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Aug 10, 2026

Ukraine and Moldova Now Outscore Serbia on the EU's Readiness Ladder

An index that scores candidate countries against the EU's own progress reports finds Ukraine and Moldova have pulled ahead of Serbia and North Macedonia. In 2026, the accession calendar is starting to agree.

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Business & Economy
Aug 10, 2026

Europe's Defence Spending Is Surging. Draghi Warned That's the Easy Part

European governments are pouring record sums into defence — €454 billion this year. EPIC's tracking of the Draghi Report shows defence is his fastest-implemented reform. But the harder thing he asked for — planning together before spending — is still missing.

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News & Analysis
Aug 10, 2026

One Month On, Gibraltar's Open Border Hits Its First Snag

A month after the last land-border fence in continental Europe was dismantled, people and goods move freely between Gibraltar and Spain. But the new airport border system just hit its first software glitch — a reminder that the hard part is only beginning.

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