EU losing $600M a day due to the impact of Iran war on energy prices
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries must funnel their energy aid chiefly to vulnerable households and industries or…
Iran war costs EU €500M a day, von der Leyen warns – POLITICO
Von der Leyen framed the conflict as further proof that the EU should accelerate its shift away from…
Hegseth to face Congress for first time since Iran war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since U.S. President Donald…
Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters – POLITICO
Merz’s attacks on Brussels are part of a bid to placate German industry leaders, who blame excessive EU…
Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested that Ukraine’s path to European Union membership could involve territorial concessions and…
Hungary’s Magyar heading to Brussels for talks on unlocking EU funds – POLITICO
China’s commerce ministry warns Brussels that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” the interests of Chinese…
Europe’s €1.8T budget fight just got real – POLITICO
Raising taxes But EU institutions and countries such as France are calling for a more ambitious package, arguing…
EU works to clarify common defense pact without treading on NATO – POLITICO
While Cyprus wants the article to be better defined, countries on the frontline against Russia are worried about…
EU offers to repair Gulf energy sites and build alternative to Strait of Hormuz bottleneck
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A painful fuel crunch and soaring oil and gas prices triggered by the Iran…
With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
29 leaders gathered in Cyprus. As usual, the summit was about one who didn’t. – POLITICO
Over dinner, leaders talked about how to make the EU’s barely used mutual defense clause — Article 42.7…
EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit – POLITICO
The EU previously voiced concerns about anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, and some Ukrainian lawmakers have objected to changes…