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The Europe Debate

Jul 27, 2026

Montenegro Is the EU's Readiest Candidate — and Still Isn't Ready

An independent index that scores enlargement candidates on the EU's own progress reports puts Montenegro at the top of the class. But 'best of ten' still means well short of the finish line — and the gap says as much about the EU as about Podgorica.

Technology

Jul 27, 2026

EU Fines Google €890 Million in Its Biggest Digital Markets Act Penalty

Brussels handed Google its largest-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act — €890 million for rigging search results and its app store — and braced for a tariff backlash from Washington.

Business & Economy

Jul 24, 2026

Europe's October Deadline With China Arrives — With Low Expectations

Brussels gave Beijing until October to show progress on a €360 billion trade gap. Three months out, the EU's own chief trade lawmaker calls the deadline 'not realistic' — and Europe is quietly sharpening its backup tools.