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Hungary and EU hold talks to unlock billions in frozen funds

Hungary and the European Commission are preparing to hold high-level discussions aimed at releasing billions of euros in funding that have been frozen over concerns related to rule-of-law standards. The talks will involve European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Hungary’s incoming......

Italy calls for EU budget flexibility on energy spending

Italy has urged the European Commission to allow greater flexibility in budget rules so that energy-related spending can be treated similarly to defence expenditures. The proposal reflects mounting pressure on European governments to address rising energy costs affecting households and businesses. Italian......

Universal charger becomes mandatory for laptops from Sunday

From Sunday, all laptops sold in France must be equipped with a USB-C charging port, marking a major step toward the adoption of a universal charger standard across electronic devices. This regulation stems from a European Union directive adopted in November 2022 and implemented in French law through......

Hungary’s Magyar to hold talks with EU’s Von der Leyen on frozen funds

Hungary’s incoming prime minister Peter Magyar is set to travel to Brussels this week for informal discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on unlocking European Union funds that have been frozen amid political disputes. Magyar, who won a decisive victory in......

Eu corn area hits historic low as iran war drives costs higher

European Union maize planting is expected to fall to around 7.9 million hectares in the 2026 to 2027 season, marking its lowest level since the start of the century as rising input costs linked to the conflict in Iran weigh on farmers during spring sowing. The decline reflects several years of shrinking......

Russia vows severe retaliation after EU adopts 20th sanctions package

Russia has warned of “severe” retaliatory measures after the European Union approved its 20th package of sanctions targeting Moscow, escalating economic pressure linked to the war in Ukraine. Russian diplomats rejected the measures as illegitimate, arguing that only sanctions authorized by......

EU bans all crypto transactions with Russian and Belarusian providers

The European Union has adopted a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving service providers based in Russia and Belarus, marking a major escalation in its sanctions regime. The measures form part of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package targeting Moscow and its allies, shifting from selective......

Macron urges diplomacy on Iran and criticizes US strategy at EU summit

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a diplomatic approach to Iran and rejected Washington’s strategy during a European Union summit, warning that escalating tensions risk destabilizing global markets. Speaking at the gathering in Agia Napa, he said negotiations with Tehran must rely on......

China bans dual use exports to European firms over Taiwan arms sales

China has imposed an immediate ban on the export of dual use goods to seven European companies, escalating tensions with the European Union and signaling a broader use of trade controls as a geopolitical tool. The measure targets firms linked to defense and aerospace activities in Belgium, Germany and......