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Macron pitches 'made in Europe' to guarantee prosperity in 'Sorbonne II' speech: "Europe could die," French President Emmanuel Macron warned in a much-awaited ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots: The EU has called on member states to support Ukraine with air defense systems ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/krieg-in-der-ukraine-eu-staaten-wollen-patriots-nicht-abgeben
283 bodies found in mass grave in Khan Younis: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says no progress has been made towards a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/search-for-loved-ones-after-283-bodies-found-in-khan-younis-mass-grave
The Chancellor has appealed to NATO countries to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. “I took the opportunity to promote this ... Show more
Russian bomber crashes - Ukraine speaks of shooting down
Russian bomber crashes - Ukraine speaks of shooting down
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Is the price of gas exploding? New EU sanctions could ban Russian LNG: The 14th EU sanctions package against Russia should include a ban on LNG imports ...
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Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine ｜ DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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After attack on Israel: EU plans new sanctions against Iran: Following Iran's attack on Israel, the EU is working on further sanctions against Tehran ...
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EU sanctions against Iran: States prevail against Borrell: Specific rocket components should not be delivered to Iran. EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/eu-sanktionen-gegen-iran-die-staaten-setzen-sich-gegen-borrell-durch-19671385.html
War in the Middle East: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects advice: Foreign Minister Baerbock asks for "prudent restraint" after Iran's attacks on Israel ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/nahost-israel-baerbock-netanjahu-iran-biden-1.6560939
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
EU Court Reverses EU Sanctions on Two Russian Businessmen: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations: European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/patriots-for-ukraine-calls-grow-for-eu-countries-to-step-up-donations-of-air-defence-syste
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: The European Union is to deepen sanctions on Iran following its drone and missile attack against ...
rte.ie/news/europe/2024/0418/1444195-eu-summit/
Borrell: EU must change defence paradigm and start defending itself: Josep Borrell, the European Unions High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451308/
🇪🇺 EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war.'EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war' | Euronews
Wider war in Europe ‘no longer a fantasy’, warns EU’s top diplomat: Josep Borrell says Russia threatens the continent beyond the conflict in Ukraine
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Oligarch sanction setbacks are no big deal, Brussels says: A string of EU court judgements overruling asset freezes on Russian businessmen doesn't upend the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/eu-ukraine-russia-oligarch-sanction-setbacks-no-big-deal-brussels-says
EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel: The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/16/european-union-looking-to-expand-sanctions-on-iran-following-attack-on-israel
Will Spain’s prime minister suddenly quit?: Pedro Sánchez stunned Spain with a promise to announce plans on April 29th
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/will-spains-prime-minister-suddenly-quit
European Commission disburses €1.5bn macro-finance tranche to Ukraine: On Wednesday, 24 April, the European Commission announced the disbursement of a €1 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452746/
283 bodies in Chan Junis: the search for relatives continues: Almost 300 bodies have been recovered from the mass grave at the Nasser Hospital in Chan Junis ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/283-leichen-in-chan-junis-die-suche-nach-angehorigen-geht-weiter
Council of Ministers extends condolences to families of deceased students I Times of Oman
timesofoman.com/article/144395-council-of-ministers-extends-condolences-to-families-of-deceased-students
Israel does not want to rush retaliation against Iran: The war cabinet is apparently discussing various scenarios for a response to Iran this evening ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/israel-will-vergeltung-gegen-iran-nicht-uebereilen-19656432.html
19 billion war damage: "Gaza is like Germany in the Second World War": EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has compared the destruction in Gaza to damage to ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/24/19-mrd-us-dollar-schaden-gaza-ist-wie-deutschland-im-zweiten-weltkrieg
Record approval of farming reform raises legal, climate concerns: Faced with the roar of protesting farmers, the European Parliament has stripped down ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/record-approval-of-farming-reform-raises-legal-climate-concerns
Gig-gling at last: EU adopts gig work directive: The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved a watered-down version of the EU's long-awaited platform work
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/gig-gling-at-last-eu-adopts-gig-work-directive/
EU imposes sanctions on extremist settlers over violence in West Bank: Individuals hit by these sanctions are subject to an asset freeze and EU travel ban.
politico.eu/article/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-extremist-settlers-and-entities-over-violence-in-west-bank/
Wider Europe Briefing: Why Doesn't The EU Sanction Corrupt Politicians?: I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues ...
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European Parliament approves new EU debt rules: Strasbourg has cleared the way for new rules on debt in the EU. MEPs approved a controversial reform compromise ...
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EU supply chain law: European Parliament votes in favor of controversial project: It is intended to prevent child labor and set environmental standards: On ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/eu-lieferkettengesetz-europaparlament-stimmt-fuer-umstrittenes-vorhaben-19675244.html
Iran attacks Israel: How other countries are reacting: Iran attacked Israel directly on Sunday night. Concerns about an escalation in the Middle East are growing ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/iran-greift-israel-an--so-reagieren-andere-laender--34626348.html
Blinken calls for help from US Congress, injured after shelling in Donetsk: Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Borrell has called for further destruction to be ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/10/region-donezk-verletzte-nach-russischem-beschuss-blinken-fordert-hilfen-von-us-kongress
Belgium declares war on MEPs who took Russian 'cash': Belgian spies have evidence MEPs took Russian money, Belgium's prime minister has said ...
euobserver.com/world/158351
The European Parliament on April 11 refused discharge of the EU Council's budget until European leaders decide to support Ukraine with additional Patriot air ... Show more
Occupy Brussels! Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe: In the Hungarian leader, the EU faces a new type of Euroskeptic, one who doesn’t want to leave the bloc but ...
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-plan-europe-hungary-council-presidency-election/
Hungary, in Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s words, is preparing for war with the European Union — and he wants to "take over Brussels" in the process ... Show more
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency: Hungary will use its veto power if necessary once it assumes the rotating presidency of the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/11/hungary-wont-rule-out-using-veto-during-eu-council-presidency
Why the EU’s New Migration Pact Matters | by Ana Palacio - Project Syndicate: Ana Palacio applauds the pragmatic coalition-building, especially by Italy’s ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/eu-migrant-and-asylum-pact-passage-suggests-way-forward-for-european-politics-by-ana-palacio-2024-04
The state and EU heads of government have decided on new sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The focus is on companies that are needed for the production ... Show more
Defense against Iranian attack cost more than a billion dollars
Defense against Iranian attack cost more than a billion dollars
EU to blacklist Israeli settlers, after new sanctions on Hamas: EU states are planning to impose, for the first time, visa-bans and asset-freezes on six ...
euobserver.com/world/158356
Iran's drone attack on Israel: Tehran speaks of retaliation: A suspected attack on Iran's embassy in Syria from Israel has led to a military retaliation ...
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/nachrichten/politik/drohen-angriff-auf-israel-von-iran-teheran-spricht-von-vergeltung_aid-110638981
Exclusive: Deutsche Telekom, Airbus slam plan allowing Big Tech access to EU cloud data
reuters.com/technology/deutsche-telekom-airbus-slam-plan-allowing-big-tech-access-eu-cloud-data-2024-04-10/
Germany’s Scholz lashed out at EU foreign policy chief over Gaza stance : At EU summit in March, German and Austrian chancellors criticized Josep Borrell ...
politico.eu/article/olaf-scholz-josep-borrell-benjamin-netanyahu-karl-nehammer-lashed-out-at-eu-foreign-policy-chief-on-gaza-stance/
Belgian king laments 'loss of faith' in democratic institutions ｜ DPA: The Belgian king said the public had lost trust in democratic institutions in a ...
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Green Deal 2.0: Spain’s Ribera lays down vision for next Commission: Doubling down on climate action and social justice, the restored trust in European democracy ...
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/green-deal-2-0-spains-ribera-lays-down-vision-for-next-commission/
EU sanctions hilltop youth, Lehava for human rights violations in the West Bank: The abuses include "torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797939
After European Council: What are the foreign policy challenges facing the EU?: “The EU needs to intensify the delivery of all the necessary military assistance ...
brusselstimes.com/news-contents/world/1014410/after-european-council-what-are-the-foreign-policy-challenges-facing-the-eu
European Council approves law introducing criminal penalties for sanctions violations amid Russia's weapons trade - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/13/european-council-approves-law-introducing-criminal-penalties-for-sanctions-violations-amid-russias-weapons-trade/
Europe needs to move on from 'the world of yesterday', says Mario Draghi: "What I am proposing is radical change, because that is what is needed."
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1009914/europe-needs-to-move-on-from-the-world-of-yesterday-says-mario-draghi
How will the next European Parliament work differently?: New ‘super’ committees, more inquiry powers over Commissioners, and attempts to avoid apparently ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/how-will-the-next-european-parliament-work-differently
Zelenskyy calls on EU to start accession talks with Ukraine in June: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the European Union should officially start ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450844/
EU foreign ministers agree to expand Iran sanctions: EU foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to expand sanctions on Iran following Tehran’s missile ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/22/eu-foreign-ministers-agree-to-expand-iran-sanctions-top-diplomat-says
"Aspides": EU mission in the Red Sea has so far repelled eleven attacks: 11 attacks by the Houthi rebels have been repelled in the Red Sea since February thanks ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/08/aspides-eu-mission-im-roten-meer-wehrte-bisher-elf-angriffe-ab
EU leaders condemn Iran, urge Israeli restraint: Major Western nations have condemned Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel, with EU foreign ministers to hold snap ...
euobserver.com/world/158353
What the new EU regulation means for Uber, Lieferando and Co.: The EU Parliament passes a law to better protect platform workers. The companies are calm - ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/was-die-neue-eu-regulierung-fuer-uber-lieferando-und-co-bedeutet-19676023.html
EU top diplomat says Russia should withdraw from Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/9/7450457/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
EU agrees on tougher restrictions on Ukrainian farm imports: EU states and the European Parliament on Monday agreed tougher restrictions on some Ukraine farm ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240408-eu-agrees-on-tougher-restrictions-on-farm-imports-from-ukraine
EU's Red Sea mission successfully repels attacks, but lacks ships: .The EU's operation in the Red Sea to protect commercial ships from attacks by Houthi rebels ...
euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eus-red-sea-mission-successfully-repels-attacks-but-lacks-ships/
European Council calls for “utmost restraint” from Iran and Israel: The EU states want to tighten sanctions against the Iranian drone program ...
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💬 “Before talking about rebuilding Ukraine, we must avoid its destruction. It’s cheaper to buy Patriot systems than to rebuild the power plant targeted by the ... Show more
First batches of ammunition from Czech-led initiative will be in Ukraine in late May or early June – Borrell
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MEPs query fast-tracking farmer-friendly CAP reform: Some political groups appear unwilling to cede Parliament’s lawmaking prerogatives to fast-track ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/16/meps-query-fast-tracking-farmer-friendly-cap-reform
Rishi Sunak 'rejects post-Brexit youth mobility scheme' : Downing St said it wants to make deals with individual EU member states
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Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
EU set to unlock €50 billion in aid following endorsement of Ukraine's reform plan - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/eu-set-to-unlock-e50-billion-in-aid-following-endorsement-of-ukraines-reform-plan/
Portugal latest EU country to adopt Nutriscore food traffic-light labelling system
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/portugal-latest-eu-country-to-adopt-nutriscore-traffic-light-labelling-system-for-food-packaging/
Josep Borrell to EU: supporting Ukraine cheaper than dealing with its defeat.
The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ... Show more
Packed mini-plenary edition, Newsletter: Packed mini-plenary edition
This week's key events presented by senior energy and environment correspondent Robert ...
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EU agrees tougher restrictions on Ukraine farm imports - Latest News: EU states and the European Parliament have agreed tougher restrictions on some Ukraine farm ...
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Poland's MFA chief Sikorski presented key tasks for Polish diplomacy in 2024: Ensuring Poland's security and its strong position in the European Union as well as ...
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Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
🚫 EU works on 14th sanctions package against Russia EU works on 14th sanctions package against Russia | Ukrainska Pravda
Why Iran's Revolutionary Guard is not listed as a terrorist group: Following the attack on Israel, many politicians are calling for the Revolutionary Guard to be ...
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Air defense systems can become decisive factor in protecting Ukraine's skies – Umerov
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3855437-air-defense-systems-can-become-decisive-factor-in-protecting-ukraines-skies-umerov.html
UAE approves Dhs 2 billion to address the damage to citizens’ homes resulting from rain and floods
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/24/uae-approves-dhs-2-billion-to-address-the-damage-to-citizens-homes-resulting-from-rain-and-floods
EU's new supply chain law to improve labor conditions in Bangladesh: The Parliament's vote came on the 11th anniversary of the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza ...
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This year’s theme for the classical music festival Lunalia is “the hearts of Europe” in honour of Belgium’s presidency of the Council of the European Union ... Show more
What’s on this week: 19 to 25 April | The Bulletin
What’s on this week: 19 to 25 April | The Bulletin
EU Parliament supports extension of preferential trade with Ukraine, albeit with safeguards
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