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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s energy sector over the weekend, striking four regions. The assaults on residential buildings resulted in two fatalities and left 12 individuals injured, highlighting ongoing violence in the conflict.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government’s migration policy at the European Council summit, countering criticism from Czech, Danish, and Austrian leaders. He asserted Spain effectively manages irregular immigration, highlighting successful interceptions and returns, while rejecting claims of facilitating secondary migrant movements within the EU.
MEP Rihard Kols has condemned US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel, labelling it a “very bad signal.” Over 100 MEPs urge the EU to uphold support for Ukraine and impose an outright ban on Russian oil and gas imports.
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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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Radicalisation among minors is increasing across Europe, with children as young as 12 involved in terrorism-related activities. Law enforcement faces challenges in monitoring online spaces where much of this radicalisation occurs.
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