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- Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg amid conflict escalation.
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Serbia will host EXPO 2027, with 140 countries already signed up. Key topics at a recent Brussels conference included preparations for the event and Serbia’s EU accession talks, attended by prominent officials, including former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, who addressed Serbia’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has recovered a Soviet Second World War M1943 infantry gun from the Neisse River near Forst. Excavation work near the Polish border uncovered the well-preserved weapon, now set for disposal at the KMBD’s facility in Kummersdorf.
EU POLICY UPDATES
This morning, the European Union addresses key issues including economic strategies and international diplomacy.
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This morning, Iceland’s government is preparing for a referendum on 29 August 2026 regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations. The foreign minister emphasised the importance of EU membership for economic security amid a shifting global landscape.
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This morning, energy costs are surging due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. European Union leaders are convening in Brussels amid concerns over rising grocery prices and security implications.
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A high-level NATO delegation visited Ukraine overnight, marking the first such engagement since Russia’s invasion. Discussions focused on the future participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises.
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This morning, polls opened in Slovenia for parliamentary elections, featuring a close contest between Prime Minister Golob and Janez Janša. Allegations of foreign interference have surfaced amid a tightly contested race.
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This morning, polling stations in Italy remain open for a two-day referendum on judicial reform, with voter turnout at 14.88%. The outcome will significantly impact Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government ahead of national elections.
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This morning, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed attendees at a CPAC event in Budapest, emphasising a global right-wing realignment and their challenge against progressive forces within the European Union.
Overnight, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis returned to Prague due to a suspected arson incident at a drone factory.
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