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President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on goods from any country, particularly targeting European nations, that implement taxes on digital services provided by US companies. This escalation comes as countries seek revenue in increasingly digital economies, with unresolved tensions over digital tax regulations.
Europol reported a significant rise in organised crime within the EU, identifying 731 active criminal networks comprising over 400,000 members. Drug trafficking remains predominant, with cybercrime rapidly increasing. Law enforcement aims to dismantle these networks by targeting their financial structures and promoting cross-border collaboration.
The European Commission proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from its temporary protection scheme, extending the initiative until March 2028. This recommendation aims to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting integration challenges and Kyiv’s needs amid ongoing martial law prohibiting most men aged 23 and older from leaving Ukraine.
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Today, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, reiterating that Slovakia may block the EU’s €90 billion loan package for Ukraine if oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored.
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Today, European leaders meet to discuss energy prices and regulations.
Key decisions expected to shape future policies.
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The European Union’s energy community initiative faces significant obstacles this morning, with barriers dampening citizen participation and project implementation. Immediate action is required to address legal and technical challenges hindering progress.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy imports due to rising energy prices this morning. Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel, intensifying consumer price concerns.
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NATO forces intercepted another Iranian missile targeting Türkiye this morning, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Turkish government has formally rebuked Iran following these incidents.
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Ministers are meeting in Brussels this morning to discuss measures to curb energy prices and inflation.
Germany supports considering the release of oil reserves but emphasises that now is not the right time to proceed.
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