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EU election results: Far-right gains humble Macron and Scholz
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EU plots new ways to cut Russia’s cash as sanctions stall
Officials are discussing novel methods to target Russian exports — including fossil fuels — without the support of countries like Hungary.
US the big holdout in allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with Western weapons
France, Germany and most EU members have far fewer restrictions on the use of donated weapons.
Sweden gives more than €1B in Ukraine military aid
Sweden will give all of its PBV 302 armored tracked personnel carriers.
Self-driving trucks are getting closer. Now they need some rules.
“Legislation needs to move,” says Scania’s head of autonomy Peter Hafmar.
Mapped: Europe’s rapidly rising right
Hard-right forces are gaining ground ahead of next month’s European Parliament election.
The front-runners for the next European Commission
Even before the European election, maneuvering is underway for top jobs in Brussels.
France stands by decision not to recognize Palestinian state
EU countries are divided on whether to recognize a Palestinian state or not.
UK says neutral countries should join NATO if they want protection
Grant Shapps said there should be “no place for neutrality” amid rising threats from Russia.
Putin has ‘both eyes’ on Gotland, warns Sweden’s army chief
The Swedish island is strategically located in the Baltic Sea.
Ireland, Spain, Norway to recognize Palestinian statehood
Israel lambasts the three European governments.
How Russian disinformation could skew EU election — and whether Europe can fight it
Ursula von der Leyen made a promise this week: if she secures another term as president of the European Commission, she will prioritize beefing up the EU’s …
Georgia defies EU and backs law targeting ‘foreign agents’
Brussels warns new curbs on civil society flout “European values” as protests grow in Tbilisi.
Serving the Vaterland: Germany debates reviving conscription
Expanding the Bundeswehr to a force of 203,000 is easier said than done.
EU accuses Eurovision bosses of handing gift to ‘enemies of Europe’ with flag ban
“I will seek explanations and clarifications,” vows European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas.
Eurovision crowns Swiss singer Nemo after contentious contest
Song competition was marked by protests over Israel’s participation and the Dutch entrant’s disqualification.
Dutch Eurovision candidate kicked out of contest’s final
The decision follows a police investigation into a formal complaint by a female member of the production crew.
Eurovision: Who would run the EU if decided by the song contest?
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One man’s trash: EU pitch to tackle textile pollution riles second-hand sellers
Tougher export rules risk hurting countries with major second-hand markets.
EU agrees to tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet, Sweden says
The dark fleet camouflaged by Moscow “fuels the war chest of Russia,” Swedish foreign minister says.
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
“We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
How Japan beat Europe to become America’s BFF on the moon
Geopolitics explains why the astronaut that lands on the moon with NASA in 2026 will not be French, German or Italian.
The EU needs to get its trade mojo back, say Sweden and Finland
Nordic nations urge Brussels to get on and do trade deals — and not to tie them to its environmental agenda.
In the safe hands of Sweden, here comes Eurovision 2024
There’s been intense debate about the dividing lines between music, art and politics in the run-up to the competition, and still no clear favorite has emerged.