The next refugee crisis

EU and U.N. officials are meeting in Brussels today to discuss the brutal civil war in Sudan and the looming refugee crisis that may result.  U.N. officials …

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Slovakia lifts veto on latest Russia sanctions

The decision comes on the eve of a crucial meeting of European leaders that will seek to stress the EU’s support for Ukraine.

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Denmark to prioritize stricter migration rules for Europe, Frederiksen tells MEPs

“We have to lower the influx of migrants,” Danish prime minister tells a divided European Parliament.

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Von der Leyen didn’t try to kill greenwashing bill, Commission says

The claim comes just days after the EU executive said the opposite, igniting a political firestorm that imperiled EU chief Ursula von der Leyen’s coalition.

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EU devises scheme to squeeze more profit from Russian frozen assets

Putting €200 billion of Russian funds in riskier investments would boost payments to Ukraine without touching the underlying capital.

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EU eyes higher fees on US, British tourists to repay post-Covid debts

The move would increase the incoming traveler tax above the currently slated €7 sum.

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CEE takes bold step into AI future with Action Plan

AI Chamber launches an ambitious regional AI Action Plan to boost AI innovation, unlock €100B in growth, and position CEE as Europe’s AI hub.

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EU could postpone flagship AI rules, tech chief says

Amid guidance delays “we should not rule out postponing some parts of the AI Act,” Henna Virkkunen tells meeting in Luxembourg.

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Denmark to drop ‘frugal’ stance on EU budget to counter threat from Russia

The Danish leader argued that Europe needs more funds to bolster its defenses and counter the threat from Russia.

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Europe needs to be armed to survive, says Donald Tusk

“There is no choice,” the Polish Prime Minister warned in an address to the European Parliament.

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