Cliff Notes – Voters reject climate tax in referendum Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed inheritance tax on multimillionaires aimed at funding climate change initiatives,…
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TL;DR Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow aims to secure energy deals, further isolating Hungary from EU consensus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
TL;DR EU leaders are considering an emergency funding plan for Ukraine as Belgium raises concerns regarding a proposed reparations loan tied to Russian Central Bank…
TL;DR Two oil tankers, Kairos and Virat, linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” caught fire in the Black Sea, prompting a large-scale rescue operation for their…
Cliff Notes – Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe Andriy Yermak resigned from his position as chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
TL;DR The resignation of Andrii Yermak, a key aide to President Zelenskyy, comes amid a major corruption scandal, potentially undermining Zelenskyy’s authority. Yermak had significant…
TL;DR The new EU Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to restore public confidence in migration policies, focusing on secure borders and efficient asylum procedures.…
Cliff Notes – Mason Greenwood at World Cup would be ‘farce,’ not ‘fair’ Jamaica players Jamaica players Isaac Hayden and Amari’i Bell expressed concerns over…
TL;DR The European Parliament is grappling with the challenge of balancing economic growth and climate responsibility amidst a pivotal moment for climate action in Europe.…
TL;DR France and the UK are advocating for robust security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential multinational military presence to deter future aggression from Russia.…
TL;DR – Russia – Ukraine Peace deal – Latest Donald Trump claims Russia is “making concessions” in Ukraine peace talks, asserting progress and that Kyiv…
Cliff Notes – Police arrest four more suspects Louvre heist French authorities have arrested four additional suspects linked to the €88 million Louvre jewel heist,…
TL;DR Approximately €300 billion in Russian Central Bank assets are frozen across G7 countries, with €185 billion held in Belgium’s Euroclear. The US proposes to…
TL;DR European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised that Ukraine must freely determine its own future, with the EU playing a central role in…
TL;DR European leaders have classified the US’s 28-point plan for Ukraine as a “draft” that requires modifications to ensure the protection of Ukrainian sovereignty and…
TL;DR Nathan Gill, a former European lawmaker, has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for accepting bribes to promote pro-Russian narratives during his tenure…
TL;DR High Representative Kaja Kallas accuses Russia of offering only “lip service” in a new peace plan for Ukraine, emphasising that any agreement must involve…
Cliff Notes – Will Serbia’s presidential election bring change in teh hostile region? Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing a political crisis, 30 years post-Dayton, with…
Cliff Notes – EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations The European Commission aims to ease AI and data privacy regulations to foster innovation…
TL;DR A secret US-negotiated peace plan with Russia reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine, such as surrendering Donetsk and Luhansk regions and reducing armed forces…
TL;DR Two passenger trains collided near Ceske Budejovice, injuring 57 people, with at least five reported as seriously injured. Preliminary investigations suggest one train may…
TL;DR France is experiencing a political crisis marked by the dissolution of Parliament and ongoing budgetary pressures, with rising public debt due to social spending.…
TL;DR – Shabana Mahmood is the new hard woman of British politics – and potential successor to Starmer Shabana Mahmood, the new Home Secretary, is…
TL;DR – German chancellor urges Ukraine to curb male refugee numbers German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prevent an…
Cliff Notes – Cypriot president visits Berlin before Cyprus EU presidency Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss key issues for…