical supply chain risks as a cautionary precedent.

An open letter urges Hungarian leader Péter Magyar to support Ukraine's EU and NATO accession, warning that demanding 100% Hungarian-language education in Zakarpattia could threaten the survival of the Hungarian minority. The letter argues that inadequate majority language skills hinder minority members' communication and career opportunities.

French police temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover, causing over two-hour delays for travelers at the cross-Channel ferry terminal in Kent. The disruptions occurred a month after the EU’s digital entry-exit system (EES) became fully operational.

The article compares four offramp APIs—Spritz, Transak, MoonPay, and Ramp Network—highlighting their features like token support, fees, and regional strengths. Spritz offers 50,000+ tokens and bill pay, Transak covers 169 countries, MoonPay has a strong consumer brand, and Ramp Network excels in EU support via Open Banking.

Ukrainians express cautious optimism after Péter Magyar's election victory in Hungary, which ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Public reactions included jokes and memes comparing Orbán to Star Wars' Jabba the Hut, while hopes for improved relations with Hungary and EU accession remain central.