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Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, urged European leaders to heed Mario Draghi’s call for radical EU reforms amid challenges from global tariffs, as the bloc prepares for a crucial informal meeting next week in Belgium.

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of “making money on war crimes,” citing allegations of Russian forces using Starlink for drone operations in Ukraine. This follows evidence suggesting a significant increase in Russian drone attacks enabled by the technology.

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will support the Olympic delegation during the Winter Olympics in Milan. This matters now due to controversy surrounding ICE’s recent actions in the U.S.

Former Italian Prime Minister and President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi stated that Europe must transform into a “genuine federation” to avoid becoming subordinated and deindustrialised, as he warned against rising US tariffs and China’s market control.

The European Union’s proposal for the EU-INC aims to create a single company structure to enhance cross-border growth for startups, addressing fragmentation in company laws. The initiative has gained support from over 23,000 in the tech startup community.

The European Union has committed to sending hundreds of emergency power generators to Ukraine, as declared amid ongoing Russian attacks on the nation’s energy infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to severe winter conditions.

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) report warns the EU risks failing to diversify its supply of critical raw materials crucial for energy transition by 2030, with ECA’s Keit Pentus-Rosimannus citing dangerous dependence on China for key minerals.

The German government, represented by a spokesperson from the Federal Foreign Office, has reiterated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing discussions among European leaders on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Sales of fully electric cars in the European Union surpassed petrol-only vehicle sales for the first time in December 2025, reported the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The EU has implemented a 90% emissions reduction target by 2035, impacting market dynamics.

Polish officials have warned that Russia is not negotiating in good faith during ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, raising doubts about whether the discussions can deliver a meaningful breakthrough as fighting continues.