Author: Julien Roussel

Julien Roussel covers Eastern Europe and EU enlargement for Press Review — including the Western Balkans, Romania, Bulgaria, and the accession paths of Ukraine and Moldova.

Politics

EU adopts 20th sanctions package and 90 billion euro Ukraine loan
ByJulien Roussel April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

Cyprus summit produces breakthrough as Hungary unblocks the Ukraine loan facility, with the 20th sanctions package targeting the Russian shadow fleet.

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Europe

The Schengen Area: free movement explained
ByJulien Roussel April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

What the Schengen Area is, who is in, what free movement covers, and why border-free travel keeps producing political debates across Europe.

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