Hungary does not wish to share a political community with a country at war, PM Orban pointed out. On Thursday, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that a recent consultation shows that a large majority of Hungarian citizens are opposed to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (EU). RELATED: Russia Urges Colombia to Stop Recruitment […]

Governments must ensure that the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes, the ETUC pointed out. On Wednesday, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) warned that social budgets should not be affected by European leaders’ plans to increase defense spending, which are under discussion at the NATO summit. RELATED: Britain to Buy 12 F-35a Jets […]

The EU-Israel Association Agreement is a ‘Pact of Shame,’ said a member of the Belgium-Palestine Association. On Monday, dozens of European unions, human rights NGOs and other international organizations held a protest in Brussels, calling for an end to commercial relations between the European Union and Israel. RELATED: Iran Bombards Israeli Targets with Missiles and […]

The Venezuelan government condemns the European Union’s decision to label the country as “high risk,” denouncing European double standards and defending national sovereignty and dignity against new interference attempts. ‘Return to the Homeland’ Plan Brings 141 Migrants Back to Venezuela In a new episode of diplomatic aggression, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has categorically rejected […]

European producers have warned that high tariffs will exacerbate existing economic pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent took effect on Wednesday, escalating a trade dispute that threatens to further weaken the EU’s metals sector and disrupt downstream manufacturing across the bloc. RELATED: Mexico Calls […]

However, Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum risks undermining recent progress. On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the negotiations between his country and the European Union (EU) on a settlement of a tense tariff spat were “advancing quickly.” RELATED: Federal Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump’s Tariffs: A Blow to U.S. […]

The measures will include restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure, and curbs on banking sector. On Monday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the European Union (EU) is preparing its 18th package of “hard-biting” sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues. RELATED: Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran Sign Cybersecurity Agreement The measures will include restrictions […]

This initiative aims to expand further the EU’s global trade network, which currently comprises 44 agreements. On Wednesday, the European Commission confirmed that the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a potential breakthrough towards the EU’s first comprehensive trade deal […]

The European Union ministers also approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro arms fund. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved 11 new military cooperation projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, which includes 26 member states. RELATED: European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia This marks the sixth round of […]

The new sanctions target the ‘Shadow Fleet’ and energy revenues. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels of the “Shadow Fleet” that help circumvent restrictions on Russian oil. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections […]