EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union on Friday indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.

European states flanking Russia push to keep defence high on EU agenda

European Union nations that face Russia and its ally Belarus on NATO's eastern flank called for the EU to take a bigger role in enhancing the continent's defence and security, the leaders of eight countries said as they met in Helsinki on Tuesday.

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

BRUSSELS (AP) — Over the course of 2025, a new reality has sunk in for Europe. The United States, long its strongest ally, has chipped away at the European Union’s unity, economies, security and even its democracies, setting the backdrop for an EU summit this week at the end of an exceptionally trying year.

The EU Blinked And Gas Cars Live To See Another Generation

In practice, this opens the door for pure ICE cars, mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and range extenders to continue existing alongside EVs and hydrogen vehicles. Importantly, this revised proposal doesn’t include a new sunset date for combustion engines.

EU targets Russia’s shadow fleet with new sanctions, hitting businessmen and companies

Oil revenue is a key part of Russia’s economy, allowing President Vladimir Putin to pour money into the war effort against Ukraine without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.

EU’s Entry/Exit System delays mean passengers are missing flights. Can travel insurance help?

Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.View on euronews

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

Cyprus joined the EU in 2004 as a war-divided island and could offer Ukraine a blueprint for accession. The island will take over the EU’s rotating presidency from Denmark on Jan. 1 and has promised to continue work on Ukraine’s bid.

US threatens to retaliate against EU firms over digital tax

The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent companies, including Accenture Plc, Siemens AG and Spotify Technology SA,
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