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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.

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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.

Barcelona experienced significant flooding on Monday as heavy rains swept through the region, just days after devastating floods struck Valencia. The Spanish weather agency placed parts of Catalonia on red alert, with local media showing images of partially submerged cars on highways.

Many of the stories dominating the European headlines are related to the catastrophic flooding in Spain, which has so far killed at least 158 people. More bad weather is expected throughout Friday, increasing fears that the death toll will continue to rise. 

A teenager and four others have been seriously wounded in a shootout in the city of Poitiers in western France, which erupted into a fight involving “several hundred people”
EU countries clash with WHO over trans rights and access to healthcare

Nearly half of European Union countries consider ‘transsexualism’ a psychiatric diagnosis

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