During Hungary’s presidency of the EU Council, Viktor Orban promoted his own projects within Europe. He has spoken of “conquering Brussels” and “making Europe great again.” When the Hungarian presidency…
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EU crypto regulation MiCA comes fully into force
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe European Union (EU)’s landmark regulation for the increasingly high profile crypto-assets sector comes into full force today (30 December). The 27-member bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation (also abbreviated…
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Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossVirginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law A former EU environment commissioner has warned against backsliding on the protection of nature and the battle…
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EU Accession a Top Priority of Georgia, Says PM
Pro-EU protests in Georgia have entered the second month, following the previous announcement of the Georgian PM to suspend EU membership talks until 2028. The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli…
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Russia to end gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as five-year transit deal expires
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesRussia begins scaling-down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as a five-year pre-war deal expires on New Year’s Day. Russian gas supplies to European Union countries via Ukraine is set…
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Ukraine Fires UK Cruise Missiles into Russia After US ATACMS Use
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenUkraine launched British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia on Wednesday, following the use of U.S. ATACMS the day before. The strikes targeted Russian regions far from the border, marking a…
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Iran-Russia’s wary alliance: Arming up or breaking down?
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe dynamics in world politics rapidly shift. Iran’s supply of short-range missiles and drones to Russia has triggered fresh sanctions from the United States and the European Union. As the…
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Türkiye ‘essential’ for EU goals amid challenges in geography: EU’s Borrell
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenThe EU foreign policy chief has said that “Türkiye is a candidate country (for EU) whose geopolitical relevance has increased much more in the current circumstances.” Josep Borrell made these…
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EU increases tariffs on Chinese EVs – China, UK, Germany express disapproval
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs) to as much as 45.3 percent at the end of its highest profile trade investigation that has…
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Tajikistan: Has anything changed?
Brussels/Dushanbe (10/8- 75) Once more Tajikistan comes on the radar screen. Who will be the next president of Tajikistan? How is the ban on the hijab helping the deradicalization of…