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An Austrian court acquitted Johannes Peterlik, a former senior foreign ministry official, of leaking confidential documents related to the 2018 Novichok poisoning of Sergei Skripal. Prosecutors had accused him of abuse of authority and breach of confidentiality, but plan to appeal the verdict.
The Strait of Hormuz blockade poses a significant energy challenge for European governments, prompting urgent calls for demand reduction instead of blanket measures. National responses largely fail to meet the European Central Bank’s criteria, risking prolonged economic turmoil and ineffective financial aid.
EU ENERGY CRISIS
This morning, Europe prepares to address escalating energy challenges and potential impacts on supply chains and economies.
Key discussions centre on strategic responses.
In Sarajevo, an elderly man shares his haunting memories, condemning ‘human safari’ hunting tours that exploit vulnerable lives for thrill-seekers.
Latvia’s Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, spoke with Euronews’ EU Editor Maria Tadeo at the World Governance Conference in Dubai, addressing vital governance issues amid ongoing discussions about EU support for Ukraine’s recovery.
EU lawmakers, led by German MEP Bernd Lange, agreed to resume work on the EU-US trade deal, initially suspended due to tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. The move aims to provide certainty for European businesses amidst ongoing tensions over territorial sovereignty.
Estonia’s President Alar Karis expressed confidence in the US honouring NATO’s Article 5 during an interview with Euronews, despite concerns over transatlantic tensions under President Trump. He urged Europe to enhance its defence capabilities, avoiding the testing of collective security commitments.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to ban social media for under-16s, likening online platforms to a “digital wild west.” This move comes amid rising concerns about cyberbullying and self-harm content affecting children across Europe.
An extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament, initiated by Parliament President Roberta Metsola, will take place on 24 February to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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