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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.
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This morning, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a free-trade agreement with Australia, significantly reducing tariffs on EU goods and farm exports, with projected annual savings of €1 billion for the bloc.
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The European Commission has requested clarification from Budapest this morning regarding reports of Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó briefing his Russian counterpart Lavrov on confidential EU Council meetings.
This has caused significant uproar within the bloc.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat in a judicial reform referendum this morning, with 55% of voters rejecting the proposed changes. Meloni stated she will not resign and will continue to serve her mandate.
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Radicalisation among minors is increasing across Europe, with children as young as 12 involved in terrorism-related activities. Law enforcement faces challenges in monitoring online spaces where much of this radicalisation occurs.
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This morning, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed speculation surrounding relations with the US. He emphasised the importance of NATO and ruled out demands for backdated rent for US military personnel in Britain.
EU UPDATE
EU leaders convene today to address recent security challenges.
Discussions focus on energy cooperation and migration policies.
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