Tag: EU
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Hungarian and Serbian elections reinforced pro-Putin leaders' power, with Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic winning overwhelming parliamentary victories. Their wins highlight growing autocratic tendencies in Europe and demonstrate Russia's continued influence in the region through aligned political leadership.
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence agencies are taking an unusually public role in the Ukraine war, with US and British officials openly sharing assessments about Russian military challenges, including claims that Putin is being misled about his troops' performance and that soldiers are demoralized and refusing orders.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to do the same.
Lithuania has completely eliminated Russian gas imports, marking a significant milestone in energy independence. The country's energy ministry announced the move as a response to Russia's energy blackmail and ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Eurostat reports eurozone inflation surged to 7.5% in March, the highest since 1997, as rising energy prices and the Ukraine war squeeze consumer spending. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking inflation, reflecting global economic challenges and increasing cost of living pressures.
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
A massive cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine's government disrupted internet services across Europe, knocking offline tens of thousands of broadband users from Poland to France and impacting remote access to wind turbines.
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discuss reducing Europe's 40% reliance on Russian gas, driven by the Ukraine conflict. The deal aims to swiftly cut economic ties with Moscow and reshape energy dynamics in response to the ongoing war.
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
The United States and European Union have signed a preliminary data transfer agreement, allowing European personal information to be stored in the U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen announced the breakthrough during Biden's Brussels visit, bringing relief to thousands of companies.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
President Biden and Western allies announced new sanctions, humanitarian aid, and refugee support for Ukraine. The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and provide $1 billion in critical supplies, while leaders discuss potential responses to escalating Russian aggression.
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
European Union leaders accused Russian forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine, focusing on attacks in Mariupol that have resulted in significant civilian deaths. Despite strong condemnation, new sanctions appear unlikely at this time.
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced an ambitious $88 billion investment plan to expand semiconductor manufacturing across Europe, targeting Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. The decade-long strategy seeks to address global chip supply challenges and meet growing demand for advanced semiconductor technologies.
