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July 19, 2023

Ukrainian grain export ban extended by 5 EU countries in effort to protect farmers' interests

Ukrainian grain export bans are being extended by five European Union countries in an effort to protect the interests of the farmers in the countries.

July 18, 2023

Leaders from EU, Latin America hold first summit in 8 years with hopes of rekindling relationship

Latin American and European Union leaders met for the opening day of their first summit in eight years. The meeting will be a success if the groups agree to meet more often.

July 17, 2023

Western Balkan leaders meet in Albania, discuss EU membership push

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday hosted leaders of several Balkan counterparts in Tirana to discuss the nations' bids for European Union membership.

July 16, 2023

Son of Canadian pastor facing prison for sermon blasts Trudeau before EU Parliament, draws standing ovation

The son of a Canadian pastor potentially facing 10 years in prison for delivering a sermon to truckers blocking the U.S.-Canada border in 2022 appealed to the EU Parliament for help.

July 13, 2023

European court rules suspension of Polish judge who criticized government is against EU law

A Polish judge who was fired for criticizing the government should be returned to the bench with full pay, according to Europe's top court. The judge's firing was against the EU's law.

July 12, 2023

Kosovo reduces police presence, calls for new elections in bid to ease tensions with Serbia

Kosovo's government announced measures to ease tensions with Serbia. The government plans to reduce the number of special police outside buildings in areas with ethnic Serbs.

July 11, 2023

European Union prepares cliffhanger vote on bill that fights climate change, protects nature

The European Union is preparing to vote on a cliffhanger bill that fights climate change and protects nature. Protestors converged on the E.U. parliament ahead of the vote.

July 10, 2023

Turkey to advance Sweden NATO bid says Stoltenberg

On the eve of the NATO summit Jens Stoltenberg announced Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's accession protocol to the grand national assembly for ratification.

July 9, 2023

France bans fireworks sales ahead of Bastille Day as country reels from anti-police riots

France banned the "sale, carrying, transport and use of pyrotechnic articles" before Bastille Day and promised "to protect the French" after recent riots.

July 6, 2023

Romania eyes F-16 training facility for NATO allies, Ukraine

Romania has announced its intent to establish an F-16 training facility for pilots from NATO countries, Ukraine and other global allies.