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Switzerland is increasing water discharge from Lake Lugano to aid Lake Maggiore amid severe water shortages affecting northern Italy. The flow will rise from 3 to 8 cubic metres per second, a temporary measure to support irrigation needs and lake levels, coordinated through the Italian-Swiss Bilateral Consultation Body.
Major wildfires are ravaging parts of Greece, Spain, Italy, and France as temperatures soar due to an intense heatwave. In Greece, nearly 200 firefighters tackled a new blaze near Athens, while Spain evacuated 800 due to ongoing wildfires in Huelva. Italy reported 80,325 hectares scorched this year, and France raised fire risk alerts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is set to deploy additional North Korean troops and has acquired more ballistic missiles from Pyongyang. He urged Japan and South Korea to enhance air defence support amid escalating military collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang.
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This morning, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the EU’s €90 billion support loan for Ukraine, amid misinformation regarding Hungary’s veto. Tensions continue over Hungary’s objections linked to oil supply disputes with Russia.
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Zelenskyy invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv this morning to address ongoing tensions. Hungary and Slovakia have also called for inspection access to the Druzhba pipeline, prompting further discussions within the European Union.
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will consult with Slovakia’s Robert Fico this morning regarding Ukraine and the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute. Orbán criticises Kyiv’s response following damages allegedly caused by a Russian drone strike.
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The Green Party of England and Wales achieved a significant victory in yesterday’s pivotal UK by-election, surpassing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The Labour Party suffered a notable defeat amid ongoing challenges within the political landscape of the European Union.
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Data released this morning reveals households across Europe are experiencing greater price pressures than reported, despite headline inflation dropping to 1.7%.
The European Central Bank’s surveys underscore this discrepancy.
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Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso has called for the suspension of the EU’s carbon market this morning, highlighting concerns for European businesses amid rising energy costs. His remarks come as the bloc prepares a forthcoming review.
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