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EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to unlock EU cash

Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era.

Euronews · Apr 29

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Orbán may be gone, but his prejudices are now baked into the European political mainstream

EU leaders have normalised once fringe racist narratives in their migration, border control and even foreign policies says Shada Islam, commentator on EU affairs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Turkey steps up as Europe's indispensable and uncomfortable defence partner

Europe is turning to Turkey to fill the security vacuum left by an increasingly unreliable United States. But as Nato's secretary-general was praising Ankara's growing military role this week, the European Commission president was placing Turkey in the same bracket as China and Russia. The contradiction points to a dilemma…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Apr 25

EU leaders vow to boost security and economic ties with Middle East to minimise effect of Iran war

Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, were in Nicosia to meet their European Union counterparts on the sidelines of an EU summit.

Euronews · Apr 24

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War in the Middle East is stressing Europe's hard-learned lessons about fossil fuel dependency from 2022

It’s Europe’s second major energy crisis in just four years. The continent’s reliance on fuel imports is the common thread.

Fortune · Apr 24

The EU’s age verification app has a privacy problem — and it may be more than just a 'bug in an app'

The European Commission promises its app is a secure and private solution to let citizens prove their age without exposing their sensitive data. While it's an improvement compared to many, security experts aren't convinced.

TechRadar · Apr 24

EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Péter Magyar

Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.

Euronews · Apr 23

The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’

Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.

Euronews · Apr 23

Security researchers hacked the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in less than two minutes

Still a far cry from 'actually ready'.

PC Gamer · Apr 21

How does the EU protect minors online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews · Apr 20

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Euronews · Apr 19

EU and Magyar agreed to work together for release of EU cash after weekend talks

Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.

Euronews · Apr 16

EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions

European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the agenda.

Euronews · Apr 16

EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs

The Commission's draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax to help EU capitals deal with soaring energy prices.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Thousands of Students Across the United Kingdom Set to Benefit as European Union Finalizes Erasmus+ 2027 Agreement

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ programme by 2027, restoring academic exchanges with the EU. This move aims to mend post-Brexit relations and enhance educational opportunities.

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Euronews · Apr 15

Is the EU ready to drop unanimous voting?

The decisive defeat of Hungarian leader and EU veto-er-in-chief Viktor Orbán presents the EU with an opportunity to move forward on several key foreign policy issues. But was he the problem? Or is unanimity holding the EU back from defending itself on the world stage?

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Peter Magyar vows swift end to Orban’s rule as pressure mounts to secure EU funding

The new Hungarian leader announced his government could assume power in the first week of May

Euronews · Apr 15

Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

Euronews · Apr 15

Life after Orbán: How his crushing defeat is set to transform EU power dynamics

The Hungarian election has brought the Viktor Orbán era to an abrupt end. His defeat is set to transform the power dynamics at the EU table.

We Got This Covered · Apr 14

‘Victory for democracy’: Trump’s friend Viktor Orbán humiliated after people reject him, Obama leads the celebration

One more far-right pillar down.

We Got This Covered · Apr 13

Trump, Vance, and the Kremlin all backed Orbán, but Hungary’s record voter turnout just handed MAGA its most humiliating defeat yet

His 16-year reign is now over.

Euronews · Apr 13

Von der Leyen aims at 'swift' progress with Magyar. Here's what's still blocked

"There's much work to be done, as Hungary is coming back to the European path," Ursula von der Leyen in the wake of Péter Magyar's resounding victory. Here are the most important files currently blocked.

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