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Slovakia will hold a referendum on 4 July to determine whether to cancel lifelong payments to Prime Minister Robert Fico and other former leaders after their terms end. The vote follows a citizen petition from the pro-Western opposition party, supported by over 350,000 signatures.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s approach to dismantling illiberal governance is influencing Hungarian leader Viktor Magyar, who plans immediate reforms. Both aim to amend state media control and join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, with Magyar’s parliamentary majority facilitating swift changes upon taking office.
Social media users are circulating AI-generated images allegedly depicting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Fact-checking reveals these images are fake, flagged by Google’s AI detection tools, and no credible evidence supports a connection between the two.
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This morning, Ursula von der Leyen reiterated her commitment to international law, addressing concerns following her recent remarks on Europe’s role in the global order.
Her statements come amid growing tensions within the European Union.
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The European Union is focusing on small nuclear reactors this morning to achieve climate targets and ensure stable power supply. Concerns regarding cost and the technology’s reliability have been raised by several countries and environmental groups.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed this morning on the urgent need to restore the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Disputes over the pipeline continue to impact EU aid distribution to Ukraine.
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Discussions on Ukraine peace negotiations and the conflict in Iran dominate the agenda this morning. European Union officials are scrutinising the shifting dynamics of foreign policy as geopolitical tensions rise.
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This morning, political pressure mounts within the European Union to address high electricity prices as oil surpasses $114 per barrel. The Council is advocating for urgent reforms to the carbon market to limit volatility and enhance energy infrastructure.
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Commissioner Šefčovič urged lawmakers this morning to continue negotiations despite new US tariffs. Political groups appear close to a voting agreement, which includes critical clauses on tariff relief and compliance.
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