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Between 40,000 and 70,000 people marched in Brussels on 12 May, protesting against the Belgian government’s “anti-social” reforms. Organised by three major trade unions, demonstrators highlighted issues of pensions, purchasing power, and wage indexation amid rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Fourteen EU member states have condemned the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, igniting a significant controversy in Italy, while Brussels has urged for the suspension of funding related to the event.
The European Union plans to implement a ban on certain agricultural imports, just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade despite strong opposition from farmers. This decision signifies ongoing tensions in global trade policies.
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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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