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TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views scheme: A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Espionage allegations against AfD employee: calls for Krah's resignation: Representatives of several parties have called on AfD top candidate Krah to resign ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging: The European Parliament approved a proposed law on Wednesday that would ban certain single-use ...
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-parliament-backs-clampdown-single-use-plastic-packaging-2024-04-24/
MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/meps-call-to-seize-russias-hundreds-of-billions-in-frozen-assets
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100391456/moegliche-gefaehrdung-der-psyche-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein.html
EU parliament approves new business supply chain audit law: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-new-business-supply-chain-audit-law-2024-04-24/
UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/uk-rejects-youth-mobility-deal-with-eu_6669001_4.html
Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
Vote in the EU Parliament: Ban on products made from forced labor: The European Parliament has agreed to no longer allow products on the internal market that ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/eu-parlament-zwangsarbeit
Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/finlands-stubb-says-best-way-to-avoid-war-is-to-talk-less-and-prepare-more-2/
Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
- Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
EU Parliament decides to make agriculture easier: At the beginning of the year, well over 100,000 farmers protested across Europe against increasing ...
donaukurier.de/nachrichten/bayern/eu-parlament-beschliesst-erleichterungen-in-der-landwirtschaft-15914475
Official: EU users can swerve App Store and download iOS apps from the web: Anticompetitive remedies? We've heard of them
theregister.com/2024/04/17/apple_eu_ios_web_downloads/
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Stability Pact: The EU introduces new debt rules: The EU has strict budget requirements that member states must adhere to. However, many of them are ignoring the ...
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Increased gas prices: EU Commission threatens to take legal action against Germany
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/hoehere-gaspreise-durch-gebuehr-verklagt-die-eu-jetzt-deutschland-li.2207617
Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
reuters.com/technology/google-rival-tuta-complains-eu-tech-regulators-about-de-ranking-2024-04-24/
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Parliament could lift MEP immunity in Russian influence probe: Metsola: The European Parliament is waiting for national authorities to provide intelligence that ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/eu-parliament-ready-for-requests-to-lift-meps-immunity-in-russian-influence-probe-says-met
Don’t relax, Europe — the US hard right isn’t finished yet: Ultra-conservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most Europeans
ft.com/content/a9e85226-0946-4b09-b755-6b44d885c677
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
EU Parliament confirms: Unsold fashion may no longer be destroyed: The Ecodesign Regulation has cleared the last major hurdle: In future, it will be illegal to ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/eu-unverkaufte-mode-darf-nicht-mehr-vernichtet-werden-a-5c145748-bb74-421e-abcf-578aa24766fa
Europe warming at twice rate of other continents as heat stress severely impacts public health – climate report
irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2024/04/22/europe-warming-at-twice-rate-of-other-continents-as-heat-stress-severely-impacts-public-health-climate-report/
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
EU Weighs Sanctions on Firms Shipping Weapons Tech to Russia - Bloomberg: The European Union is assessing potential sanctions against more than a dozen companies ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/eu-weighs-sanctions-on-firms-shipping-weapons-tech-to-russia
Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/meloni-europe-elections.html
Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe
- Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.
- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine ｜ DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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Spain upgrades firefighting fleet with seven De Havilland Canada DHC-515 aircraft
aerotime.aero/articles/spain-upgrades-firefighting-fleet-with-seven-de-havilland-canada-dhc-515-aircraft
Escape to Cyprus: EU agreement with Lebanon apparently planned: "It's enough": Cyprus President Christodoulidis pulls the ripcord. His country is overwhelmed by ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eu-libanon-fluechtlinge-zypern-100.html
Parliament wants to ease seed marketing rules for conservation efforts: The European Parliament adopted its position on Wednesday (24 April) on the overhaul of ...
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Tiktok law approved in the USA - Penalty averted in EU: In the United States, the president now has the power to force Bytedance to sell Tiktok. In the EU ...
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
CDU calls for EU import ban on all Russian food: A ban on imports of agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus is intended to prevent Putin from financing his ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/cdu-fordert-eu-importverbot-fuer-alle-russische-lebensmittel/
TikTok questioned by EU over Lite app that ‘pays’ users for watching videos: European Commission has concerns about app’s impact on children, as well as ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/17/tiktok-questioned-lite-app-eu-children-addiction
Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of China espionage: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240423-germany-arrests-aide-far-right-mep-suspicion-china-espionage
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
After “Russiagate” the next espionage scandal involving China: Members of the European Parliament have reacted angrily after the institution was hit with new ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/nach-russiagate-prangern-europaabgeordnete-direkt-chinagate-an
EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
highnorthnews.com/en/eu-parliament-approves-rules-national-bans-russian-lng-fails-address-transshipments
German conservatives push for national ban on Russian agricultural imports: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the German conservatives ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-conservatives-push-for-national-ban-on-russian-agricultural-imports-2/
“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports: The EU wants to reduce LNG imports from Russia. But an import stop would endanger European ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/europa-auf-russische-lng-importe-angewiesen-sonst-droht-energieschock-li.2207698
Cocoa farming in Liberia risks undermining EU deforestation law: Farmers are clearing forests in Liberia to create cocoa plantations and are trafficking the ...
reuters.com/business/environment/cocoa-farming-liberia-risks-undermining-eu-deforestation-law-2024-04-22/
Strasbourg: New rights for EU consumers on the way: There will soon be a "right to repair" in the EU. As long as a product can still be repaired ...
rp-online.de/wirtschaft/strassburg-neue-rechte-fuer-eu-verbraucher-auf-dem-weg_aid-111195099
Bundesbank Chief Worried About Euroskeptic Gains at EU Elections: Germany’s central bank chief reiterated his concern about the rise of extremist parties ...
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Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...
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Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-nigel-farage-right-wing-fiesta-go-ahead-brussels-big-court-win/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China: The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules designed to stamp out products tainted ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/eu-to-ban-forced-labour-products-in-move-mostly-targeted-at-china
Unveiling Pollwatch: A weighted ‘poll-of-polls’ for the June EU elections: Influential. Investigative. Independent. EUobserver is a online non-profit news outlet ...
euobserver.com/inside-euobserver/ar77652c78
Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz
EU to China: Open your public markets or we’ll close ours: The European Commission has launched a probe into how Beijing grants public contracts for medical ...
politico.eu/article/european-commission-china-medical-devices-probe-trade-markets/
Rise of the far right keeps EU lawmakers up at night: … unless they’re from the far right!
politico.eu/article/rise-of-the-far-right-keeps-eu-lawmakers-up-at-night/
European Commission disburses €1.5bn macro-finance tranche to Ukraine: On Wednesday, 24 April, the European Commission announced the disbursement of a €1 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452746/
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
EU leaders to discuss Iran sanctions following attack on Israel: European Union leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss stepping up sanctions against Iran ...
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Bulgaria cancels its largest Recovery Plan tenders: Bulgaria risks losing €1.2 billion from the Recovery Plan after cancelling tenders for the renewal of trains
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/bulgaria-cancels-its-largest-recovery-plan-tenders/
Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/pfizer-nachrichten-ermittlungen-gegen-ursula-von-der-leyen-erreichen-bundestag-li.2206864
European AI Roundtable: In 27 March 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) hosted the inaugural edition of the European AI ...
euractiv.com/section/artificial-intelligence/video/european-ai-roundtable/
How regulatory stability, enhanced coordination and joint funding are crucial to transform European Industry
euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/how-regulatory-stability-enhanced-coordination-and-joint-funding-are-crucial-to-transform-european-industry/
Focus harder to rival China’s vast global investment plan, Brussels is told : EU’s Global Gateway funding has been spread “too thinly” and must be concentrated ...
politico.eu/article/focus-hard-rival-china-investment-plan-belt-road-initiative-brussels-eu-global-gateway/
Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials their time is up: The European Union's top officials must be replaced as they do not deserve another chance after the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/get-your-hat-leave-hungarys-orban-tells-eu-top-officials-2024-04-19/
EU Parliament opens Western Balkan office for enlargement oversight boost: The Parliament plans to open a new office in the Western Balkans, as a strategy to ...
euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-parliament-opens-western-balkan-office-for-enlargement-oversight-boost/
EU probes on Chinese subsidies and imports: The European Union launched an investigation into China's procurement of medical devices on Wednesday in a latest ...
reuters.com/business/eu-probes-chinese-subsidies-imports-2024-04-19/
What will change at the European Parliament after the election?: New "super" committees, more investigative powers over commissioners and attempts to avoid ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/was-wird-sich-beim-europaischen-parlament-nach-der-wahl-andern
EU Parliament votes to strengthen protection for human trafficking victims: The criminalisation of forced marriage, illegal adoption, and exploitation of ...
euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/eu-parliament-votes-to-strengthen-protection-for-human-trafficking-victims/
Auditors say it’s hard to tell how Turkey is using EU refugee funds: European Union auditors said on Wednesday that they are unable to establish whether some of ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237214/auditors-say-its-hard-to-tell-how-turkey-is-using-eu-refugee-funds-some-officials-arent-helpful/
UK uninterested in EU proposal to boost youth mobility: Over three years following Brexit, a new European Commission proposal aims to simplify long-term stays ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1014785/uk-uninterested-in-eu-proposal-to-boost-youth-mobility
Exceptions for wood and wax: EU Parliament declares war on plastic waste with ban
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/EU-Parlament-sagt-mit-Verbot-Plastikmuell-den-Kampf-an-article24897619.html
Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal: The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/faced-with-us-and-china-eu-leaders-call-for-sweeping-competitiveness-deal
TikTok could face EU fines and a suspension over sister app TikTok Lite: European officials are threatening TikTok with massive fines and a possible forced ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/tech/tiktok-lite-eu-investigation/
Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
EU ministers to discuss air defence for Ukraine, Iran sanctions: European Union foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s ...
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Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
profil.at/morgenpost/soll-man-rechten-das-mikrofon-wegnehmen/402861548
Parliament backs temporary trade benefits for Ukraine paving the way to talks for long-term agreement
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/parliament-backs-temporary-trade-benefits-for-ukraine-paving-the-way-to-talks-for-long-term-agreement/
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/18/brussels-proposes-return-to-pre-brexit-free-movement-for-uk-and-eu-young-people
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
- The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.
- Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.
- The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.
- If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
n-tv.de/politik/16-59-NATO-Staaten-sagen-Ukraine-weitere-Hilfe-bei-Luftverteidigung-zu--article23143824.html
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
The EU spares the Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel, the member states are introducing new sanctions ...
nzz.ch/international/die-eu-verschont-die-iranischen-revolutionswaechter-ld.1826841
Lies, deceit to weigh heavily on EU vote, warns parliament head: European Union voters are set to be bombarded with lies and disinformation from outside and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/lies-deceit-weigh-heavily-eu-vote-warns-parliament-head-2024-04-23/
Rumors in Brussels: Mario Draghi could become head of the EU Commission: On Tuesday, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi gave a speech in which ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/geruchte-in-brussel-mario-draghi-konnte-eu-kommissionschef-werden
Quick Glance: Italy Suggests Mario Draghi for EU Commission President
- Speculations arise about Mario Draghi potentially becoming the EU Commission President.
- His report is expected to provide insights on enhancing the EU's competitiveness.
- In Italy, Draghi is seen as the top candidate for the position.
- Support for Ursula von der Leyen in Italy is diminishing, boosting Draghi's prospects.
European Parliament adopts fiscal rules reform amid warnings of austerity risk: The European Parliament adopted the reform of the EU’s rules for national debt ...
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/european-parliament-adopts-fiscal-rules-reform-amid-warnings-of-austerity-risk/
Official election campaign underway in Hungary: The campaign season in Hungary began on Saturday, allowing candidates to begin collecting voters ...
euronews.com/2024/04/21/official-election-campaign-underway-in-hungary
Pornhub, XVideos, Stripchat face strict EU rules, Commission says: Adult content companies Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will have to do risk assessment reports ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pornhub-xvideos-stripchat-face-strict-eu-rules-commission-says-2024-04-19/
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