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Zelensky Stops Energy: Slovakia’s Patience Running Thin, EU Faces 'Demands & Insults' from Ukraine

As tensions escalate between Ukraine and Slovakia over the Russian gas transit deal, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik accuses Zelensky of pushing Slovakia into a difficult position. With the EU facing economic..

Ukrainian Singer Banned for 10 Years Over Polish Language Insult: What Was the 'Vulgar' Joke?

Ukrainian musician Kirill Bledny, frontman of the band Poshlaya Molly, has been banned from entering the European Union for ten years after making controversial remarks about the Polish language. In a..

Iceland's incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of..

Four EU countries inspect Chinese vessel after undersea cables ruptured in November

The Yi Peng 3 has been anchored in the Kattegat Sea for a month while diplomats in Stockholm and Beijing discussed access to the vessel.

EU leaders agree key principles on Syria but caution: 'The jury is still out'

The European Union has opened the door for sanctions relief on Syria after Assad's fall but without providing a specific timeline.

PM says UK can pursue both EU and US trade

Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the suggestion that the UK would have to choose between a closer trade deal with the EU and a free trade agreement with the US. The Prime Minister told the Liaison..

Slowly but surely? Nearly half of EU's new cars in 2023 were hybrid and electric

Despite pure petrol cars maintaining the largest individual share, 48.3% of the total 10.7 million new cars registered in the EU for 2023 were hybrid and electric.

Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support before it's too late

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine aid, Syria's transition and Trump's comeback

Despite an agenda packed with hot-button topics, the summit of EU leaders is not expected to yield any breakthrough.

These EU members could pay the highest price in case of EU enlargement

A Bruegel study quantified the budget cuts some EU countries could face if the bloc admitted all nine candidate states, with an overall net cost of around €26 billion a year for current members.

How can the European Union tackle ‘brain drain’?

Our reporter Julián López has travelled to Portugal to investigate the reasons behind, and consequences of, brain drain there - and the possible solutions being explored.

EU DECODED: How and why is EU downgrading protection status of wolves?

In this episode we ask why the EU is determined to reduce the protected status of wolves, a species almost extinct in this part of the world about a century ago.

Erdoğan pushes for EU-Turkey upgrade after meeting von der Leyen to discuss Syria

During her meeting with President Erdoğan, Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, which can be adapted "as things evolve on the ground."

Georgia aims to restore territorial integrity peacefully, says minister

Minister Botchorishvili emphasized peaceful reconciliation for Georgia's territorial integrity, addressed EU membership aspirations, and responded to recent protests and criticism.

Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

European Central Bank warns of how a shift in US trade policies could affect the EU

Christine Lagarde also said that the ECB will continue to cut interest rates, but that worries persisted about economic growth.

Personal money transfers: Which EU country sends the most outside the bloc?

The amount of money sent outside the EU by people who live within it keeps growing every year and is significantly higher than the money inflow.

'Lack of leadership in the EU': 'Severe' situation for French-German economic 'engine'

EU takes first step to make contact with Syrian rebels, Kallas announces

The EU has taken the first step to directly engage with HTS, the Syrian rebel force, while maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.

Austria offers Syrians €1,000 'return bonus' as Europe suspends asylum claims

The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, said that currently 'the conditions are not met for safe, voluntary, dignified returns to Syria.'

NATO Crosses Putin's Red Line: Despite Russian U.S Allies UK, France, Germany's Big War Decision

In a bold move, six European NATO members have expressed strong support for Ukraine’s bid to join the US-led alliance, while also endorsing President Zelensky’s peace terms with Russia. This..

Trump Pushes EU Peacekeepers in Ukraine, But US Army May Still Be Drawn Into Conflict–Full Statement

Donald Trump has proposed that EU nations send peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire with Russia, but the question remains: Could the U.S. military still be drawn into the conflict?..

EU Parliament delegation visits Georgia and marches with pro-EU protesters

Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused the Georgian Dream of rigging but they took on a new dimension after the decision last..

NATO chief asks European citizens to 'make sacrifices' to boost defence spending

The 32 NATO allies are currently in discussion to increase the defence spending benchmark from the current 2% of GDP.

Ukraine’s Sanctions Commissioner on new EU package: ‘Thanks, but that is not enough’ 

The European Union on Wednesday issued new sanctions against Russia, targeting the "shadow fleet" of tankers. Ukraine’s Presidential advisor and commissioner for sanctions policy says he welcomes the..