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European Parliament rejects Vox proposal targeting EU funding for Morocco's infrastructure projects

The European Parliament has rejected a proposal introduced by Spain's right-wing Vox party seeking to challenge European Investment Bank (EIB) financing for infrastructure projects in Morocco, reaffirming broad political support for development cooperation between the European Union and the North......

EU fails to reach agreement on 21st sanctions package against Russia

European Union member states have yet to reach a consensus on a proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia, highlighting ongoing differences over the bloc's strategy toward Moscow. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the European Union's High Representative......

European Parliament president expects major political shifts across the EU in 2027

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has warned that 2027 could become a pivotal year for the European Union, as several key member states prepare for national elections that may reshape the bloc's political landscape. In recent remarks, Metsola said the elections expected in countries......

China criticizes EU trade measures and warns of possible response

China has accused the European Union of selectively using economic data to justify stricter trade measures against Chinese products, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest economic powers. The criticism follows reports that the EU is considering expanding import quotas and tariffs......

EU queries Czech pm's moves to tackle conflicts of interest, reports say

The European Commission has reportedly requested further clarification from the Czech authorities regarding measures intended to address potential conflicts of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and EU-funded subsidies linked to his business interests. According to Czech media reports,......

European Union extends Myanmar sanctions for another year amid ongoing military rule

The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions against Myanmar for another year, maintaining pressure on the country’s military leadership more than five years after the coup that overthrew an elected government. The decision, announced on Monday, prolongs restrictive measures targeting......

Slovakia challenges EU ban on Russian gas with legal action

Slovakia has announced plans to take legal action against the European Union’s decision to phase out Russian gas imports, marking a new escalation in tensions over the bloc’s energy strategy. Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed that his government will file a lawsuit before the Court of......

Eni CEO urges EU to rethink Russian gas ban before April 25 deadline

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned......

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over human rights violations

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations. The measures were confirmed by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, who emphasized the bloc’s commitment......

Global leaders urge restraint after US and Israeli strikes on Iran trigger regional backlash

Global leaders and national authorities have begun issuing urgent calls for restraint after the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran and Tehran responded with its own attacks across the Middle East. The exchanges have raised fears of a much wider conflict that could destabilize......

German parliament approves stricter asylum rules under EU reform framework

Germany’s federal parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of national asylum procedures, aligning domestic legislation with broader European Union reforms aimed at tightening migration management across the bloc. The Bundestag voted in favor of the bill with a clear majority, marking a significant......

Hungary vows to block EU sanctions amid pipeline dispute

Hungary has announced it will oppose the European Union's upcoming sanctions against Russia, citing concerns over oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. This decision comes as tensions rise over the disruption of Russian oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia. The flow of Russian oil via the......

Spain calls EU commissioner’s attendance at Trump Board of Peace meeting a mistake

Spain has condemned the European Commission for sending one of its members to the launch meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, calling the move a political mistake that contradicts the European Union’s stated principles on the Middle East. Spanish Foreign Minister......

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