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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.
Péter Magyar’s election as Hungary’s prime minister marks the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, promising significant change in Hungary’s EU and NATO relations. Magyar’s Tisza Party secured a two-thirds majority and plans to overhaul the existing political landscape, targeting Orbán’s allies in Brussels.
Crete now serves as the primary gateway for asylum seekers arriving from Tobruk in eastern Libya, highlighting the dangers of this perilous maritime route. The increasing number of arrivals underscores ongoing challenges in managing the region’s migration crisis.
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Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new political leader, signalled a continuation of his predecessor Viktor Orbán’s strategy to attract Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. At a recent press conference, Magyar emphasised collaboration with China while committing to align investments with EU regulations, amid rising scrutiny of Chinese market practices.
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