The European Union is worried. A big deal between two mining companies, MMG and Anglo American, might mess up Europe's supply of a crucial mineral called ferronickel. This mineral is super important for making high-quality, low-emission stainless steel. That's the kind of steel many industries rely
Georgia's journey to join the European Union has hit a snag. The EU's latest report card on the country's progress is not pretty. It says Georgia is moving away from, not towards, EU membership. The EU's ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, didn't mince words. He called the report's findings "d
Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods
In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of Russian investors find themselves in a tricky situation. Their assets, held in European depositories, have been frozen, leaving them in a state of uncertainty. The European Union is currently considering using these frozen funds, including
Kyrgyzstan is not happy with the EU's latest sanctions. The country feels targeted unfairly and wants to talk things out. The EU's new sanctions list includes some Kyrgyz banks and companies. Kyrgyzstan says it follows all international rules and wants an independent check to prove it. The EU's san
EU leaders made a big promise to help Ukraine with money for the next two years. This includes funds for its military and defense. However, they didn't agree on using the frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a huge loan. Belgium had some concerns about this plan. The EU leaders asked the European
Ireland is on the brink of a significant political change. Catherine Connolly, a well-known left-wing independent politician, is likely to become the next president. This would be a big deal because it shows many people are not happy with the current government. Connolly is not your typical politic
Russia is keeping a close eye on the European Union's actions regarding frozen Russian assets. However, they are not currently planning to take any European assets, such as companies or banks. This stance could change if the EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets. A high-ranking official f
Ukraine is pushing back against Europe's proposed conditions on a massive loan backed by frozen Russian assets. The country argues that it needs full control over how to use the $163 billion to defend itself, rebuild, and compensate victims. Some European nations want to limit the loan's use to buy
The European Union is pushing for a new plan to inspect Russia's hidden oil tankers, known as the "shadow fleet. " This move is part of the EU's effort to cut off Russia's oil money, which is being used to fund the war in Ukraine. The EU's diplomatic team is asking member countries to support this p
