Daily brief
The EU's landmark migration and asylum pact officially takes effect today, introducing stricter border procedures and faster asylum processing across the bloc. The reform, which follows years of political disputes, aims to harden external border protections while distributing responsibility among member states. EU Presidency hailed the pact as the beginning of a new era for European migration policy.
Exclusive: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas' reported remarks calling Israel an 'apartheid' state deepen a crisis within EU foreign policy, as member states remain divided over the bloc's stance on the Middle East.
The EU agrees to expand airline passenger rights, introducing new protections for travelers across the bloc.
EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova officially begin, marking a significant step in the enlargement process for both countries.
Germany rejects the EU budget proposal amid criticism of high spending, while the Commission seeks new ideas after an EU-wide tax deadlock.