No, Germany is not imposing a ‘solidarity tax’ to fund Ukraine and Israel
Satirical content undermining the recently-installed German government is sparking the spread of disinformation on TikTok. Read More
France’s Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda
The French leader is set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending political talks and royal ceremony. Read More
EU Parliament confidence vote: Where do parties stand on von der Leyen?
Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen’s Commission. But she was not spared from criticism. Read More
Trump says US to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in deliveries
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine has “to be able to defend” itself, as his comments contradict a last week’s decision to pause key weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Read More
‘Donor fatigue’ demands smarter global humanitarian aid spending, says Barroso
As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap. Read More
Switzerland indicts two men on charges of spreading so-called Islamic State ideology
The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering. Read More
Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe
Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen slams ‘Russian puppets’ as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
“We can never let extremists rewrite history,” Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure. Read More
Nineteen EU countries call for ‘simplification’ of EU Deforestation Law
Nineteen member states called for the ‘simplification’ and postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation law, amid criticism from civil society over the move. Read More
EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions
The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s…