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The EU’s general court has ruled against the European Commission regarding the publication of private text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO during Covid-19 vaccine negotiations. The New York Times had sued for the disclosure of these messages, and the court determined the commission failed to provide a credible explanation for their unavailability, breaching the principle of good administration under EU law. This ruling emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability...

Denmark is considering lifting its 40-year ban on nuclear energy to better manage its electricity supply and prevent blackouts like those recently experienced in Spain and Portugal. Climate Minister Lars Aagaard announced that the government will spend a year analyzing the implications of reviving nuclear power, particularly focusing on new technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs). With rising energy security concerns and backing from private investors, including a €350mn fund by billionaire Joachim Ante, the...

Sir Keir Starmer will meet EU leaders in Tirana, Albania, this week to finalize post-Brexit relations ahead of the EU-UK summit on May 19. Key issues, including fisheries, youth mobility, and agrifood trade, remain under negotiation, with both sides optimistic about a security and defense pact. However, tensions persist over fishing access and trade agreements, with some UK ministers open to aligning with EU rules, while the EU seeks improved access for EU students to...

Turkey's military is gaining prominence, marked by the successful launch and landing of a TB3 attack drone from a Turkish aircraft carrier, a first for self-piloted vehicles. President Erdoğan emphasizes Turkey's strategic significance to European security amidst democratic backsliding, as NATO members seek closer ties with Ankara. The Turkish defense industry is booming, with ongoing military support to Ukraine and efforts to engage in EU defense discussions, reflecting Turkey's growing influence in regional and global...

This article discusses the EU's plans to impose higher tariffs on Ukrainian imports, which could significantly impact Ukraine's economy during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Key issues include the EU's €150bn defense loan scheme, where major EU countries are divided on participation rules for non-EU arms producers, with France advocating for stricter limits that could hinder defense projects in nations like Italy and Germany. Additionally, NATO foreign ministers will convene in Antalya to address U.S....

The EU is set to impose significantly higher tariffs on Ukrainian imports in response to pressure from member states like Poland, ending special trade arrangements that allowed duty-free access for most Ukrainian goods. This change, effective June 6, will drastically reduce tariff-free quotas, particularly impacting Ukraine's agricultural exports, which are vital for its economy amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian officials warn that reverting to prewar trade conditions could cost the country approximately €3.5...