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A French appeals court has convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which killed 228. The ruling reversed a prior acquittal, deeming both companies wholly responsible and ordering fines of €225,000 each, although they plan to appeal.
The European Commission has downgraded its 2026 growth forecast for the EU economy to 1.1%, citing increased energy prices due to the Middle Eastern conflict. The eurozone outlook fell to 0.9%, reflecting risks from global energy market disruptions and escalating inflation, now expected to reach 3.1%.
EU STRATEGIES
This morning, Europe focuses on cooperation and resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.
Key developments include trade negotiations and energy strategies.
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever urged Europe this morning to negotiate with Russia to end the Ukraine conflict and restore access to affordable energy. The European Union remains divided on this approach.
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Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters this morning in Budapest, framing April’s election as a choice between peace and war. He criticised Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and the European Union regarding the Druzhba pipeline dispute.
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Overnight, Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of collaborating with Russian agents ahead of the 12 April elections. Magyar emphasised the need to address economic challenges in his campaign.
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European Union foreign ministers meet today in Brussels to discuss extending the Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure from the US rises as the region’s oil supply faces escalating risks.
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This morning, the EU faces increased security and economic challenges following the outbreak of war in Iran. Experts warn of immediate impacts on crime and energy reliance across Europe.
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This morning, the Iranian ambassador to the UN reaffirmed that Tehran does not attack civilian sites in the Gulf, despite accusations. He indicated that any facility used to target Iran, including in Europe, could become a legitimate military target.
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