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Renault CEO calls for flexibility in European EV transition timeline
Est. 2minRenault's CEO Luca De Meo expressed doubts over the timeline for transitioning to electric vehicles in Europe, adding the carmaker has to bring down costs if it wants to deliver on its EV goals.
Paris hopes security won’t spoil the party at 2024 Olympics opening
Est. 4minAs Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday (26 July) has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe.
Analysts: Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen
Est. 5minItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision not to back Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission chief was driven by fear of losing rightwing grassroots supporters, analysts say, but may curb her influence over EU choices.
Eight EU member states call for Syria policy reset
Est. 2minA group of eight member states has called on the EU to “review and assess” its approach to Syria ahead of a broader discussion on the situation in the Middle East between Eurpean Union foreign ministers on Monday (22 July).
Russia says its jets prevented US bombers violating border over Barents Sea
Est. 2minRussia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday (21 July) that Russian warplanes prevented two US strategic bombers from violating the state border over the Barents Sea.
Confusion on France’s renewable commitments in national energy, climate plan
Est. 5minIn its integrated national energy-climate plan (PNIEC), France insists on maintaining its "low-carbon energy" targets. However, it is less aggressive than before.
Pilots launch bathroom campaign against one-pilot-only flights
Est. 3minFrom July 20 until 2027, The European Cockpit Association( ECA) will hold an advertisement campaign in the Brussels-Zaventem Airport, to protest against the elimination of one pilot during cruise phase.
Turkey ready to build Cyprus naval base ‘if necessary’: Erdoğan
Est. 2minTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday that his country was ready to build a Cyprus naval base "if necessary", 50 years after Turkish forces invaded the now-divided island.
World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends reelection bid
Est. 5minWorld leaders lined up to pay tribute to US President Joe Biden Sunday (21 July) after he announced he was dropping out of the US presidential race.
Biden ends failing reelection campaign, backs Harris as nominee
Est. 8minUS President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday (21 July) under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's candidate to face Republican Donald Trump in the November election.
Ukraine’s summer send-off
Est. 7minIn this week's edition: Ukraine looks towards autumn diplomacy, Mediterranean commissioner and post-EPC mood.
Poland calls on EU to stress ties with US to counter Russian ‘disinformation’
Est. 3minPoland wants the European Union to launch a campaign in the United States to raise awareness with the American public about the importance of the joint relationship.
Azerbaijan’s president pledges to help French territories secure independence
Est. 2minAzerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pledged on Saturday (20 July) to help France's overseas territories secure independence, the latest in a series of incidents pitting his ex-Soviet state against Paris over long-running conflicts in the Caucasus region.
Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen after Tel Aviv attack
Est. 5minIsraeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's Hodeidah port on Saturday (20 July), killing at least three people and wounding 87, a day after a drone launched by the Iranian-backed group hit Israeli economic hub Tel Aviv.
Slovak PM blasts Ukraine’s Lukoil sanctions as oil flow stops
Est. 2minSlovakia will not be a "hostage" to Ukraine-Russia relations, its Prime Minister Robert Fico told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call on Saturday (20 July), after Kyiv placed Russian group Lukoil on a sanctions list, leading to a halt in deliveries.
EU backs ICJ ruling on ‘illegal’ Israeli occupation
Est. 2minThe top UN court's ruling that Israel's 57-year occupation of Palestinian land was "illegal" is "largely consistent with EU positions", the bloc's foreign policy chief said Saturday (20 July).
Stark divide remains as Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion
Est. 5minCyprus on Saturday (21 July) marked the 50th anniversary of the bloody invasion of the Mediterranean island by Turkish troops with both sides as divided as ever over the territory's future.
CrowdStrike chaos could prompt rethink among investors, customers
Est. 3minAmerican cybersecurity company CrowdStrike became a household name for all the wrong reasons on Friday (19 July), after a botched software update caused havoc around the world.
Zelenskyy attends UK cabinet meeting, renews calls to allow strikes inside Russia
Est. 3minUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed British government ministers on Friday (19 July), a rare appearance by a foreign leader at a cabinet meeting that new Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will underline London's support for Kyiv.
Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years in sham trial
Est. 6minA Russian court found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage on Friday (19 July) and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security penal colony in what his employer, the Wall Street Journal, called "a disgraceful sham conviction."
Chinese wind turbine-makers move into Europe as trade tensions flare
Est. 5minChinese wind turbine-makers this month clinched their first order in Germany, as they build momentum in the European market and add to concern in the EU industry that it faces an existential threat.
Nearly a quarter of all children in the EU are at risk of poverty
Est. 2minEurostat has found that almost 20 million children in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023.
Failing to become PM, France’s Bardella seeks international stature in EU Parliament
Est. 3minThe chairman of the new far-right group Patriots for Europe (PfE), Frenchman Jordan Bardella, will take a seat on the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET), which, according to his entourage, is an opportunity for him to gain a firmer foothold on international issues.
Money talks: Von der Leyen’s winning pledges for Europe
Est. 14minEurope's insurance sector became the latest to join the chorus of EU interest groups calling on the next Commission to foster a more pro-business regulatory framework - first and foremost, by following through with its pledge to slash reporting obligations by 25%.