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- Russia escalates aerial attacks on Ukraine, damaging civilian areas.
- Britain’s ‘priciest cycle lane’ costs taxpayers £4,000 for each metre | News UK
- Youth involvement in terrorism grows significantly across Europe and North America
- Hungary uses EU veto power to extract concessions on unrelated issues
- London Stansted Airport has highest parking fees in Europe at €66
- Flora 1 departs Russian oil port Primorsk en route to Brazil
- Chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for running over intern in Belgium
- Eu energy commissioner warns of impending diesel and jet fuel shortages
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The Global Terrorism Index 2026 highlights a troubling trend in terrorism, noting that minors and young adults now represent 42% of terror-related investigations in Europe and North America. This marks a threefold increase since 2021, indicating a rapid shift in radicalisation processes.
Under EU treaties, member states retain the right to veto decisions impacting core sovereignty, including foreign policy and taxation. However, Hungary’s repeated vetoes on issues like aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia raise concerns about using sovereignty claims as leverage, complicating reform efforts within the bloc.
Despite strikes and rising flight costs linked to the Iran conflict, European travel is expected to surge this Easter. EasyJet anticipates nearly 30,000 flights, marking its busiest season. However, UK and Dutch airports hold the highest parking fees, with London Stansted charging around €66 for 24 hours.
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Overnight reports indicate that Russia’s oil earnings have surged amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, impacting global energy prices. European leaders reaffirm their commitment to strict sanctions against Russia despite rising energy costs.
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Leaders convened in Brussels this morning to address a new energy crisis amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The summit also faces challenges from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding a crucial loan for Ukraine.
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This morning, EU leaders prepare for discussions on the Middle East crisis, energy prices, and Ukraine. Diplomatic solutions will be explored, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine remains contentious.
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This morning, the European People’s Party reflects on its 50th anniversary amidst rising concerns over allegations of collaboration with far-right factions in Brussels. Leadership is deliberating the implications for future coalition-building within the European Union.
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Hazardous conditions persist aboard the drifting vessel Arctic Metagaz this morning, posing an imminent environmental threat in the Mediterranean. European Union nations have urged immediate action to mitigate potential disaster.
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This morning, discussions at the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels focused on the challenges within Europe’s pharmaceutical landscape. Key concerns regarding public health priorities and industry competitiveness were raised by MEPs from differing political groups.
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