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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.
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.
EU POLICIES TODAY
This morning, the European Union highlights new tax proposals and discusses energy supply risks amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Key developments aim to enhance economic stability across member states.
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.
France is launching an inquiry into the treatment of its nationals aboard the Gaza flotilla, as announced by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Reports allege violations including humiliation and sexual violence during their detention, prompting Barrot to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor for further investigation.
Ukraine is prepared to support Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Zelenskyy urged the European Union to impose significant new sanctions on Russia to deter further aggression and protect regional stability after a wave of drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania early this morning, injuring two people. Polish Undersecretary Michał Baranowski condemned the incident, asserting it represents intentional provocations amid rising tensions following similar drone incursions in the region over the past year.
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