The European Union - Page 30

February 6, 2024

Farmers block Spanish highways in protest of European Union bureaucracy

Farmers in Spain are driving tractors and other equipment onto highways, blocking traffic in a demonstration against climate regulations passed by the European Union.

February 6, 2024

Dublin sees heavy police presence, 11 arrests amid 'Irish Lives Matter' march against mass migration

Dublin demonstrators carried signs stating "Ireland is Full" and "Irish Lives Matter" Monday in protest of the mass influx of migrants accommodated by the government.

February 5, 2024

Farmers flood Bulgaria's capital protesting EU regulations, high energy costs

Hundreds of Bulgarian farmers took to the capital to protest the government's response to challenges they face, like increased imports of foreign farm products

February 2, 2024

US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership 'without further delay'

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the last NATO leader who has not yet approved Sweden's membership application. U.S. lawmakers have issued a statement calling for immediate action.

February 1, 2024

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government's plan to close the special prosecutor's office

Protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the nation's penal code have now spread to 31 cities and towns, as public backlash grows.

February 1, 2024

EU must do more to stop Red Sea attacks, says foreign minister: 'Just striking the Houthis won't do enough'

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said the European Union's strategy has been "wrong" and that it needs to increase pressure to stop attacks in the Red Sea.

February 1, 2024

European Union leaders seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto threat

The leaders of the 27 European Union countries have reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a $54 billion support package, despite initial threats from Hungary to veto the move.

February 1, 2024

EU agrees to new $54 billion aid package for Ukraine overcoming Hungary’s veto threat

The European Union has agreed on a €50 billion ($54 billion) financial aid package to Ukraine despite staunch objections from Hungary in December and in recent days

January 31, 2024

Kosovo to make euro its only currency, even in Serb-dominated areas, raising concern in West

Kosovo plans to make the euro its only currency, abolishing the use of Serbia's dinar among its ethnic Serb minority. Western nations are concerned about increasing tensions.

January 31, 2024

European Union leaders focus on securing agreement with Hungary over war support package for Ukraine

At an upcoming European Union summit, leaders will address Hungary's veto of a $54 billion war support package for Ukraine, citing Hungary's close ties to Russia.