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  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU Slashes Most Economic Sanctions Imposed on Syria

    (MENAFN) On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) enacted legal measures to remove nearly all economic sanctions imposed on Syria, fulfilling a political accord announced on May 20 designed to aid the nation's recovery and transition, according to a …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    DEFENCE: EU adopts SAFE instrument

    Brussels 28.05.2025 The Council has adopted today a regulation setting up the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. SAFE is a new EU financial instrument that will support those member states that wish to invest in defence industrial production …

    Source: EUROPE DIPLOMATIC - Pending
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU ADDS 11 PESCO PROJECTS

    Brussels 28.05.2025 The Council adopted a decision to launch the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s key framework for defence capability development. The commitment announced on May 27. #PESCO – 11 new …

    Source: EUROPE DIPLOMATIC - Pending
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

    Representatives for the bloc's 27 countries are to discuss the idea, which proponents say will result in fewer flight cancellations, on Wednesday in Brussels. Carriers currently must pay air travellers in Europe up to €600 ($682) for delays of more …

    Source: The Local - France - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU to maintain Article 7 procedure over Hungary's 'rule of law breaches'

    European affairs ministers decided Tuesday to maintain the European Union's Article 7 procedure against Hungary's "rule of law breaches." "Today's hearing highlighted that significant concerns persist, and regrettably, they have …

    Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU shelves vote on official status for Catalan, Basque and Galician

    Date Published: 27/05/2025   The decision was made on Tuesday May 27, during a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels. According to diplomatic sources, around a dozen countries formally requested the vote be taken off the agenda, a …

    Source: Spanish News Today - Pending
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Enough? EU mulls tightening screws on Hungary

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in Tirana on May 16, 2025. Agence France-Presse BRUSSELS — Has the European Union finally run out of patience with Hungary? The mood was feisty in Brussels on …

    Source: Inquirer - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    BiH Carriers Warn of June 1 Deadline as EU Access Talks Stall

    Despite mounting pressure from the transport sector, authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have yet to reach a concrete agreement on key demands raised by BiH carriers, particularly concerning their operational status within the European Union. A …

    Source: Sarajevo Times - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Ukraine risks €2bn EU funding cut over unmet reform benchmarks, EU trade relations in limbo

    Ukraine risks losing up to €2bn in European Union financial support after missing four EU chapter reform targets required under the Ukraine Facility programme in the first quarter of the year, UBN reported on May 27. Kyiv has 12 months to rectify the …

    Source: BNE Intellinews - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Abela's mini reshuffle: Owen Bonnici has lands added to portfolio, Zrinzo Azzopardi gets EU funds

    Updated at 2:25pm with government statement A mini reshuffle in cabinet portfolios on Wednesday saw Owen Bonnici being handed the lands portfolio in addition to the responsibilities he already had for culture, heritage and local government. Bonnici had …

    Source: Malta Today - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU implements USD130 billion defense debt strategy

    (MENAFN) The Council of the European Union has officially approved a €150 billion ($170 billion) defense financing plan aimed at boosting military capabilities across the bloc. This move comes in response to Washington’s announced intent to scale back its …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU Agrees to Keep Article Seven Procedure Active Against Hungary

    (MENAFN) In a decisive move Tuesday, European affairs ministers agreed to keep the European Union’s Article 7 procedure active against Hungary, citing worsening rule of law violations. “Today’s hearing highlighted that significant concerns persist, and …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Shipping takes centre stage in Cyprus’ EU presidency

    Cyprus is stepping up efforts to bolster its maritime sector, with President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirming that shipping will be among the key priorities during the country’s upcoming EU Council Presidency in 2026. Speaking at the 36th Annual General …

    Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EXCLUSIVE: Commission reassures the Council over telecom rules overhaul

    The European Commission may not propose a rules overhaul as ambitious as previously suggested for its planned EU's telecommunications review, slides shown by a senior Commission official to telecommunications Council attachés on 27 May and seen by …

    Source: EurActiv - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Donegal County Council seek new public holiday in honour of St Colmcille

    Donegal County Council is set to ask the government to establish a new public holiday in honour of St Colmcille. The saint, who was born in Gartan, is the only Irish patron saint without a dedicated public holiday, unlike St Patrick and St Brigid, who are …

    Source: DonegalLive - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Merthyr Tydfil council leader on his priorities, Reform, UK Labour and his huge pride

    It’s been about eight months since Labour regained control of Merthyr Tydfil council for the first time since 2017. Following a by-election in Bedlinog and Trelewis, the previous independent administration came to an end and Councillor Brent Carter of …

    Source: Wales Online - Left-wing
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    Hungary and Slovakia block Declaration on Democracy in EU

    Hungarian Minister of European Union Affairs, Janos Boka, noted that after a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council, Hungary and Slovakia did not support the proposal to strengthen democracy in Europe, presented by Poland, which currently chairs the EU …

    Source: Prensa Latina - Cuba - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU tech chief: US firms censor more than we do

    Welcome to The Capitals, with me, Eddy Wax. As we revamp this newsletter, we want your feedback. And don’t hesitate to send us story ideas for what we should be covering. In today’s edition:   An exclusive interview with Henna Virkkunen MAGA weighs into …

    Source: EurActiv - Neutral
  • Published on May 28, 2025

    EU Ministers Continue Pressure on Hungary

    (MENAFN) On Tuesday, ministers responsible for European affairs resolved to sustain the European Union's Article 7 procedure against Hungary due to continued concerns regarding its "rule of law breaches." The decision reflects the bloc’s …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

    EU Reinstates Trade Limits on Ukrainian Products

    (MENAFN) European Union nations have agreed to bring back import quotas on Ukrainian agricultural imports, according to European Commission representative Balazs Ujvari, as reported by a news agency. This decision comes as the current system allowing duty- …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

    EU Prepares to Enforce Water Use Reduction

    (MENAFN) The European Commission is expected to urge member nations of the European Union to decrease their water consumption by at least 10 percent before 2030, as revealed by a preliminary strategy reviewed by the media. This initiative would represent …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

    UK Warns U.S.-EU Trade Spat Sparks Global Economic Disruption

    (MENAFN) A large-scale trade conflict between the United States and the European Union could severely disrupt the worldwide economy and would almost certainly have repercussions for the United Kingdom, a top UK trade specialist has cautioned. In a …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

    Latvia Demands Reform of EU Migration Regulations

    (MENAFN) Latvia is actively advocating for a major overhaul of European Union (EU) migration regulations as it grapples with ongoing challenges from unauthorized border entries, Prime Minister Evika Silina announced Tuesday. Following a cabinet session, …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 12:24 GMT

    EU Poised to Reduce Net Emissions 54 Percent by 2030

    (MENAFN) The European Union is poised to fall short of its legally mandated 55 percent greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 by about one percentage point, according to a European Commission report released Wednesday. The Commission’s evaluation of the …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

    EU Slashes Most Economic Sanctions Imposed on Syria

    (MENAFN) On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) enacted legal measures to remove nearly all economic sanctions imposed on Syria, fulfilling a political accord announced on May 20 designed to aid the nation's recovery and transition, according to a …

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