Keywords: Membership


Rightmove reaffirms 2026 outlook as AI tools drive membership growth

Britain’s largest online property portal, Rightmove, has maintained its financial outlook for 2026 as the company continues to expand its artificial intelligence-powered services and strengthen its core membership base. The group said its membership growth remains aligned with expectations for......

German chancellor Merz dismisses Ukraine's 2027 EU membership goal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz firmly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for EU membership by 2027 on Wednesday, deeming the timeline "out of the question" and "impossible." This staunch opposition from Europe's most powerful member highlights deepening......

Trump invites Putin to join his peace council as 60 nations weigh offers

The Kremlin announced Monday that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Peace Council," with Moscow studying the proposal and hoping for fresh Washington contacts. Trump sent letters to about 60 world leaders seeking founding members for......

Latvian parliament speaker affirms Ukraine's place in NATO

The speaker of Latvia's parliament, Daiga Mieriņa, told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that her country views Ukraine as a NATO member during a meeting in Kyiv on Thursday. She emphasized Latvia's full backing for Ukraine's integration into both NATO and the European Union, stating......

EU eyes two-tier membership to fast-track Ukraine's entry by 2027

The European Commission is quietly developing proposals to overhaul the EU enlargement framework, potentially replacing the post-Cold War model with a two-tier system that could expedite Ukraine's integration as part of any peace deal to end Russia's invasion. This early-stage initiative would......

Ukrainians rethink NATO amid shifting security options

Ukrainian support for NATO membership has plunged dramatically, dropping from 55% in December 2024 to 38% this month. A nationwide poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, carried out with the Razumkov Centre from December 5 to 16, surveyed 2,000 adults and captures a pivotal change......

Ukraine poised for fast-track EU membership under proposed peace framework

Ukraine could become a full member of the European Union by early 2027 under a draft peace proposal discussed in negotiations facilitated by the United States, according to information obtained by the Financial Times. The plan forms part of a broader effort to end the prolonged conflict with Russia......

US and Ukraine demand peace deal that preserves Kyiv’s sovereignty

Washington and Kyiv have emphasized that any agreement to end the ongoing war with Russia must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, following what were described as “constructive” talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European officials. The discussions, which focused on a US-proposed......

Spain’s prime minister urges UN membership for Palestine after French-led summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations, following a French-led summit on the issue. His remarks were made during an address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the urgency of the......