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Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks
europe5 hours ago

Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks

Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on restarting EU accession talks, reviving interest in joining the bloc after Reykjavik paused negotiations in 2013. A rise in living costs and the war in Ukraine helped rekindle interest, and the government says reopening talks could open opportunities and deepen European integration, even though Iceland already participates in the EU’s single market, Schengen, and the European Free Trade Association alongside NATO membership.

via Reuters|
#diplomacy#eu#eu-accession
Merz Heads to Beijing as Germany Faces the China Shock
world1 day ago

Merz Heads to Beijing as Germany Faces the China Shock

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Beijing amid the expanding 'China shock' that has turned China from a growth engine into a strategic headache for Germany, with a 2025 trade deficit near €90 billion and about 10,000 manufacturing jobs lost each month; industry leaders call for tougher action on subsidies and de-risking of supply chains, while Merz tries to balance engagement with the risk of rising protectionism in a tense global trade environment.

via politico.eu|
#china#eu#germany
EU unity under strain as Hungary vetoes Ukraine loan over energy row
world2 days ago

EU unity under strain as Hungary vetoes Ukraine loan over energy row

EU leaders condemned Hungary for vetoing one element of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine amid a Druzhba pipeline energy dispute, arguing the move breaches sincere cooperation and threatens bloc unity. With the other two loan regulations approved and sanctions on Russia still pending, the EU is pressing Hungary to respect collective decisions while also debating voting-rule reforms, as Kyiv stresses the urgency of funding and Hungary’s election timing influences its stance.

via Euronews.com|
#druzhba-pipeline#eu#hungary
Hungary stalls EU Ukraine loan and Russian sanctions over oil-pipeline row
world2 days ago

Hungary stalls EU Ukraine loan and Russian sanctions over oil-pipeline row

Hungary’s vetoes on a €90 billion Ukraine loan and a new Russia sanctions package, tied to a Druzhba oil-pipeline dispute, paralyze EU action as Budapest accuses Kyiv of disrupting oil transit. Kyiv seeks non-Russian transit options, while Brussels weighs energy security ahead of Hungary’s April elections and an upcoming crisis meeting with Croatia considering the Adriatic pipeline.

via Euronews.com|
#eu#hungary#oil
Ukraine’s Winning Path: Attrition, Economy, and EU Membership
world3 days ago

Ukraine’s Winning Path: Attrition, Economy, and EU Membership

Analyst Phillips P. O’Brien argues Ukraine’s path to victory rests on a strategic attrition plan that aims to inflict large Russian casualties—potentially 50,000 per month in 2026—while wrecking Russia’s war economy and cutting off logistics, paired with political aims to secure sovereignty and a fast track to EU membership; success hinges on robust Western support, adoption of long-range capabilities, and shifting focus from battlefield lines to strategic outcomes.

via Daily Kos|
#eu#nato#russia
Rubio’s Orbán endorsement fans EU fears of US-backed disunity in Europe
world6 days ago

Rubio’s Orbán endorsement fans EU fears of US-backed disunity in Europe

At Munich, Marco Rubio told Viktor Orbán that US-Hungary relations were in a "golden age" and floated possible support, including keeping Hungary’s exemptions from sanctions on Russian energy. The remarks are seen in Brussels as an attempt to sway Hungary’s election and to sow disunity within the EU amid tensions over Ukraine, defence, and trade. Analysts warn the move signals bipartisan U.S. backing for right‑wing figures and a shift toward a more openly transactional transatlantic stance, prompting diplomats to stress the goal of reinforced EU unity as the core response.

via The Guardian|
#eu#hungary#orban
France Sparks EU backlash over Šuica's trip to Trump's Board of Peace
europe6 days ago

France Sparks EU backlash over Šuica's trip to Trump's Board of Peace

France led objections among EU capitals after European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica attended the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Washington, with diplomats warning the move lacked a proper mandate and could be read as endorsing a US-led initiative; the Commission insists it will not join the board but wants to stay engaged on Gaza reconstruction, highlighting tensions over foreign policy prerogatives and the board’s scope as ministers prepare to discuss the issue next week.

via Euronews.com|
#board-of-peace#dubravka-suica#eu
EU opens formal probe into Shein over illegal products and opaque recommendations
business8 days ago

EU opens formal probe into Shein over illegal products and opaque recommendations

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Shein for suspected breaches of EU law, including illegal products (such as childlike sex dolls and weapons), addictive design features, and opaque recommender systems under the Digital Services Act; the probe will assess compliance and transparency, with a ban considered only as a last resort if Shein does not cooperate.

via The Guardian|
#business#consumer-protection#dsa