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Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade

Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade

Wed 25 Jun 2025 22:31 CEST

Hungary warns embassy staff in Budapest against participating in Saturday's pride parade, which has been banned by the police. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges the Hungarian authorities to reconsider and allow the parade to take place

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Sat 21 Jun 2025 19:16 CEST

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased

Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime

Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime

Tue 17 Jun 2025 18:12 CEST

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

Tue 17 Jun 2025 17:18 CEST

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

Mon 16 Jun 2025 22:47 CEST

G7 countries' leaders will try to pressure USA's president Donald Trump to back down from the threat of trade war, reports AFP.

Israel Commits to Allowing Humanitarian Aid into Gaza, Says EU Chief

Israel Commits to Allowing Humanitarian Aid into Gaza, Says EU Chief

Mon 16 Jun 2025 05:52 CEST

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should do more to allow emergency aid into Gaza, where existence is characterized by severe suffering.

Global Leaders Express Grief Over India Plane Crash

Global Leaders Express Grief Over India Plane Crash

Thu 12 Jun 2025 18:40 CEST

The surrounding world expresses its despair since over 200 people have died in Thursday's devastating plane crash in northwestern India. "Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy go to the families and friends of all those affected", writes the King of the United Kingdom Charles on Instagram

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

Tue 10 Jun 2025 16:13 CEST

The European Commission wants a lowered price tag on Russia's global oil exports as part of the union's new package of sanctions.

EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027

EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027

Wed 4 Jun 2025 14:19 CEST

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Wed 4 Jun 2025 13:07 CEST

US Congress Awaits Trump Approval for Tough Sanctions on Russia

US Congress Awaits Trump Approval for Tough Sanctions on Russia

Mon 2 Jun 2025 10:44 CEST

A "crushing" American sanctions package has been prepared against Russia - with broad and cross-party support. Congress is waiting for a green light from President Trump and warnings are being sounded about Russian escalation plans

EU Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza as Unacceptable

EU Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza as Unacceptable

Tue 27 May 2025 13:07 CEST

Even the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is now toughening her tone against Israel after the latest attacks on civilian targets in Gaza.

EU and USA to Speed Up Trade Tariff Negotiations

EU and USA to Speed Up Trade Tariff Negotiations

Mon 26 May 2025 17:17 CEST

The EU is to accelerate negotiations with the USA on trade tariffs in order to prevent a trade war, reports Bloomberg.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Trump Extends EU Tariff Pause

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Trump Extends EU Tariff Pause

Mon 26 May 2025 07:49 CEST

The Stockholm stock exchange started the trading week stable upwards after Sunday evening's late message from Donald Trump that he is not shortening his tariff pause towards the EU.

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

Thu 22 May 2025 12:23 CEST

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, no longer believes that Russia's President wants to end the Ukraine war. This is because Vladimir Putin thinks he is on his way to winning, writes The Wall Street Journal, referring to a conversation between Trump and European leaders

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Sun 18 May 2025 15:32 CEST

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance.

Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

Sun 18 May 2025 15:15 CEST

The USA's Vice President J. D

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Fri 16 May 2025 11:05 CEST

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey

EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

Wed 14 May 2025 09:46 CEST

The EU Commission's Chair Ursula von der Leyen receives heavy criticism for lack of transparency. The Commission is convicted by its own court for not having disclosed SMS messages from the coronavirus crisis

EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

Wed 14 May 2025 08:53 CEST

More boats in the Russian "shadow fleet" are being punished as EU countries have now agreed on their 17th package following Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. "We're keeping the pressure up," claims Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Fri 9 May 2025 12:45 CEST

Waived sustainability requirements in the EU are desired by Germany's new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a visit to Brussels. A more active Germany is promised in the EU

Trump Praises EU's von der Leyen as Fantastic

Trump Praises EU's von der Leyen as Fantastic

Fri 9 May 2025 12:13 CEST

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

Thu 8 May 2025 21:37 CEST

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

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EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Thu 8 May 2025 14:00 CEST

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items