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Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Independence Jeopardized by Lawmakers, EU Raises Alarm

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Independence Jeopardized by Lawmakers, EU Raises Alarm

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Independence Jeopardized by Lawmakers, EU Raises Alarm Ukrainian lawmakers have passed a controversial bill effectively dismantling the independence of the nation’s key anti-corruption agencies, drawing immediate and strong condemnation from the European Union. Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), sharply criticized the move, stating, “Anti-corruption infrastructure was just destroyed by our own lawmakers. In fact, this is not only a conflict of interest but also a threat to Ukraine’s EU integration.” The vote…

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could ‘Wipe Out’ Trade as August 1 Deadline Looms

EU Warns US Tariffs Could ‘Wipe Out’ Trade as August 1 Deadline Looms

EU Warns US Tariffs Could ‘Wipe Out’ Trade as August 1 Deadline Looms The European Union has issued a stark warning that its extensive trade relationship with the United States could be “effectively wiped out” if Washington proceeds with its threat to impose a 30% tariff on goods imported from the bloc. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič stated that a tariff at or above 30% would practically prohibit trade, making it “almost impossible” for current trade levels to continue if…

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European Leaders Urge Immediate Private Investment for Ukraine’s Reconstruction at Rome Summit

European Leaders Urge Immediate Private Investment for Ukraine’s Reconstruction at Rome Summit

European Leaders Urge Immediate Private Investment for Ukraine’s Reconstruction at Rome Summit ROME – European leaders convened Thursday in Rome, urging private businesses and equity funds to immediately invest in rebuilding Ukraine, even as Russia intensifies its war. The annual Ukraine Recovery Conference, co-hosted by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aims to unlock over 10 billion euros (approximately $12 billion) in investments, amidst ongoing uncertainties regarding U.S. defense commitments to Kyiv. Opening the proceedings, Meloni emphasized,…

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US-EU Trade Deal at Brink: Tariffs Loom as July 9 Deadline Nears

US-EU Trade Deal at Brink: Tariffs Loom as July 9 Deadline Nears

US-EU Trade Deal at Brink: Tariffs Loom as July 9 Deadline Nears With just five days remaining until a critical July 9 deadline, the United States and the European Union are locked in intense negotiations to avert a potential trade war. Failure to reach an agreement could trigger the full implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump‘s ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ potentially hitting EU goods imported into the U.S. with duties as high as 50%. The looming deadline follows a 90-day reprieve on…

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EU Climate Showdown Today: Commissioners Debate Contentious 2040 Target Amidst Internal Divisions

EU Climate Showdown Today: Commissioners Debate Contentious 2040 Target Amidst Internal Divisions

EU Climate Showdown Today: Commissioners Debate Contentious 2040 Target Amidst Internal Divisions Brussels is buzzing today as European Union commissioners gather for a critical meeting to finalize the bloc’s ambitious 2040 climate target. The high-stakes discussion comes after intense internal divisions surfaced during preliminary talks earlier this week, with numerous officials expressing deep reservations about the proposal’s timing and scope. Sources close to the Commission revealed that a Monday meeting of chiefs of staff saw nearly half of the commissioners’…

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Record 200,000 Defy Orban’s Warnings at Budapest Pride

Record 200,000 Defy Orban’s Warnings at Budapest Pride

Record 200,000 Defy Orban’s Warnings at Budapest Pride Budapest witnessed a historic turnout at its annual Pride march today, with an estimated 200,000 participants defying Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s legal threats against LGBTQ+ rights activists. The unprecedented crowds marched in defiance of a new “child protection” law that restricts gatherings perceived as promoting homosexuality, which police had cited in issuing a ban. Despite Orban downplaying the potential for violence, he warned of significant legal repercussions for attendees, including fines…

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