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The US government has condemned the European Commission’s €890 million fine against Google for violating the Digital Markets Act, asserting it jeopardises the EU-US trade deal. Washington claims the sanction targets American firms unfairly and warns of escalating trade tensions with Europe.
Montenegro’s ambassador to the EU affirmed the nation’s support for new accession safeguards, contingent on objective criteria that avoid second-class membership status. Emphasising Montenegro’s advanced position in the enlargement process, he warned that changes to the existing framework must not undermine its extensive accession efforts.
Lawmakers updated air passenger rights on 15 June, following thirteen years of negotiations. The new regulations ban no-show clauses, clarify compensation procedures, and maintain protections for flight disruptions, aiming to reduce reliance on claims agencies, with passenger awareness and clearer communication now essential for effective enforcement.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration on drones, military technology, and the defence industry. The accord, established during the NATO summit in Ankara, aims to leverage Ukraine’s battlefield experience for mutual defence capabilities.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial claim that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, undermining diplomatic efforts made earlier this year. His remarks came shortly after arriving in Ankara for a NATO summit, as he criticised European allies for their military support.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria on Monday, marking the first trip by a Western European leader since the country’s new government formed. Accompanied by a business delegation, Macron aims to discuss regional security and investment while emphasising France’s commitment to a peaceful, sovereign Syria.
Belgian football fans have voiced strong criticism of FIFA’s reversal of the suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun before the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Supporters in Brussels expressed concerns over fairness, insisting that a red card should apply universally, irrespective of external influence.
The latest EU Bathing Water Report from the European Environmental Agency reveals that only 1.5 per cent of Europe’s bathing water sites were classified as poor in 2025. Coastal waters scored excellently at 88 per cent, with Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece leading in quality.
Serbia will host EXPO 2027, with 140 countries already signed up. Key topics at a recent Brussels conference included preparations for the event and Serbia’s EU accession talks, attended by prominent officials, including former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, who addressed Serbia’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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