EU plans major new investment in pan-European reporting
By Martin Banks The EU has launched a multi-million-euro initiative aimed at “improving the quality” of news gathering at EU level.
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April 16, 2026 EU urged to “stand with” Serbian people
By Martin Banks The European Green Party (EGP) has warned that Serbia’s European path is being “actively undermined by the government.”
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GEOPOLITICS
April 14, 2026 Turkish foreign minister criticizes Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday criticized Greece and Cyprus over their cooperation with Israel, warning it could heighten regional tensions, in an interview with Anadolu news agency.
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EUROPE
April 2, 2026 War-torn Ukraine receives more cash aid from EU
By Martin Banks The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Russian Central Bank (RSB), held by central securities depositories (CSDs).
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EUROPE
March 30, 2026 New anti-corruption rules only a “first step”
By Martin Banks The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a “first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 26, 2026 EC chief hails “mateship” with Australia
By Martin Banks A new trade deal between the EU and Australia has been hailed as an “important” step towards strengthening economic ties between the two sides.
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ECONOMY
March 10, 2026 Energy rates are key on the Eurogroup agenda
National Economy and Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis was in Brussels on Monday to participate in the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings, as well as in the extraordinary videoconference of the G7 finance ministers that will precede the meeting of the eurozone finance ministers.
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EUROPE
March 6, 2026 Exposure to global price swings has “increased sharply” – report
By Martin Banks The EU is falling behind its key competitors in Research and Development (R&D), a new report claims.
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EUROPE
March 4, 2026 EU and UK urged to step up “re-set” efforts
By Martin Banks MEPs from across the political divide have called for the proclaimed EU–UK “reset” to be “decisively accelerated”.
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EUROPE
March 3, 2026 EU urges all sides in Iran conflict to “exercise maximum restraint”
By Martin Banks Developments in Iran are “greatly concerning,” says the EU.
