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The EU is revising the Tobacco Taxation Directive, proposing a 139 per cent increase in minimum excise duties on cigarettes. This overhaul also aims to establish EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches, marking the most significant change in tobacco taxes in over a decade.
Wildfires are raging across Belgium, Germany, France, Croatia, Spain, and Greece amid extreme heat and dry conditions. In Belgium, a major blaze has consumed 3,000 hectares in the High Fens reserve, prompting the deployment of over 250 firefighters and international aid through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Two Spanish F-18 fighter jets intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone in Romanian airspace early on Sunday, 24 kilometres north of Galati. Defence Minister Miruta confirmed the incident, highlighting Romania’s role in the European Union’s defence and the importance of vigilance amid ongoing tensions with Russia and Ukraine.
Warsaw is vying to host the new EU Customs Office amid a political battle and significant technological challenges, as officials assess its suitability for this critical role in EU operations.
Britain uncovers shocking details: Alexei Navalny’s death, attributed to frog poison, reveals a chilling plot allegedly orchestrated by Putin.
António Costa, President of the European Council, stated that enhanced cooperation in the EU is “a non-issue,” countering calls for a two-speed Europe for economic reforms. His comments follow proposals from others, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing urgency for progress.
Leaders from the US and Europe are convening for three days of talks on global security, war in Ukraine, and the future of transatlantic relations, emphasizing the urgency of these discussions amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
US President Donald Trump did not threaten a 250% tariff on Norwegian salmon over alleged cheating at the Winter Olympics, as a viral post claims. No evidence supports these accusations or connects NATO funding to Norway’s skiing programme.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not attend the Berlin Format meeting on Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference, reportedly due to last-minute scheduling conflicts. The absence affected discussions among key European leaders on NATO and regional security.
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