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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.

Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.

The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.

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