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Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
Ryanair expects fuel and salary costs to rise due to market volatility. The company plans to carry a record 216 million passengers over the year.
Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.
According to UN data, 56% of refugees will remain in Europe until 2029 in the event of a ceasefire involving concessions. In the event of a Ukrainian victory, this figure would drop to 32%.
Kallas urged EU countries to avoid bilateral agreements with the US to maintain unity. She stated that Washington, Beijing, and Moscow want to divide the bloc.
Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.
The President of Latvia has nominated Andris Kulbergs for Prime Minister following Siliņa's resignation. The cause was disputes regarding the response to drone crashes in the country.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
Margus Tsahkna warned Europe against negotiations with the Russian Federation due to its vulnerable state and economic problems. The Minister calls for increased pressure and sanctions on the Kremlin.
China has opposed the EU's subsidy investigations into the company Nuctech. Beijing called Brussels' actions illegal and prohibited companies from cooperating.
The EBU is preparing for protests during the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna due to Israel's participation. The organizers will not hide potential booing of the artists.
Investigators in Greece have determined that a sea drone carrying explosives went off course due to a malfunction. Athens believes the craft is Ukrainian, but Kyiv denies this.
A Moscow court granted the lawsuit of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation against Euroclear for $249 billion. The Belgian depository plans to appeal this decision.
Syrskyi introduced unified standards for recording Russian war crimes in the "Delta" system. The Military Law Enforcement Service will form the evidence base.
The Office of the President expects the launch of the Special Tribunal for the Russian Federation's aggression in 2027. The creation of the mechanism in The Hague has already been supported by 36 countries and the European Union.
Following Orbán's defeat in Hungary, pro-government media outlets are being closed and editors are being dismissed. Péter Magyar is preparing a media reform and the abolition of state advertising.
To travel abroad by car, you need a passport, driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, and a Green Card. It is advisable to arrange insurance online in advance to avoid delays.
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
Andrii Sybiha discussed regional security and partnership with Mihai Popșoi. The parties reaffirmed their shared course toward joining the European Union.
An IMF mission will visit Ukraine in the coming weeks to assess economic reforms and the tax base. This is necessary for obtaining a loan and EU accession.
Yana Lantratova has replaced Tatyana Moskalkova as the Russian Ombudsman. The SBU suspects the new official of kidnapping Ukrainian children from Kherson.
Zelenskyy discussed the Drone Deals format and the strengthening of air defense with German representatives. A 90 billion euro loan will be directed toward the production of Ukrainian drones.
The Chinese government has warned Britain of the consequences of nationalizing British Steel. Beijing promises to take decisive measures to protect the rights of Chinese companies.
The President of the European Commission condemned the Russian attack and accused Moscow of ignoring peace. The EU is allocating 6 billion euros for the procurement of drones for Ukraine.
The Russian elite seeks to split the EU to counter China and restore the influence of the USSR. The CCD predicts the collapse of the empire due to the war against Ukraine.
The EU plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026. The European Commission will present the relevant proposal in the near future due to the ongoing war.
Zelenskyy and Stubb discussed the preparation of the Drone Deal and EU accession in Bucharest. Finland recognized Ukraine as a security contributor for all of Europe.
Sybiha suggested that Europe initiate an agreement to cease strikes on airports. This step is intended to strengthen diplomacy and involve the EU in the peace process.
Draft Law No. 15112 proposes a new model for taxing international parcels, where VAT will be paid by marketplaces. The main changes will take effect starting from 2027.