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Italy wants to pull back on EU defence loan scheme to tackle rising energy costs

Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a loan instrument designed to provide financial support to EU member states to speed up defence readiness.

Euronews

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Official say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or ($18.6 billion) in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

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Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.

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Seeking to unblock EU funds, Hungary's Magyar meets with EU leadership in Brussels

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels

The Independent UK

Hungary must reform for its people not for EU, Commissioner McGrath tells Euronews

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.

Euronews

Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds

All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest.

Euronews

Hungarian PM Peter Magyar seeks release of frozen EU funds in Brussels talks

Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Friday in his first top-level talks with EU leaders since his election victory in April, as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in frozen EU funds.

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As WHO Pushes Restrictions, World Vape Day Calls for Harm Reduction

BRUSSELS, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, the WHO marks World No Tobacco Day by calling for stricter restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches. A day earlier, on Saturday, the world celebrates World Vape Day by highlighting how many lives this approach is costing.Liza Katsiashvili, Operations Director of…

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Brussels faces backlash over carbon trading system as production costs soar

Several EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe and do not reflect the technological limits faced by sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium.

Euronews

Press Release: ICANN86 Policy Forum Brings Global Internet Community to Seville

BRUSSELS, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold its 86th Public Meeting, the ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville, Spain, from 8–11 June 2026 at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service,…

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Newsletter: ‘A dangerous place’, Magyar’s moment and Europe’s mouthpiece

As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to Moscow.

Euronews

Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline.

Euronews

Meloni resorts to EU bashing to seek fiscal flexibility as energy crunch bites

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has begun pressing in Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility to curb rising energy costs. With general elections scheduled for 2027, a surge in energy prices could undermine public support for her government.

Euronews

Newsletter: Caution prevails as EU mulls talking to Russia

Also in this newsletter: Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister tells Euronews there is "no alternative to full EU membership" for his country, and Meloni issues a biting criticism of the European Union to industry leaders as tensions between Rome and Brussels brew.

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The Guardian - UK

How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation

Supporters of deregulation want Europe to be more like the US. But that would serve only American interests, says Alberto Alemanno, a professor of EU law

The Independent UK

Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics

Alexis Tsipras, the combative anti‑austerity leader who railed against Brussels during Greece’s debt crisis, has returned to politics ahead of elections next year

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“Extremely Deviant Behavior”: Man Attacks Woman Who Confronted Him Over Lewd Act In Public Park

“These perverts love to blame innocent people for their perversions and lack of self-control…”

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'No alternative to full EU membership', Ukraine’s deputy PM tells Euronews

Brussels must speed up the EU accession process and full membership remains the only option, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, tells Euronews.

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The Economic Times

Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewing

Europe is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair competition and overcapacity. Several EU nations are pushing for stronger trade measures. This shift reflects a growing fear of deindustrialization and a desire for strategic autonomy. The EU is increasingly…

Euronews

Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China

German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities.

Euronews

Don't take this lying down: Trauma explored at the Kunstenfestival des Arts in Brussels

At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral.

France 24

Train and school minibus collide in Belgium, killing four

Four people, including two children, were killed and five others injured after a train struck a school minibus at a railway crossing in northern Belgium on Tuesday. Authorities described the collision in Buggenhout, near Brussels, as a “horrific accident”, with investigators probing the cause of the deadly crash.

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Dstny Group appoints Igor Pais as Chief Customer Officer to deepen customer-centricity at scale

BRUSSELS, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dstny Group, the leading European provider of business communications solutions, announces the appointment of Igor Pais as Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and member of the Executive Team, effective immediately. Igor brings 20 years of experience in communications software to a role that places customers…

Euronews

Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats

Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.

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Spain unveils climate social plan with €9 billion for energy transition

The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.

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