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European Parliament reaffirms support for Ukraine and EU Path

On Tuesday 24 February, the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session to mark four years since Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to reaffirm European contributions towards a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine. In a …

EU enlargement commissioner on Ukraine's accession to EU: Ukraine is not stuck

EU and Ukrainian flags. Photo: EU European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said that Ukraine's accession process to the European Union has not reached a dead end. Source: Kos at a special YES meeting organised by the Victor Pinchuk …

Ukraine can count on full support in EU accession and post-war reconstruction - statement by Presidents of EC, EP, and ...

Under very difficult circumstances, Ukraine has made significant progress in European integration reforms, and its future lies within the European Union, according to a joint statement by the presidents of the European Commission, the European Council, and …

European Parliament President signs €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Orban promises to block final decision

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has signed a document granting Ukraine a €90 billion loan. The European Parliament adopted this decision on February 11. Metsola reported this in X. According to her, the money will be used to: strengthen the …

European Parliament's resolution: Russia's aggression must fail and Ukraine must prevail

On 24 February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution "on four years of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine". "The European Parliament … …

European Parliament vents anger against Viktor Orbán over Ukraine: ‘Putin’s Trojan horse; he’s betraying Europe’

Brussels – While Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa arrive in Kyiv empty-handed, the European Parliament holds Viktor Orbán accountable. The fourth anniversary of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, marked by the Hungarian veto to the twentieth …

The future is written in Kyiv, not in Moscow - President of the European Council

António Costa stated that the anniversary of the full-scale war is not only about remembrance but also about shaping the future. Costa also emphasized that Russia cannot gain an advantage at the negotiating table while losing ground on the battlefield. …

The European Council extends naval operation Aspides to protect navigation in the Red Sea until next February

Brussels – The European Council approved an extension today, Monday. This extends the EU’s “Aspides” maritime security operation. The operation protects freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The extension is valid until February 28, 2027. This decision …

Shifts in the European Parliament: Gualmini joins Renew, Vannacci joins the far‑right ESN

Brussels – Two Italian MEPs are changing seats in the European Parliament. Elisabetta Gualmini is joining the Renew Europe liberal group, while General Roberto Vannacci is joining the far-right group, Europe of Sovereign Nations, founded by Germany’s AfD.  …

European Commission president and European Council chief arrive in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv. Photo: screenshot European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa have arrived in the city of Kyiv on the morning of 24 February. Source: European …

Speech by Commissioner Albuquerque at the European Parliament's Intergroup on Attracting Investment event "Towards a ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Feb 2026 Honourable members, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I want to firstly thank Isabel Benjumea and Dirk Gotink for inviting me today. With this intergroup, w...

Joint Statement by the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council and the President of ...

European Commission Statement Kyiv, 24 Feb 2026 Today, four years ago Russia started its full-scale and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Once again, we pay tribute to the brave people of Ukraine, wh...

Battle between Viktor Orbán and the European Council is intensifying, with another exchange of blows

Speech by Commissioner Šuica at the Demography Intergroup of the European Parliament

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Feb 2026 Dear Romana Tomc, Vasile Dincu, and Paolo Inselvini, Dear Ivan Šipić, Honourable Members,   Thank you so much for the invitation to the EP Demography Intergroup...

Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine’s 2027 EU accession as Europe marks four years of war – Europe live

Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine's 2027 EU accession, but von der Leyen appears cautious on date There was one particularly interesting line in that earlier press briefing with Zelenskyy, Costa and von der Leyen when they were discussing Ukraine’s …

Wider Europe Briefing: The EU's Plan To Counter Russia In Armenia And The Latest On EU Sanctions

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe …

EU plunged into uncertainty over US trade deal

Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, in Strasbourg, July 9, 2025. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP Out of the frying pan into the fire? The trade deal between the European Union and the United States, reached …

Trump spares EU and UK from higher tariff rates for now

It also sees a similar level of tariffs applied to exports from the European Union. Products coming from the EU were previously hit with a 15 percent tariff, or the MFN rate, depending on which was higher. The European Parliament froze ratification of the …

Zelenskyy urges EU to set clear date for Ukraine’s accession

Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Getty Images President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to stop delaying and to formally set a date for Ukraine's accession to the union, stressing that this could happen as early as 2027. Source: Zelenskyy …

Sociologist Angela Simms, PhD Publishes 'Fighting for a Foothold'

Why do majority-Black middle-class suburbs, like Prince George’s County, MD, have fewer resources for public goods than wealthier neighbors? NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In “Fighting for a Foothold: How …

RidePair Responds to Santa Monica Autonomous Vehicle Incident: Safety Must Guide Mobility Futures

Calls for Balanced Transportation Strategy Focused on Human-Centered, Immediate Solutions SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — In response to a recently reported incident in Santa Monica, where a vehicle …

Ilya Somin to headline 'Luminaries in Law' event at Seattle U Law

Somin's lecture will draw from his scholarship challenging the way that immigration is increasingly framed by some influential political and cultural figures SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ilya Somin, …

RidePair Applauds CARB’s Clean Transportation Incentive Efforts

RidePair Highlights SEP Grant Qualification Pairing Platform Positioned to Deliver Immediate Emissions Reductions and Equity Impact SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — RidePair, California’s pairing-based …

Pew Charitable Trusts and Disagree Better Event Models Civil Dialog Through Disruptive News Cycle

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, the Pew Charitable Trusts and Disagree Better brought together two Republican governors and one Democratic governor for a public conversation examining how elected …

Birthrates and Battlelines Reveals the Hidden Engines of Global Power

A bold new book challenges conventional history by uncovering how population and power truly shaped civilizations NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birthrates and Battlelines: How Population Shaped Global Power …

Sprint Data Solutions Unveils Exclusive Database of Federal Workers and Union Members

Access the nation’s largest, most accurate database of federal employees and union members, featuring exclusive agency-specific mapping for targeted outreach. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the rest …

Prosperity for US Foundation Urges Bold Federalism & Affordability Agenda Ahead of State of the Union

Calls on President to Champion Direct Democracy, Property Tax Relief, Debt Discipline, and Citizen-Driven Fiscal Reform WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit …

Defensive Drivers Institute Launches Idaho Accident Prevention Course at $12.95 Following ITD Approval

Six-hour online course qualifies Idaho drivers for three-point driving record reduction and insurance discount under Idaho Code 41-2515. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Defensive Drivers Institute today …

Men’s Health Network Endorses Introduction of the State of Men’s Health Act (H.R. 7602)

MHN proudly endorses the intro of H.R. 7602, "State of Men’s Health Act," led by Rep. Troy Carter w/ bipartisan support, The Congressional Men’s Health Caucus. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

AI Power Surge Forces Infrastructure Rethink as 3 Gigawatt Texas Campus Emerges

Transmission-scale AI campus structured for phased grid delivery as ERCOT faces record large-load interconnection growth. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence workloads reshape global …

Castles Technology Selects Bright Pattern to Modernize Global Customer Support

Global payment provider to deploy AI-powered omnichannel platform across customer support operations SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a leader in AI-powered, 100% native omnichannel …

CAPPARELLI PROPOSES: POSITION COLUMBUS STATUE ON FEDERAL PROPERTY

CAN'T CHANGE HISTORY & CAN'T CHANGE FACTS CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s been over 533 years since Christopher Columbus, the Italian maritime explorer, discovered America when his three (3) …

NATO PA's Bureau statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

24 February 2026 Marking four years since Russia's full-scale assault, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Bureau issued a statement reiterating the Assembly's unwavering support and its indispensable assistance in enabling Ukraine to defend its …

Broad Coalition urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Halt Restructuring of Federal Research Office on Children and Families

More than 130 organizations call for preserving the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation at the Administration for Children and Families WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, more than 130 nonprofit …

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE TO HOLD 'RALLY TO TAKE BACK SCIENCE' IN 33 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 2026

A Nationwide Day of Action to Save Science, Protect Health, and Defend Democracy. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after the movement-defining Stand Up for Science protest, organizers are returning …

Calvary Placement Agency Announces Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Charleston, West Virginia

Calvary Placement Agency announces the opening of its Charleston, West Virginia location, focused on case management and resource coordination for children CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement Agency …

Calvary Placement Agency Announces Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina

Calvary Placement Agency announces the opening of its Charlotte, North Carolina location, focused on case management and resource coordination for children CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Warns Trump Tariff Whiplash Is Hurting Small Businesses, Urges Clarity

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the weekend, the United States Supreme Court finalized a ruling that struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by President Trump through the International Emergency …

Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach Visits the Florida Capitol

Pace Palm Beach girls and staff members traveled to Tallahassee for a 2-day trip at the Florida Capitol TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach visited the Florida Capitol in …