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Pressure grows within EPP to expel Vučić’s SNS party

The EU’s largest political family linked the participation of senior Serbian officials at Mladić’s funeral to its ongoing scrutiny of the Serbian Progressive Party, which could ultimately lead to its suspension or expulsion from the EPP.

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UK PM Burnham to lay out 'options' for EU relations later this year

The country's divisive 2016 vote to leave the EU has once again been thrust under the spotlight this year amid mounting calls from leading Labour figures for Britain to re-enter the bloc.

Business

Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market

From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide

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‘Climate change is very much related to travel costs,’ says tourism chief

European Travel Commission CEO Eduardo Santander says rising travel costs, labour shortages and climate change are putting pressure on Europe’s tourism industry.

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Europe in Motion

KIDS Act: Do Europeans support banning social media for children?

Some 91% of Europeans agree on tightening social media regulation for children, with a blanket ban emerging as the most widely backed measure.

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Pope urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles

In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.

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Ukraine turns to allies after it cuts funding gap to $20bn

Kyiv is turning to international partners to help cover its wartime spending needs, with Brussels set to bring together donor countries and financial institutions on Tuesday.

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Serbia's president resigns to run for prime minister in snap vote

The ballot in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vučić’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent.

Europe in Motion

Is Europe succeeding at closing the gender gap between men and women?

Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.

Europe Today

Ukraine funding gap looms over EU defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

Europe News

Why the EU is unlikely to slash its diplomatic delegations

The EU is unlikely to cut its diplomatic delegations despite budget pressure. The network, already being restructured, is vital for smaller member states and European companies.

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Ceuta crisis reignites debate over suspending the EU’s right to asylum

UN Refugee Agency, civil society groups and left-wing MEPs fear any proposal to suspend the right of asylum could enable illegal pushbacks, potentially exposing migrants to violence, torture or death.

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EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6bn in Ukraine aid

The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.

Tech News

Could the EU AI Act deter 'housefishing' in European real estate?

AI-enhanced images in real estate listings are emerging across Europe. The new EU AI Act aims to help transparency.

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Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft

European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.

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Brussels presses Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch

The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance.

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EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova

The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an asset freeze, both of which she challenged.

Economy

ECB speeches and interviews move markets as much as policy decisions

Markets react not only to ECB policy decisions but also to policymaker speeches and interviews, whose cumulative impact can rival formal announcements, new research finds.

Economy

Europe misses out on €120 billion in investment a year, report finds

Different national rules and systems for transport, energy, technology and skills are holding back investment across Europe, a new study argues.

Business

Finance Watch warns of online tactics influencing retail investors

Online design tactics can influence consumers and retail investors, including minors, to make decisions that may not be in their best interests, while making information about potential risks less prominent, Finance Watch has warned.