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The European Union is seeking an additional €70 billion for Ukraine in 2024, following a direct appeal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who highlighted the financial impact of Russia’s intensified military actions. EU leaders have tasked the European Commission with identifying ways to bridge the funding gap.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that Germany is lagging in the artificial intelligence race, urging faster implementation of AI by policymakers. At the upcoming Invest in Germany summit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will announce a joint AI pact and significant funding to enhance Germany’s technological competitiveness.
Montenegro is addressing disputes with Croatia that could impact its EU accession plans by 2028. Croatia has listed grievances, including cultural heritage issues and compensation claims, while Montenegro recently enacted laws aimed at resolving some concerns. Ongoing negotiations focus on border and property disputes.
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After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.
A school shooting in Graz, Austria, has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, including nine victims and the gunman, with twelve others injured.
We’re only halfway through the week but much has happened across the continent so far: Israel has continued to attack aid centres as Greta Thunberg – and other activists – have been deported. Over in Italy, the public took to the polls to vote on changes in labour laws and citizenship – barely anyone turned up! Meanwhile, Poland’s election count has stirred up drama, with officials now checking whether someone swapped numbers as well as ballots.
Brussels has proposed new sanctions targeting Russia, whilst the UK has announced sanctions on two Israeli ministers.
The Dutch have announced they will hold elections in October following Geert Wilders’ party walking out of the coalition.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said the EU’s green light on Wednesday for the Balkan country to adopt the euro next year confirmed its progress.
The Dutch government has collapsed after Geert Wilders withdrew his far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the coalition over a row on asylum policy.
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