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EU Vows Ukraine "Will Not Face This Winter Alone"

(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s steadfast backing of Ukraine on Monday, emphasizing that the country "will not face this winter alone." "Good call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Dear...

EU foreign policy chief says Turkey is still vital partner

(MENAFN) Türkiye continues to be a crucial partner for the European Union, engaging with the bloc on a range of shared concerns, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Speaking at a joint press event with the EU Commissioner for...

EU wants to extend its reach by admitting new members

(MENAFN) The European Union is exploring ways to expand its membership while introducing a “probation” phase for new entrants to ensure they uphold the bloc’s values and obligations, according to EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos. In remarks...

EU criticizes Israel’s bar on ICRC access to Palestinian prisoners

(MENAFN) The European Union has condemned Israel’s decision to bar the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from visiting Palestinian detainees, calling it a violation of fundamental humanitarian principles. EU Commissioner for...

EU Considers Probation Period for New Members

(MENAFN) The European Union is exploring the possibility of broadening its membership by admitting new countries, but with a “probation” phase in place to ensure that applicants adhere to Brussels' principles and obligations, according to the...

EU Mulls Enforcing Probation for New Members

(MENAFN) The European Union is exploring a strategy to admit new members while imposing a “probation” period to ensure adherence to Brussels’ standards and values, EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos said. Speaking in an interview with media...

EU contemplates extending its reach by admitting new members

(MENAFN) The European Union is exploring the idea of imposing a probationary period on new members to ensure compliance with its values and requirements, according to statements by the bloc’s enlargement commissioner, Marta Kos. In an interview...

EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Secure Ukraine IMF Support

(MENAFN) EU officials are reportedly concerned that a refusal by the IMF to extend support for Ukraine could spark a “cascading loss of confidence in the country's economic viability,” according to a media outlet, which cited sources within the...

EU nations agree on bloc's climate milestones

(MENAFN) EU member states reached a landmark agreement Wednesday on the bloc’s climate milestones, setting a binding target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, just days before the start of the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil....

EU nations agree on bloc's climate milestones

(MENAFN) EU member states reached a landmark agreement Wednesday on the bloc’s climate milestones, setting a binding target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, just days before the start of the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil....

EU leaders skip meeting with Latin America amid Trump tensions

(MENAFN) Several European officials have withdrawn from an upcoming meeting between EU, Latin American, and Caribbean representatives, citing concerns that their presence could provoke US President Donald Trump, according to reports. The summit...

EU, NATO Workers’ Phone Locations Traded by Commercial Data Brokers

(MENAFN) A sweeping investigation by multiple European news organizations has uncovered that vast amounts of mobile phone location data from across Belgium — including signals from devices belonging to EU officials, NATO staff, and military...

Austria Rejects EU’s 2040 Climate Target

(MENAFN) Austria has announced that it cannot endorse the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate objective in its present version, creating uncertainty over the future of the significant emissions initiative just before a key vote among...

Ursula von der Leyen affirms EU’s stand with Ukraine ahead of winter

(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed on Monday that Ukraine will not face the approaching winter without support from the European Union. "Good call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Dear President, Ukraine will...

Orban Warns Ukraine EU Membership Could Cause War

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cautioned that the European Union could become directly entangled in the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine if it proceeds to grant Kiev full membership in the bloc. During an...

Moldova Gets Praised by EU for Progress in Accession Talks

(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the European Commission for acknowledging her country’s advancements in EU accession negotiations, coinciding with the bloc’s release of a report evaluating the progress of...

Austria Refuses to Back EU’s 2040 Climate Target

(MENAFN) Austria announced it will not back the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate target in its current form, casting doubt over the fate of a flagship emissions plan just days before a pivotal vote by environment ministers. The draft...

Foreign investors grow uninterested in investing in EU

(MENAFN) Foreign investment in the European Union has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising concerns about the bloc’s economic competitiveness, according to reports from Euractiv. Analysts attribute the decline to high energy prices, rising...

Austria rejects current EU 2040 climate target

(MENAFN) Austria has refused to support the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate target, putting the bloc’s ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels in jeopardy ahead of a key environment ministers’ vote....

Moldovan President thanks EU for recognizing her nation’s progress

(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed gratitude to the European Commission on Tuesday for recognizing the country’s strides in its EU accession process, as the bloc released a report assessing its enlargement partners. European...