Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said “peace will be closer” as a result of meetings at the G7 summit, after a diplomatic source said he had arrived in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Read our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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Switzerland’s non-membership of the EU means it is viewed as more neutral than countries like Austria, Ireland or Sweden.
In this edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists discuss EU/Turkish relations in light of the recent Turkish elections as well as the encouraging news about growth across Europe.
In a whirlwind tour of major European capitals, President Zelenskyy was trying to forge a “coalition of fighter jets” – something the West was so far unwilling to consider. Until now. This comes on the heels of Germany pledging an additional EUR2.7 billion of military aid. #StateOfTheUnion
The European Union sees Romania as one of its frontline states when it comes to the war in Ukraine. The country of 19 million people, a member of both the EU and NATO, has a land and sea border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometres. It has been a transit hub for weapons supplies to Kyiv. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have passed through Romania, and more than 130,000 have been granted temporary protection in the country, according to the UN. Talking Europe interviews Viktor Negrescu, a Romanian politician from the Social Democratic Party. He is a Member of the European Parliament and he was Minister Delegate for European Affairs in the government of Romania between 2017 and 2018.
One billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera — a “pandemic killing the poor” — despite prevention and treatment being relatively straightforward, the United Nations warned on Friday.
European political parties will need to decide before next year’s elections whether to run candidates for the EU’s top executive role, even though the European Commission president was picked outside the process four years ago.
Italy floods: At least 13 dead as devastating floods force 13,000 from their homes At least 13 people have died…
‘They made things very ugly at the end.’
It wasn’t clear if Pope Francis was anywhere near the incident, which occurred after 8pm.
The death toll from floods that devastated an area of northeastern Italy rose to 11 Thursday after the bodies of two more people were found, authorities told AFP.
Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is talking to the EU…
The wife of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza voiced deep concern Wednesday at his failing health behind bars, hailing his courage in the face of an act of “cynical vengeance” by Moscow.
Russia launches ninth wave of missile attacks on Kyiv this month A ninth attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv this month…
Deadly floods devastate Italy and F1 cancelled Italy is experiencing heavy rains in the Emilia-Romagna region which have caused devastating…
Italy was the first to pass a law to allow the reallocation of land for social purposes. Since then, several other countries have followed suit.
Manchester City is three games away from making history. And after the stunning rout of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s march toward a treble of trophies feels unstoppable.
Europe is monitoring its groundwater levels, hoping to avert acute shortages over the summer and mitigate a crisis in some of the driest areas. FRANCE 24’s Science reporter Shirli Sitbon looks at the situation in France, where it has rained in some regions in recent weeks, but not everywhere. Many areas, particularly in the south of France, are still likely to face a drought this summer.
Cracking down on circumvention of sanctions has become the number one priority for the European Union.
Five people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes after heavy rains caused devastation across Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region, while this weekend’s Imola Grand Prix was cancelled, officials said Wednesday.
The elections to the European Parliament are considered the largest transnational vote in the world.
Inter Milan reached their first Champions League final for 13 years as Lautaro Martinez’s sole goal of the match gave them a 3-0 aggregate win against AC Milan on Tuesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday evening tax cuts of up to EUR2 billion for the French people. The announcement targets France’s middle class, which has borne the brunt of high inflation and stagnating salaries over the past few months.
Ukraine shoots down six ‘unstoppable’ Russian that Putin touted his ‘unstoppable’ hypersonic missiles as proof of Russia’s military superiority.
Turkey’s ambition to join the European Union has gone through multiple ups and downs since the application was first submitted in 1987.
Inflation in European countries using the euro currency inches higher to 7% in April as the squeeze on households extends.…