The European Union formally approved a major, long-debated loan to Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was […]
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EU sanctions more Russian banks to squeeze Putin’s war economy
BRUSSELS — EU governments have banned another 20 Russian lenders from handling payments in euros and doing business with companies across the bloc under the […]
Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania not against EU law, says top EU court adviser
Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania are in line with EU law as long as migrants’ rights are fully protected, according to an adviser to […]
5G advances to network quality, mature architecture, service differentiation
GSA’s findings include 97 operators are investing in D2D satellite technology, 35 in 5G-Advanced and 95 operators have launched 5G Standalone service – up 42% […]
Stagflation warning lights flash for the eurozone as private sector contracts in April
Europe’s economy is being squeezed by a toxic mix of stagnant growth and surging prices. That’s the stark signal from a closely watched survey Thursday […]
U.S. navy chief resigns amid Pentagon infighting
Navy Secretary John Phelan abruptly left his job on Wednesday in part because a hugely expensive new battleship he championed sparked friction with his superiors […]
The public are ahead of their politicians on heat pumps
The proposal to “phase out” gas boilers by 2035 was originally made by the then Conservative government under Boris Johnson, who in 2021 promised a […]
White House Says ‘No Firm Deadline’ For Ending War With Iran As US Naval Blockade Continues
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
From defence reliance to resilience: Interview with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
The EU has a defence clause. But does it have a plan? That was among the questions raised during an interview with Andrius Kubilius, European […]
Europe’s auspicious renewable: Hydro power
Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. Her new book, […]
How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional
How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional Is the European Council unfit for purpose? Plenty of those who have sat around the table believe the […]
US Wants ‘Unified’ Iranian Proposal For Ending War, No Firm Deadline For Now
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
UK divers prepare for mine-clearing operations in Strait of Hormuz
LONDON — British military divers are preparing to conduct mine-clearing operations in case they are needed in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Ministry […]
L’UE veut boucler les négociations budgétaires avant la présidentielle française
BRUXELLES — Le président du Conseil européen, António Costa, presse les 27 dirigeants des Etats membres d’avancer sur le prochain budget de 1 800 milliards d’euros […]
Moldovan Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison
A Moldovan court has sentenced oligarch and former political tycoon Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison in a decade-old bank fraud case known as […]
Trump Says Iran Spares 8 Women; Tehran Denies Death Penalty Claims
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
President of German parliament hit by Signal hack, report says
Cybercriminals hacked a messaging app on the phone of German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, the second-highest ranking German official, according to a report by Der […]
Turkey gaffe sparks fresh clash between old rivals von der Leyen and Charles Michel
Turkey is once again at the heart of a scuffle between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her longtime nemesis, former European Council […]
EU leaders grapple with Iran war fallout, energy shocks — live updates
EU leaders on Thursday and Friday meet in Cyprus to discuss how to deal with the situation in Iran, and the energy crisis that it […]
Note shows No. 10 told Starmer to wait for security clearances before appointing Mandelson
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer ignored a suggestion from two senior officials to wait for Peter Mandelson to go through security vetting before appointing […]