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Ukraine: opening EU accession talks is an important boost for Zelensky despite Orbán's obstruction

Hungarian prime minister, Victor Orban, threw a major tantrum at the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 14 2023. Essentially doing the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding, he prevented agreement on a major €50 billion (£25.7 billion) financial package for Ukraine.

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Yes, tiredness is ravaging the Ukrainian soldiers I meet. But they never think of giving up

We in Ukraine always knew this would be a long war. To sustain the fight, Zelenskiy must find a way to give those on the frontline a break, says Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

The Guardian - UK

Victorious Orban Troubles EU, Finds Isolation in Brussels

Dancing the victorious waltz on Budapest's stage, EU's rogue star Orban revels in domestic triumph, whilst the echo of isolation whispers within Brussels' ...

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Sunn O))) announce spring '24 shows in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe

Doom-drone duo prepare to rattle Europe's architecture

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Ukraine's Financial Aid Blocked; Survival Fears Rising Amid War

In a grim report, Ukraine faces financial crisis amid Russia conflict. Aid stalled and alliances faltering, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position.

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Senate eyes vote on Ukraine aid and border security as House adjourns – as it happened

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer says negotiators made ‘good progress’ yesterday on funding talks for Ukraine aid and reforming immigration policy

The Guardian - US

Orbán has plenty more chances to play havoc with EU decision-making

Hours after declining to use his veto to block Ukraine accession talks, he exercised it to scupper plan to revamp EU budget

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Genetically modified crops aren't a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says

The European Commission launched a proposal in July 2023 to deregulate a large number of plants manufactured using new genetic techniques.

The Conversation

Support for Ukraine at EU summit 'a victory', Hungary blocks funding

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has blocked €50 billion in EU aid for Ukraine after leaders side-stepped his opposition to agree to open talks with Kyiv on joining the bloc.

Radio France Internationale

Denmark widens investigation over Europe terror plot after 'Hamas members' arrested in Germany

Two suspects are being held in Denmark and four others are the target of a terror investigation

Evening Standard

We've made 'huge progress' on Schengen membership: Bulgarian PM Denkov

Talking Europe sat down with the prime minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov, during a crucial EU summit that approved the start of EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova – but failed to find an agreement on budget support for Ukraine. We take the political temperature in the summit room…

France 24

The EU struggles to unify around a Gaza cease-fire call but work on peace moves continues

A number of European Union leaders are trying to use mounting concern about civilian deaths in Israel’s military offensive against Hamas to rally their partners around a united call for a ceasefire in Gaza

The Independent UK

Ukraine's EU membership talks begin; aid blocked by Hungary

Explore the latest updates on Ukrainian and Russian conflict, the role of the U.S. and EU, and the diplomatic tensions in Palestinian-Israeli relations.

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EU Media Freedom Act and the push to use spyware on journalists

The final trilogue meeting is scheduled for December 15. Here we explore who's pushing for more surveillance on journalists and what's at stake.

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The Independent UK

New border system for entering the EU finally gets 2024 launch date

British travellers to Europe will need to submit fingerprints and facial biometrics

International Business Times

Countries Risk 'Paying Polluters' Billions To Regulate For Climate: UN Expert

An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.

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Putin Confident Amid Ukraine Tensions, EU Opens Membership Talks

Explore the dynamics of Putin's annual press marathon, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, internal EU tensions, and the intriguing behind-the-scenes Kremlin str...

France 24

'We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis': EU Commissioner Sinkevičius

Getting the European Green Deal finished is one of the EU Commission's top priorities in the last few months of the current legislative term. At stake is a major transformation of Europe's economies and societies, which could see the continent become climate neutral by 2050. But while we hear a…

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The Independent UK

EU releasing 5 billion euros to Poland by year's end as new government works to restore rule of law

The Polish prime minister and a top EU leader say that the European Union will by year’s end transfer to Poland the first 5 billion euros in funding that was frozen over democratic backsliding under the previous government in Warsaw

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Netanhayu set to resist any US attempt to rein in Israel’s Gaza destruction

Joe Biden left in a bind as Israel tells US it needs ‘months’ to defeat Hamas. Plus, Ukraine stung after Hungary’s Viktor Orbán blocks EU war funding

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Porsche Will Reportedly Stop Selling The Gas Macan In Most Of Europe

The ban is for the European Union, but Porsche will keep selling in the other European markets.

The Guardian - AU

Hungary blocks €50bn in EU aid for Ukraine hours after membership talks approved

Viktor Orbán says extra money to Kyiv has been vetoed with budget talks now postponed until new year

International Business Times

Georgia Will Fail As Independent State Outside EU: Jailed Ex-leader

Georgia's imprisoned opposition leader and former president Mikheil Saakashvili has warned that Tbilisi's failure to secure European Union membership would put at risk its very existence as an independent nation.

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Orban's Power Play: Halts Ukraine Aid & Threatens EU Accession

A dramatic stand-off unfolds as Hungary's Orban, with a maverick move, thwarts aid for Ukraine, ignites fears of his power to stall Ukraine's EU dreams.

The National (Scotland)

Man sparks debate with independent Scotland's 'influence' claim on Question Time

AN audience member on Question Time appeared to claim that Scotland would have no “influence” if it rejoined the EU as an independent country.

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