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EU
EU leaders have reached a preliminary agreement on a €2 trillion long-term budget for 2028–2034, targeting completion by October. The bloc is navigating complex negotiations to balance funding demands from various member states, particularly concerning agriculture and defence expenditures, ahead of a new text proposal by Ireland.
EU leaders are responding to European Council President António Costa’s initiative to establish diplomatic contacts with Russia, while Sweden’s EU affairs minister offers exclusive insights ahead of discussions on the bloc’s upcoming long-term budget.
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire advocates for a coalition of six core European nations—France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands—to enhance decision-making and address urgent issues, including defence and foreign policy, during the G7 summit in Évian.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Leaders are convening today to discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. Concerns deepen as energy prices soar, potentially impacting the European Union’s energy stability and supply chains.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
A missile strike on a primary school in southern Iran has resulted in over 170 casualties, prompting international condemnation. European Union leaders urge restraint amid ongoing conflict developments this morning.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, the EU foreign ministers meet to address the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran, focusing on Europe’s energy system. Live updates from the Strait of Hormuz are expected throughout the day.
EU ENERGY CRISIS
This morning, discussions on energy strategies intensify as the EU responds to market fluctuations triggered by ongoing global tensions.
Member states seek cohesive solutions to mitigate rising costs.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
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.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
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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