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The unemployment rate in the euro area remains at 6. 3%, while in the EU - 5.9%. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic, Malta and Poland, while the highest rates were recorded in Spain and Greece.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns the suppression of protests in Georgia and rejects statements about the "Ukrainian scenario". Georgian authorities suspended negotiations with the EU, prompting mass protests and detentions of 224 people.

In Georgian cities, students and schoolchildren are on massive strike because of the government's decision to freeze the process of negotiations on EU membership. The minister of education demands to resume training and threatens private institutions with revocation of licenses.

Zurab Japaridze was detained on Chavchavadze Avenue after clashes with police over road closures. The opposition coalition "for change" is trying to establish the location of its leader.

MEPs have called on the European Commission to impose sanctions against the leadership of the Georgian Dream because of the authoritarian seizure of power. The Baltic states have already agreed to impose national sanctions against the suppression of protests in Georgia.

The NBU set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5847/USD. by strengthening it by 1 kopeck. In exchangers, the dollar is traded at 41.75−41.81 UAH, the euro - at 44.22−44.40 UAH.

Clashes between protesters and police continue in Tbilisi for the fourth night in a row over the suspension of EU accession negotiations. The opposition accuses the government of pro-Russian policies and deviating from the Western course.

Georgia's ambassadors to several EU and US countries are resigning due to the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process until 2028. Among those who resigned are ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands and the United States.

The president explained that the request for the introduction of Allied troops will lead to the loss of half of the support of partners. The EU is currently only considering sending military instructors.

The president of Ukraine has warned that freezing the conflict will lead to Putin's return in a few years. Zelensky outlined the conditions for starting the negotiation process with the participation of the EU and NATO.

Starting next month, the EU will allocate 1. 5 billion euros each month for a year from frozen Russian assets.

The president said that Ukraine will not agree to NATO membership without the occupied territories. Zelensky stressed that the 5th amendment will not be able to operate during the war on the entire territory of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelensky met with the newly elected president of the European Council Antonio Costa in Kyiv. The leaders discussed European and global affairs, as well as issues of peace and support for Ukraine.

In the Romanian parliamentary elections, 39 parties are competing for 465 seats in the bicameral parliament. The ultra-nationalist alliance for the unity of Romanians leads with 22.4% of support, ahead of the ruling party.

Kaya Callas, the newly appointed EU High Representative for foreign affairs, visited Kyiv together with European Commissioner Marta Kos and president of the European Council Antonio Costa. Callas declared her support for Ukraine in the war.

Four Ukrainian projects have received approval for EU funding for the development of the transport system. The funds will be used to modernize the railway, checkpoints, River and air navigation infrastructure.

Romania is holding elections to a bicameral parliament - the Senate and the lower house. Voting takes place a week after the far-right candidate wins the first round of the presidential election.

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia due to anti-democratic actions of the government and the Georgian Dream party. Washington accuses Georgia of violating democratic principles and moving away from Euro-Atlantic integration.

Mass protests continue in Georgia over the authorities ' decision to postpone EU accession negotiations until 2028. In two days, 107 protesters were detained, 42 law enforcement officers received injuries of varying severity.

Drug distributors have launched an information campaign against Yulia Tymoshenko over her investigation of corruption schemes. VSK under her leadership is preparing legislative changes to combat inflated prices for medicines.

Employees of the Tbilisi City Hall officially expressed their disagreement with the decision of the Georgian Dream to suspend the EU accession process until 2028. They confirmed their commitment to the European course and the Constitution of Georgia.

In Ukraine, on December 1, there will be blackout schedules for the population from 13:00 to 22:00. For industry and businesses, restrictions will apply from 08:00 to 13:00.

Representatives of 20 countries visited the destroyed gostomel airport and the blown-up Romanovsky bridge in Irpen. The purpose of the visit was to develop mechanisms for restoring the transport infrastructure of Ukraine.

Salome Zurabishvili appealed to Europe because of the forceful suppression of pro-Western protests in Tbilisi. During the two days of protests, 150 demonstrators were detained and hundreds of people, including journalists, were injured.

The president said that out of the 10 planned Brigades, the West fully equipped only 2. 5. Zelensky responded to calls to reduce the mobilization age, noting the lack of weapons for existing units.

Irakli Kobakhidze accused European politicians and" agents " of violent protests in Tbilisi. The authorities harshly suppress demonstrations against the rejection of European integration, 150 people were detained.

The Kaklebi restaurant on the Central Internet has stopped working due to current events in the country. The Tbilisi Opera House also canceled performances, and detention centers are overcrowded after two days of dispersal of protests.

Four journalists have resigned from Rustavi 2 TV channel amid harsh crackdowns on pro-European protests. The TV channel is accused of biased coverage of events and silencing police violence.

In Georgia, security forces dispersed thousands of people protesting against the government's refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Dozens of people, including journalists, were injured during the heavy crackdown.

On February 8, 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will disconnect from the Russian IPS/UPS power grid. The next day, the Baltic states are synchronized with the continental European energy system with the support of the CEF Foundation.