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Montenegro’s EU accession process could establish a significant precedent for financing future enlargements, with the European Commission proposing a financial package of €3.2 billion. This amount underscores complex budget discussions as member states debate the implications for the EU’s long-term budget negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged political stability and support for Ukraine in his inaugural speech outside Downing Street, emphasising a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. He aims for national renewal, with an immediate focus on ending rough sleeping across the country.
Around 6,000 members of Italy’s armed forces and security services marched in Rome, demanding higher pay and improved pensions. The rally, organised by defence unions, followed the government’s recent collective agreement, which many unions rejected for not adequately addressing their concerns, resulting in calls for further reforms and protections.
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The European Commission has delayed a proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports, impacting energy markets this morning. Tensions with Hungary and Slovakia persist over the Druzhba pipeline amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed ongoing communications with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The European Commission has requested clarification amid rising political tensions ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
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This morning, the European Commission confirmed provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal from 1 May, linking the EU with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, despite ongoing legal challenges in the European Parliament.
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This morning, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a free-trade agreement with Australia, significantly reducing tariffs on EU goods and farm exports, with projected annual savings of €1 billion for the bloc.
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The European Commission has requested clarification from Budapest this morning regarding reports of Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó briefing his Russian counterpart Lavrov on confidential EU Council meetings.
This has caused significant uproar within the bloc.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat in a judicial reform referendum this morning, with 55% of voters rejecting the proposed changes. Meloni stated she will not resign and will continue to serve her mandate.
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