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Three MEPs are set to propose stricter foreign direct investment requirements in the EU, particularly targeting Chinese investors. Their report, tied to the Industrial Accelerator Act, aims to safeguard strategic sectors by mandating new thresholds and conditions for investments exceeding €50 million.

Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers, and printed materials from Russia and Belarus, citing concerns over disinformation and war propaganda. This prohibition seeks to safeguard Latvia’s security interests and reduce ties with nations involved in aggression against Ukraine, effective from 1 September.

Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok has confirmed he will not resign, insisting on constitutional processes regarding his role. This follows Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s ultimatum for Sulyok’s departure to facilitate access to EU funds, amid ongoing tensions within the government.

A Russian drone crash in Galați has drawn widespread condemnation, including from NATO, amid fears of escalating attacks as the Ukraine conflict intensifies. Residents express anxiety over safety and emergency preparedness, highlighting the need for broader training in response to potential drone incidents.

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot, cancelling out Kai Havertz’s early goal. This marks PSG’s second consecutive triumph in Europe’s premier club competition.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit, Heroes of the UPA, has prompted significant backlash from Polish officials. President Karol Nawrocki expressed profound disappointment, labelling the move as detrimental to Polish-Ukrainian relations, and suggested revocation of Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle.

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