- Maine Democrats hold convention to select Senate nominee following Platner’s exit
- Six men arrested following fatal stabbing of 22-year-old in Clapham
- Over 220,000 people evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain
- Houthi rebels launch missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting Yanbu
- EU naval mission steps up efforts to intercept Russian tankers in Indian Ocean.
- International Criminal Court ousts chief prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct allegations
- Federal government stops expansion of Billy Bishop Airport
- Substance in work van of Mexican man killed by ICE tests negative for drugs
EU’S CURRENT PRIORITIES
This morning, discussions centre on EU’s sanctions policy and energy transition strategies.
Member states navigate geopolitical tensions amid evolving regulations.
Follow the latest from the European Parliament, including debates, votes, legislation and political developments shaping decisions across the European Union.
EU Politics
European leaders, including France’s Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer, convened in Berlin for an E5 summit aimed at strengthening defence collaboration amid shifting US commitments. The summit addressed support for Ukraine and strategic military projects, coinciding with a key NATO summit in Ankara in July.
Giorgia Meloni criticises Donald Trump, refuting his claims of her begging for a photograph, while expressing disappointment in his treatment of allies.
France and Germany announced the abandonment of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet programme due to unresolved disagreements between companies involved. This setback hinders European defence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions, although development of the Combat Cloud digital network will proceed.
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe prepares for key discussions on migration policies and environmental regulations.
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