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EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack: The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Impending attack by Iran: German politicians in favor of supporting Israel against Iran - also with weapons
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz
UK drug shortages swell amid Brexit supply woes, think-tank data shows: Drug shortages in the UK more than doubled between 2020 and 2023 with Brexit likely to ...
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
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Drone program in focus: USA and Great Britain impose new sanctions against Iran: Washington and London react to Iran's major attack against Israel ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
EU proposes some free movement for UK young people: The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
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Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...
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Drugs from the pharmacy: Mayor of Amsterdam pleads for a regulated cocaine market
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AfD and CDU: "The Thuringians are pro-European": In a TV duel, Mario Voigt and Björn Höcke argued about EU policy, the economy and migration ...
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses
Liz Truss says the EU ‘only understands pain’: Ex-PM laments the fact her predecessor Theresa May wasn’t more ‘hardheaded.’
politico.eu/article/liz-truss-says-britain-should-played-hardball-brexit-negotiations-eu-only-understands-pain/
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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EU and Ukraine explore special tribunal for Putin and war officials: Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian political and military officials could have a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/06/eu-and-ukraine-explore-special-tribunal-for-putin-and-war-officials
Green Schilling wants "500,000 votes for climate protection": VIENNA: Lena Schilling, top candidate of the Austrian Green Party in the EU elections ...
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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
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Interest in EU election higher this time around, poll shows: Europeans' interest in the upcoming European Parliament election is significantly higher than before ...
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March marks yet another record in global heat: The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new ...
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Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...
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Council of Europe unanimously votes to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine reconstruction, compensation
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March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record: March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4582640-climate-march-2024-heat-record/
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
politico.eu/article/firebrand-populist-wins-chance-to-steer-croatia-away-from-pro-eu-and-pro-ukraine-path/
Japan calls for law-abiding fix to handling of frozen Russian assets: Japan wants any handling of frozen Russian assets to abide by international law ...
reuters.com/world/japan-calls-law-abiding-fix-handling-frozen-russian-assets-2024-04-12/
Johansson: EU countries that do not comply with migration pact will be punished: EU countries that fail to implement the new pact on migration and asylum ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/johansson-eu-lander-die-den-migrationspakt-nicht-einhalten-werden-bestraft
French inflation confirmed at 2.4% in March: Consumer prices in France, rose 2.4% year on year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/french-inflation-confirmed-24-march-2024-04-12/
Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections: The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/ilaria-salis-nominated-candidate-in-eu-elections
Two Russian tycoons removed from the sanctions list: What now?: The EU court has removed two prominent Russian tycoons from the sanctions list ...
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Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
LIVE: EU lawmakers debate and vote on new migration and asylum rules: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Italy to recruit migrant workers in Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia: Italy is to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia who will not ...
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Quick Glance: Italy to Recruit Migrant Workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia
- Italy is set to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia as part of a pilot project.
- The initiative is led by the Catholic charity and advocacy group Community of Sant'Egidio.
- The migrant workers will be selected, recruited, and trained by Sant'Egidio staff in their home countries before moving to Italy.
- Due to an aging population and labor shortages in certain sectors, Italy has started recruiting cheap labor from poorer countries outside the EU.
China kidnaps its own citizens on EU territory: An NGO has revealed how China intimidates its citizens on EU soil and even kidnaps them to China ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/es-passiert-jeden-tag-chinas-geheimpolizei-verfolgt-chinesen-in-der-eu
Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/europe-pledges-to-boost-aid-to-sudan-on-unwelcome-war-anniversary
Extremely warm oceans: what this could mean for Europe: Measurements show that the world's oceans are warmer than ever before. The North Atlantic extremes are ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/ozean-temperaturen-meer-stroemung-europa-klimawandel-100.html
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
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Draft laws: Poland's parliament wants to weaken the previous government's strict abortion law
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Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
Putin to be tried in special court over Ukraine war: The Netherlands has agreed to set up a special court on Russia's war in Ukraine on its territory.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/06/putin-soll-wegen-ukraine-krieg-vor-sondergericht-gestellt-werden
Survey rates parties on the Green Deal - from "pro" to "prehistoric": With the European elections looming, a poll has shown how much the Green Deal agenda of the ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/umfrage-bewertet-parteien-zum-green-deal-von-pro-bis-prahistorisch
Sanctions against Hamas: EU adopts new measures for sexual violence in attack on Israel
berliner-zeitung.de/news/eu-verhaengt-wegen-sexueller-gewalt-bei-angriff-auf-israel-sanktionen-gegen-hamas-li.2205477
Displeasure over mandatory MOT: thousands of motorcyclists protest in Paris: The mandatory MOT for motorized two-wheelers decided by the EU is now to be ...
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Europe needs €800bn to meet 2030 climate targets, says industry: Governments need massive private and public investments to expand power grids and energy storage ...
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EU approves major overhaul of migration rules: The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.
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Protests and Prices Push Europe Into Remaking Its Green Deal: In late 2019, the European Union kicked off its Green Deal with the aim of leading the world into a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-05/protests-and-prices-push-europe-into-remaking-its-green-deal
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EU examines Chinese subsidies for wind turbines: The European Commission has announced an investigation into alleged illegal subsidies for Chinese wind turbine ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/09/eu-pruft-chinesische-subventionen-fur-windkraftanlagen
European court set to rule on landmark climate change cases: Europe’s highest human rights court have thrown out a case brought by six Portuguese youths aimed at ...
apnews.com/article/europe-eu-climate-court-human-rights-3b540a965aff7e2b49f1451c7a328e77
Climate seniors win their lawsuit against Switzerland: The climate seniors from Switzerland have achieved a decisive success before the European Court of Human ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/09/klima-seniorinnen-gewinnen-ihre-klage-gegen-die-schweiz
Migration from Africa: An immigrant tells what it's really like in Europe: He has crossed the desert and the Mediterranean and worked as a moonlighter in ...
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Spain's EU-harmonised 12-month inflation rises to 3.3% in March: Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March from 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/spains-eu-harmonised-12-month-inflation-rises-33-march-2024-04-12/
Ambassador: EU to provide lethal aid to Moldova: The European Union plans to provide lethal military aid to Moldova, EU Ambassador to Moldova Janis Mazeiks told ...
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EU court annuls sanctions on two Russian businessmen: A European Union court on Wednesday annulled EU sanctions on two Russian businessmen ...
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Security policy: Federal Council decides to join European Sky Shield: What the joint ground-based air defense with 21 European states means for Switzerland ...
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EU and US set to announce joint working on AI safety, standards & R&D: The European Union and the US expect to announce a cooperation on AI Friday at a meeting ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/03/eu-us-ai-ttc/
US troops in Moldova in emerging Plan B for Ukraine: Big trouble may be brewing in little Moldova, which is starting to look like a staging area for the European ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-troops-in-moldova-in-emerging-plan-b-for-ukraine/
Quick Glance: US Troops in Moldova: Emerging Strategy for Ukraine
- US troops are participating in joint military exercises in Moldova, indicating a strategy to support Ukraine against Russia.
- The US has provided nearly $320 million in economic, security, and humanitarian assistance to Moldova to strengthen energy resilience and security.
- Moldova, which is supposed to be neutral, may potentially join military alliances, violating current constitutional provisions.
- The political landscape in Moldova is divided between pro-EU and pro-Russian groups, with the pro-EU party currently in power taking actions against pro-Russian opposition parties.
Polska 2050 and PSL will run together in the European Parliament elections: Polska 2050 and PSL will run together in the European Parliament elections - RMF24 ...
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Climate change: 32 governments in the dock: Does not doing enough to combat climate change violate fundamental rights? The European Court of Human Rights in ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/klimawandel-menschenrechte-strassburg-gericht-1.6531729
Climate-warming gases being smuggled into Europe, investigation says: Large amounts of climate-warming refrigerant gases from China and Turkey are being smuggled ...
reuters.com/business/environment/climate-warming-gases-being-smuggled-into-europe-investigation-says-2024-04-08/
Protests begin in Georgia against ‘Russian law’: The demonstrations come amid a growing row between Georgia and the EU over its proposed “foreign agent” bill.
politico.eu/article/protest-georgia-russian-law-freedom-of-speech/
France Pushes EU for Measures to Re-Balance Trade With China: France will lobby the European Union for measures to re-balance trade with China based on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/france-pushes-eu-for-measures-to-re-balance-trade-with-china
China says EU subsidy probes interfere with China, Europe cooperation: Subsidy investigations started by the European Union interfere with the mutually ...
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Erdoğan on the brink after Turkey's election debacle: what next?: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his AKP experience a debacle in the local elections ...
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Quick Glance: Erdogan's Fate after Turkey's Local Elections
- Opposition celebrates surprise victory in Turkish local elections as AKP falters
- CHP wins 35 mayor positions, including Istanbul and Ankara
- Media sees Erdogan's power diminishing and speculates on possible consequences
- Erdogan announces self-criticism and may resort to nationalist foreign policy to sway public opinion
German hip-hop band: Antilopen Gang denounce anti-Semitism in new song: In “October in Europe,” the rap trio Antilopen Gang criticizes the telling silence of ...
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EU column: How Russia is infiltrating the EU: The case of the Voice of Europe internet portal shows: The Kremlin is actively meddling in the European election ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kolumnen/eu-kolumne-wie-russland-die-eu-unterwandert/100028518.html
US welcomes Israel moves on Gaza aid; 'proof is in the results': The United States welcomes Israel's latest efforts to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-welcomes-israel-opening-more-aid-gaza-proof-is-results-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
EU bans Russian-controlled Southwind air carrier from flying in its skies: The European Union has followed Finland in banning Turkish Southwind Airlines ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/30/7448922/
Quick Glance: Media: EU restricts Turkish airline over Russia ties
- The European Union has made the decision to exclude the Turkish airline Southwind from flying in the EU airspace due to indications of the company's connections to Russia. This was reported on March 30 by the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet.
- Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022, the EU and other countries have taken measures to prevent Russian airlines or aircraft owned by them from using the EU airspace. Additionally, the export of aviation-related technology has been prohibited.
- Southwind Airlines was established in Turkey in April 2022. The airline currently serves flights to around a dozen destinations in Russia and Belarus, as well as Moldova, Lebanon, and North Macedonia.
- As a response to Finland's decision, Brussels has taken action by prohibiting Southwind Airlines from taking off, landing, or flying above the EU airspace, as reported by Cumhuriyet.
EU leaders, Blinken pledge continued support for Armenia amid regional tensions: The United States and European Union will continue to support Armenia and ethnic ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-leaders-blinken-pledge-continued-support-armenia-amid-regional-tensions-2024-04-05/
Middle East war: Europeans are increasingly distancing themselves from Israel: The relationship between Israel and its Western partners is deteriorating ...
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LIVE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and EU tech tsar Margrethe Vestager discuss trade and tech
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Belarus conducts military drills near Ukraine, EU border: Through the three-day long drills, Belarus aims to train its troops to defend their regions.
dw.com/en/belarus-conducts-military-drills-near-ukraine-eu-border/a-68716108
EU should not aim to be 'neutral actor' in Middle East peace process, bloc's envoy says
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/interview/eu-should-not-aim-to-be-neutral-actor-in-middle-east-peace-process-blocs-envoy-says/
"Greta hates Jews too": Antilopen Gang criticizes left-wing Hamas apologists in new song
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Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU's visa-free Schengen zone: Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240331-bulgaria-romania-partially-join-european-union-visa-free-schengen-zone-austria-migrants-land-sea-air
Quick Glance: Bulgaria and Romania's Partial Schengen Area Entry
- After a 13-year wait, Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined the Schengen area, with land borders still excluded.
- The lifting of controls at the two countries' air and sea borders holds significant practical and symbolic value.
- While some travelers rejoice, truck drivers call for urgent measures for full Schengen integration to avoid delays and financial losses.
- Bulgaria and Romania aim to become full Schengen members by the end of the year, removing border checks for road and rail traffic to manage irregular migration.
Environmental racism against Roma: “These are not isolated cases”: Roma in Europe are disproportionately affected by environmental racism, says researcher Katy ...
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