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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.

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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.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, EU leaders prepare for discussions on the Middle East crisis, energy prices, and Ukraine. Diplomatic solutions will be explored, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine remains contentious.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, the European People’s Party reflects on its 50th anniversary amidst rising concerns over allegations of collaboration with far-right factions in Brussels. Leadership is deliberating the implications for future coalition-building within the European Union.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, discussions at the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels focused on the challenges within Europe’s pharmaceutical landscape. Key concerns regarding public health priorities and industry competitiveness were raised by MEPs from differing political groups.

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