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The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, has warned that food scarcity is imminent in the EU without long-term solutions for fertiliser supply. Rising fertiliser prices, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts, have led to the introduction of a Fertiliser Action Plan, which allocates over half a billion euros in immediate farmer support.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the country will stop providing army weapons to Ukraine, advocating instead for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. While Bulgaria’s defence industry will continue supplying ammunition, Radev emphasised the need for peaceful negotiations over further military aid.
Ukraine confirmed the use of domestically made Flamingo missiles to strike a Russian military facility in Cheboksary, which supplies components for drones and missiles. President Zelenskyy announced the attack aimed at disrupting Russian military capabilities, with local officials reporting damage and assessing casualties.
Trade tensions between China and the European Union are escalating, as Beijing urges EU states to reconsider the “Made in Europe” legislation. This proposal aims to restrict foreign access to EU public procurement, drawing sharp criticism from China, which threatens countermeasures if deemed discriminatory.
European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu announced a new anti-poverty strategy aimed at eradicating extreme poverty and social exclusion in the EU by 2050. The initiative seeks to address the plight of 92.7 million people currently at risk, despite lacking a dedicated budget for implementation.
Hungary has returned $40 million and 9kg of gold to Ukraine’s Oschadbank, seized during a March raid amid diplomatic tensions. President Zelenskyy lauded this as a crucial step in improving relations, following Hungary’s lift of a veto that previously stalled EU financial support for Ukraine.
EU STRATEGY UPDATE
This morning, Europe prepares for key discussions on energy policy and security reforms.
Urgent measures reflect ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Donald Trump has announced a tariff increase on European cars to 25%, prompting potential retaliatory measures from the EU. This development marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the US and Europe, with implications for both economies.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on Tuesday urged the US to adhere to the EU-US trade deal established in Turnberry, as tensions rise over proposed US tariffs on EU cars. Šefčovič emphasised the need for a swift return to a 15% tariff cap amid ongoing negotiations.
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