Ten Countries Announce a Shared Ballistic-Missile Coalition
Ten governments put their names on a missile-defense coalition in Paris, but with no deployment date the announcement buys political cover, not intercept coverage, over Ukrainian skies.
Hendrik Van Der Berg
Bureau: Brussels
Hungary Votes to Remove an Orban-Era President
A 139-6 vote does not remove a president by itself: Sulyok's five-day signature window, threatened impeachment and unstaffed anti-abuse office decide whether Hungary's amendment actually operates.
EU Panel Shifts Child-Safety Duty From Parents to Platforms
A July 13 EU panel would bar under-13s from social platforms until providers prove safety by design, but no law, Commission proposal, or member-state vote yet exists to force the shift.
Europe Sanctions an Alleged Russian Cyber Network
Brussels and London froze assets and barred travel for an alleged Russian spy network, but a government finding is not proof each attack happened or that any will now stop.
Hungary Passes an Amendment That Still Awaits Signature
Parliament voted 139-6 to strip the Orban-era president and remake the courts, but nothing operates until Sulyok signs within five days or gets impeached.
EU Develops Anonymous Age Proof for Social Access
Brussels is building an app to prove a user's age without revealing who they are, but false positives, appeals and platform integration are unresolved before any age gate goes live.