Hungary to block EU Russia sanctions next time unless Ukraine gas transit resumes, Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps achieve a restart of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, which was halted on Jan.
EU renews toothless Russia sanctions, retaining gas exemptions as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deal looms
Long reputed to be Russia-friendly, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often railed against the continuation of the EU sanctions, claiming that they impose an intolerable burden on the Hungarian economy and provide no solution for the carnage in Ukraine.
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With Trump back, Europe faces tough choices on China [Correspondent’s column]
The EU may have to choose between cutting off economic ties with China under pressure from the US or charting an independent course on China at the penalty of high tariffs from the US
US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region
President Donald Trump’s abrupt freeze of U.S. foreign aid is sending shockwaves through Eastern Europe, leaving pro-democracy groups, independent media, civil society initiatives and local governments scrambling to make ends meet in a region often defined by rivalries between East and West.
5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging
How five years of Brexit reshaped Britain
Five years of Brexit: is the United Kingdom better off?
France, Germany, others urge EU Commission to protect elections in Europe from foreign interference
France, Germany and 10 other European Union countries want the European Commission to use its powers under the Digital Services Act to protect the integrity of European elections from foreign interference,
Europe’s Populist Swing Plays Into Putin’s Hands
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Europe’s economy showed zero growth at end of 2024 as Germany, eurozone’s biggest economy, struggled
Europe’s economy stagnated late last year as its former growth engine, Germany, finished a second straight year of shrinking output.
Europe ‘Must Fix’ Weaknesses to Compete Globally, European Commission President Says
EU nations must work together quickly to help the bloc compete against global economic powerhouses like China and the U.S., European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Facing Trump and China, EU unveils pro-business roadmap
The EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe's economic model on Wednesday, marking a shift towards a more business-friendly Brussels after five years of heavy focus on green goals.With US President Donald Trump promising tariffs and a gargantuan AI push,
EU To Host ‘Simplification Roundtable’ On Reducing Sustainability Reporting
Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal
EV Sales In Europe Set To Spurt But 2030 Mandate Looks Impossible
Electric vehicle sales in Europe will accelerate in 2025 mainly thanks to a German recovery, but EU mandated targets for 2030 look hopelessly optimistic.