France’s president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were ‘constructive’
On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv. Read More
The trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package
Good morning. Angela Skujins holding this Tuesday’s newsletter pen, where we dive into the battle lines that continue to be drawn over Russian sanctions, and why a Mediterranean minister is…
Ukraine opposes political delistings from EU Russia sanctions, deputy PM says
Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, said Russia must take “real, concrete” steps towards peace before the European Union considers “any easing of sanctions”. Read…
Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says
The EU has to “find the adequate resources” to fund “innovative” solutions to the bloc’s migration challenges, such as offshore migrant return hubs, Greece’s deputy foreign minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou has…
When should you fly the nest? Here are the Europeans living longest with their parents
Amid rising property prices in Europe, the average age to leave the parental home is 26, but there’s a huge north-south gap in Europe, with people in Spain, Italy, Croatia…
As Russian strikes destroy millions of books, Ukraine’s literary future hangs in the balance
More than 13 million books, a third of the country’s annual print run, were destroyed in two months this summer, causing at least €34.2 million in damage, the Ministry of…
Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions
Trump and Zelenskyy are set to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU Ambassadors have failed to agree on extending Russia sanctions…
Latvia blocks deal to remove Usmanov from EU sanctions list
The French push to remove Uzbek-Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list was stopped by Latvia at the last minute. Read More
EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids
The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows “mini accounts” for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and…
Spain seizes two tonnes of cocaine from yacht linked to Balkans drug network
Spain’s Tax Agency and French customs seized the drugs in the Atlantic and arrested four crew members of the yacht and the ringleader based in Girona. Read More