US dismisses Putin’s idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine
The Russian leader suggested that Ukraine be under temporary UN control until a “competent” government was elected, despite it being contrary to Ukrainian law. Read More
Big Pharma versus the EU: who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU’s court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment. Read More
Ukraine’s drone tech crucial to frontline superiority, digital transformation minister says
Drones battling drones, fibre-optic warfare, and an AI-driven battlefield – Ukraine’s digital war strategy is evolving fast. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke to Euronews on how technology is shaping Ukraine’s fight…
Governments losing patience with European Commission over delayed 2040 climate target proposal
With some clear exceptions, there appears to be broad support among European governments to open negotiations on a 2040 emissions reduction target as soon as possible – but enthusiasm for…
How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing across the bloc?
The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and ‘less red tape.’ Read More
Cyprus says it will adopt FBI guidance on tackling financial crime and sanctions evasion
A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation.…
Dictators only understand language of ‘power or strength’, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation. Read More
EU Commission preparing ‘well calibrated’ retaliation to US tariffs
As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the…
German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat
The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies. Read More
Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices
The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills –…