European Union

Zelenskyy Imposes Sanctions On Georgian Officials, Accusing Them Of Pro-Russian Actions

05 Dec 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that he had imposed sanctions on 19 individuals, including former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili and several key figures in Georgia's government. The move follows escalating tensions between Georgia's ruling party and its opposition, who accuse the government of increasingly authoritarian and pro-Russian...

Tensions Boil Over In Tbilisi: Pro-EU Protests Met With Tear Gas And Water Cannons

02 Dec 2024

Georgia police in capital deployed water cannons and tear gas early Monday to disperse protesters opposing the government’s decision to pause talks on joining the European Union. Several demonstrators were detained during the clashes, as per the Russian news agencies. For days, thousands of Georgians have been rallying against the...

Piyush Goyal Voices Disappointment Over the EU’s CBAM and Deforestation Regulation

28 Nov 2024

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has strongly opposed the European Union's (EU) green economy regulations, arguing that they are unjust and violate the principle of "Common but Differentiated Responsibilities" (CBDR). Speaking at a press conference in Delhi on Thursday, Goyal criticized the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU...

EU Transfers 1.5 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets To Ukraine

26 Jul 2024

European Union has transferred 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on the social media platform X on Friday. "Today we transfer 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from immobilized Russian assets to the defense and reconstruction of Ukraine....

EU Strips Hungary Of Role To Host Foreign And Defence Ministers Meeting

23 Jul 2024

EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has removed Hungary's right to host the upcoming meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers due to the country's controversial stance on the war in Ukraine. The decision follows Hungary's recent assumption of the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, a...

EU And Serbia Sign Battery Materials Deal Amidst Controversy

19 Jul 2024

The European Union and Serbia are set to finalize a deal on battery materials during a "critical raw materials summit" on Friday. The summit in Belgrade will be attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic. The memorandum of understanding is a...

EU Officials Boycott Hungary’s Meetings Amid Pro-Russian Diplomacy

16 Jul 2024

Top EU officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary during its EU rotating presidency, following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's unauthorized meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine. This decision, announced by European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer on Monday, reflects the growing frustration among European partners. The European Commission president,...

Orban’s Historic Visit To Ukraine Amidst European Diplomatic Milestones

02 Jul 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion began on 24 February 2022. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss peace in Europe and relations between Hungary and Ukraine. This visit happened on Tuesday and is notable because Orban has often opposed...

PIA Pakistani Air Carrier: EU Maintains Ban

03 Jun 2024

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its decision to maintain the ban on PIA Pakistani air carrier, including other air carriers, following a detailed review by the EU Air Safety Committee. The decision, reported by ARY News, highlights continued safety concerns despite some improvements in Pakistan's aviation oversight. After a...

Explained: Why Is The EU Probing Facebook And Instagram?

18 May 2024

Due to concerns that Meta is not adequately safeguarding children on its platform, the European Union has launched a new investigation into the company's Facebook and Instagram accounts. If found guilty, Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its global yearly turnover. The recommendation engines on Facebook and...

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