Hungary’s Orban accuses EU, US of meddling in 2022 elections | Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Brussels and Washington of trying to meddle in Hungarian politics in advance of a parliamentary election in April next year.

EU leaders endorse temporary measures to manage energy crisis - China.org.cn

The leaders of the European Union (EU) member states have endorsed a package of measures to deal with the immediate effects of the spike in energy prices, the European Council said on Friday.

Crise entre l'UE et la Pologne : les tensions avec Varsovie à l'agenda du sommet européen

 

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Turkey-EU ties face uncertainty as German Chancellor Merkel stepping down - China.org.cn

Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel's departure from the European political scene may cast a shadow over the difficult relationship between Turkey and the European Union (EU), experts said.

Illegal border crossings to EU rose 68% in first 9 months of 2021: Frontex

EU’s borders have seen a 68% increase in illegal crossings in the first nine months of 2021, with the Eastern Mediterranean the only route with a decrease, Frontex said Friday.

Brexit: Šefčovič says EU will not renegotiate NI Protocol - BBC News

European Commission Vice-President Maros Šefčovič has said he is "not ready to renegotiate" the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis - BBC News

The European Commission has announced a package of measures to alleviate an energy price surge that has sent bills skyrocketing across Europe.

France, Ten EU Nations Call for A Common Front against Britain - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – France has rallied its European allies to present a 'common front' against the UK in the row over post-Brexit fishing licenses.

Brexit: UK dismissal of NI protocol solutions 'more serious' - BBC News

Ireland's foreign minister has accused the UK of repeatedly dismissing EU proposals on the Northern Ireland Protocol before they are published.

Poland’s top court rules against primacy of EU law, deeping dispute with Brussels • FRANCE 24

 

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Five European countries call for probe into soaring gas prices as they continue to smash historic highs — RT

 

France, Spain, Czechia, Romania and Greece are calling for an investigation into the causes of the record-high growth of gas prices on the continent, according to a joint statement published by Bloomberg’s Javier Blas on Twitter.

Fishing rights row: France warns UK bilateral cooperation at risk - BBC News

France has intensified pressure on the UK over post-Brexit fishing rights, warning bilateral cooperation could be at risk.

France imposes price freeze as natural gas prices soar across Europe • FRANCE 24 English

 

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EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid submarine deal fallout - The Jerusalem post

Australia's Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said on Friday talks with the European Union over a trade deal have been postponed, as a row over Canberra's decision to cancel a $40 billion deal with France escalates.

Serbia, Kosovo Reach Agreement on De-Escalation at Border - FARS

(FNA)- Serbia and Kosovo have reached an agreement to ease the situation on their border, an EU official confirmed on Thursday.

France condemns 'unacceptable' post-Brexit fishing moves by UK • FRANCE 24

 

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Greece, France tout European defence autonomy with warships deal

 

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EU announces new Indo-Pacific strategy - China.org.cn

The European Union (EU) on Thursday unveiled a new strategy for enhancing its economic, political and defense existence in the Indo-Pacific region, vowing to cooperate with all actors in the region and seek no confrontation.

Sabbagh: Need to lift siege imposed by US and EU on Syrian People – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Bassam Sabbagh, renewed the necessity of immediately lift the illegitimate blockade imposed by the US and the EU on the Syrian people.

EU Pledges To Help Libya Improve Security, Border Management - Borrell - UrduPoint

The European Union is interested in increasing cooperation with Libya on border management and security, including with the involvement of EU forces already present on the ground, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said following his visit to Tripoli.