European Parliament
Twenty-one Members of the European Parliament called for sanctions and visa restrictions against Russia following the CAS decision to allow its national hockey teams to participate in tournaments. The politicians fear this could legitimize the aggression against Ukraine.
Two European summits attended by world leaders will take place in Dublin on November 12–13. Police fear drone attacks and acts of sabotage.
A new opposition protest campaign against the authorities and the ban on five parties has begun in Tbilisi. A mass rally is scheduled for November 28.
A Slovak delegation has arrived in Moscow for talks on energy and Russian gas. Bratislava fears arbitration claims of up to €16 billion.
Marine Le Pen launched her campaign, promising a tougher migration policy and a crackdown on crime. She is supported by 32–33.5% of voters.
Since the beginning of 2026, more than 570 vessels have been hit in the Black Sea and more than 40 sailors have been killed. NATO and the EU are strengthening shipping security.
Pina Picierno ended her hunger strike following progress in providing aid to Oleshky. The agreements provide for a ceasefire, demining, evacuation, and the delivery of humanitarian supplies.
The European Parliament honored the ICC for defending international law and justice. For Ukraine, the decision strengthens support for the investigation of war crimes.
The EU is considering the bloc’s budget for 2027 and support for Ukraine. The member states have still not agreed on the amount of future funding.
Kaja Kallas urged the EU to use the 180-day period for consultations on U. S. sanctions against the ICC. She cautioned against weakening the court.
Pina Picierno announced a hunger strike over the humanitarian catastrophe in occupied Oleshky. She called for a truce, aid, and evacuation.
The European Parliament discussed protecting shipping after six attacks by allegedly Russian drones in ten days. The EU will strengthen monitoring and pressure.
MEPs accused the Albanian government of accelerating the promotion of Kushner and Ivanka Trump's resort in a protected area. Protests in Tirana have become more intense.
The European Commission is aware of reports regarding Starlink restrictions for Ukraine. The EU is discussing Ukraine’s full association with the Govsatcom programme.
Ukraine is turning the clocks back to standard time, although the law on permanent standard time has not been signed. The savings are minimal, and adaptation takes up to two weeks.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann criticized Trump for attacking Zelenskyy and called on Europe to support Ukraine independently.
The EU and China have reached a common understanding on limiting the export of Chinese hybrids to Europe. They also agreed to reduce tariffs and simplify the export of rare-earth materials.
The European Parliament called the elections to the Russian Federation’s State Duma fraudulent and did not recognize its new composition. The EU was urged to cease official contacts with the deputies.
Brussels is considering expanding the CORE levy to large companies, including Apple, Meta and Google. In this way, the EU seeks to increase revenue and avoid conflict with the United States.
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt presented a 2. 5-meter-tall statue of a naked Donald Trump in the European Parliament. The work is titled "The Orange Plague."
The European Commission is considering a one-year postponement of methane emissions control rules for oil and gas imports. Czechia and Italy are demanding three years.
The EU wants to use €20 billion in unused SAFE funds for a new call for defense projects with Ukraine. Its support shortfall in 2025 is estimated at €23 billion.
Russian acts of sabotage in the EU did not force countries to abandon aid to Ukraine. NATO calls for publicly blaming Moscow and increasing support for Kyiv.
139 lawmakers supported lifting Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s immunity. The case is linked to a phone that he allegedly threw into the Danube.
Europe is preparing to strengthen its response system for large-scale wildfires and develop its firefighting aircraft fleet.
The President discussed defense projects and financing for Ukraine with the President of the European Commission. The leaders agreed to meet in New York.
Brussels called on Beijing to voluntarily limit hybrid exports to 15% of the EU market. Otherwise, the bloc may introduce its own restrictions.
Von der Leyen proposed special status for Canada, but the EU capitals were not informed. The membership format has not yet been determined.
Former French culture minister accused of illegal lobbying for Renault-Nissan. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
The President of the European Commission proposed special status in the EU to Canada. The parties plan to deepen economic, technological and defence cooperation.