The EU must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine
By Martin Banks MEPs say the EU is now Ukraine’s primary strategic ally and must help the country uphold its right to self-defence.
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March 13, 2025 Full blown trade war escalates between US and EU
By Martin Banks The EU Commission says it “regrets” the US decision to impose tariffs against European companies.
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CYPRUS
March 8, 2025 Cyprus records largest percentage of women in master’s studies in EU
Cyprus had the largest share of women following master’s studies among EU member states in 2022, along with the second largest share of doctorate students, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union.
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EUROPE
March 5, 2025 EU puts spotlight on steel sector
By Martin Banks EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Steel sector.
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ECONOMY
February 24, 2025 EU may trip up Greek fiscal request
The government expects fiscal breathing space, within reasonable limits and without jeopardizing fiscal discipline, from the European Commission’s proposal to exempt defense investments from the spending limit of the new Stability Pact, by activating the escape clause.
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EUROPE
February 18, 2025 The EU says the war in Ukraine is now at a “critical moment.”
By Martin Banks The claim, by commission head Ursula von der Leyen, comes with key talks now underway between the U.S and Russia aimed at resolving the bitter war.
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EUROPE
February 15, 2025 EU says Russia is the big threat, but US Vice President Vance disagrees
“What I worry about is the threat from within: the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the USA,” JD Vance said.
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EUROPE
February 10, 2025 EU is facing an “animal welfare crisis” – event told
By Martin Banks An EU commissioner says that the “modernisation” of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss.”
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POLITICS
February 7, 2025 More than half of Brits think the UK should get closer to the EU – new survey
By Martin Banks A new survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) says that both the European Union and Britain want closer ties.
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EUROPE
February 5, 2025 Get close to the EU, majority of Brits tell the Government
By Martin Banks Both the EU and UK want closer ties, says a survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
