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in EuropeAustria says Russia to chop off fuel provides on Saturday
It’s unclear whether or not Russia has carried by way of with the risk, Euronews reported on Saturday. Gazprom is sending fuel to Europe by way of Ukraine at regular ranges, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Nehammer mentioned on Friday that Austria has a safe provide of different gasoline and that “nobody will freeze this winter, […] More
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in EuropeOrbán scoffs at thought Romania is healthier than Hungary
“Anyone who claims that Romanians are higher off than us ought to transfer there,” Orbán mentioned, including that he could be completely happy to debate anybody who thinks that life is healthier in Romania. Romania has lagged behind Hungary’s financial system for many years, however in recent times information exhibits that the nation has caught […] More
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in EuropeSlovak minister slams college students who dressed up as Fico voters for Halloween
He blamed the opposition politicians for misusing youngsters for “political propaganda” as “the Nazi and the Communists did.” With grey wigs, drawn-on wrinkles and glasses, the scholars held up “I like Fico” banners, parodying older supporters who’re probably the most important voter teams for the populist ruling coalition’s Smer party, represented by Fico. “I condemn […] More
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in EuropePM Fico a ‘treacherous ferret’ for showing on Russian TV, former Slovak chief says
Former Slovak chief Igor Matovič didn’t mince phrases in deploring an look by the nation’s present Prime Minister Robert Fico on Russia’s state-owned Rossiya 1 TV channel on Wednesday. “What a horrible treacherous ferret,” mentioned Matovič, who served because the nation’s prime minister between 2020 and 2021, in a put up on Facebook. The pro-Russian […] More
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in EuropeTrump allies rage at UK Labour assist for Kamala Harris. There’s extra to come back
“A Trump victory in November would provoke ultra-nationalist events throughout Europe, placing in danger Germany’s shaky governing coalition in subsequent yr’s election and presumably leaving Starmer because the final main center-left chief standing on the continent,” stated Will Marshall, founding father of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) in Washington. “The big black gap spinning on […] More
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in EuropeEU and NATO provide Zelenskyy fulsome meals — and certified assist for his victory plan
On substance, the EU had little to supply Kyiv. With Hungary objecting, the bloc didn’t unblock frozen Russian belongings as loans for Ukraine. Zelenskyy additionally met with Robert Fico, the prime minister of Slovakia, one other more and more pro-Russia nation like Hungary. His Brussels tour started within the European Council. Despite a worsening scenario […] More
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in EuropeUkraine won’t ever be a part of NATO on my watch, says Slovakia PM Fico
Fico’s feedback distinction sharply with the stance of Mark Rutte, NATO’s new secretary-general, who stated Thursday that “Ukraine is nearer to NATO than ever earlier than, and can proceed on this path till you turn into a member of our alliance.” Under NATO’s 1949 founding treaty, selections on enlargement are made “by unanimous settlement,” that […] More
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in EuropeScholz forces German ‘no’ vote in Chinese EV obligation saga
In a non-binding vote in July, solely Cyprus, Hungary, Malta and Slovakia voted in opposition to the measures, which are supposed to counter unfair Chinese state subsidies for its EV sector. | Adek Berry/AFP by way of Getty Images The shock German nein would possibly sway different EU nations to comply with go well with, […] More
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in EuropeCenter proper will get its manner as golden boy Hansen lands EU farm job
Hansen’s remit would cowl meals safety — a key concern addressed in a strategic farming dialogue that von der Leyen has held this yr that she needs to transform right into a 100-day motion plan for agriculture. But meals security — which incorporates points like pesticides and genetically modified crops — would stay together with […] More
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in EuropeRussian oil deal proves Hungary vitality disaster fears unfounded, EU says
In a blistering assault on Brussels the day earlier than, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár praised the Hungarian workaround, which will even assure the move of Russian crude to his personal nation. “Russian oil will proceed to move to us, which is sweet information for Slovak motorists and your entire economic system,” he mentioned on […] More
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in EuropeVon der Leyen’s new Commission: The 24 names we all know thus far
The deadline for placing ahead names for the following European Commission is the top of August. With that date approaching quick, and now that Ursula von der Leyen is again from her summer time vacation in Germany, listed below are the nominees thus far (do not forget that all of them, aside from von der […] More
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in EuropeHungary urges Ukraine to OK Russian oil loophole
Hungary final month referred to as on the EU to drive Ukraine to again down over the sanctions, which it claims quantity to vitality blackmail. The EU, nevertheless, declined to interact, indicating there have been a number of choices to make sure oil would nonetheless circulate. Now Gulyás is asking on Kyiv to approve a […] More
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