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Borrell speaks out on the EU's 'double standards' on Gaza, and US tariff failure In an interview with EUobserver in Madrid, former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell reflects on the EU-US tariff deal ("it didn't work"), the Ukraine war ("it won't end soon"), his Moscow showdown...

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Budget cuts driving surge in EU migration from Sudan, UN warns A top UN official has warned that deep cuts to its refugee agency will lead to a surge in migration flows from Libya and North Africa to Europe due to severe funding shortages facing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

A top UN official has warned that deep cuts to its refugee agency will lead to a surge in migration flows from Libya and North Africa to Europe due to severe funding shortages facing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Borrell speaks out on the EU's 'double standards' on Gaza, and US tariff failure In an interview with EUobserver in Madrid, former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell reflects on the EU-US tariff deal ("it didn't work"), the Ukraine war ("it won't end soon"), his Moscow showdown with Sergei Lavrov, and admits the EU has "double standards" on Gaza.

In an interview with EUobserver in Madrid, former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell reflects on the EU-US tariff deal ("it didn't work"), the Ukraine war ("it won't end soon"), his Moscow showdown with Sergei Lavrov, and admits the EU has "double standards" on Gaza.

What the debate about subsidising EU media misses In today’s context, marked by growing market consolidation, public intervention is not only justified but necessary to safeguard media pluralism and diversity.

In today’s context, marked by growing market consolidation, public intervention is not only justified but necessary to safeguard media pluralism and diversity.

Listen: Slovenia imposes arms embargo on Israel, Portugal signals recognition of Palestine In this episode, Evi Kiorri explores how Slovenia became the first EU country to impose a full arms embargo on Israel, while Portugal has signaled its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood.

Listen: Slovenia imposes arms embargo on Israel, Portugal signals recognition of Palestine

EU's Horizon-suspension sanction for Israel 'a bad joke', says Borrell Suspending Israel's access to the bloc’s Horizon research programme is a “bad joke” in the face of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, the EU's former chief diplomat Josep Borrell told EUobserver during an interview in Madrid.

EU's Horizon-suspension sanction for Israel 'a bad joke', says Borrell

Three reasons why EU has strategic interest in fair election in Moldova this September On 28 September, parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova. While this may seem like a minor event on the EU’s periphery, its implications for Europe’s security and political cohesion are far-reaching.

Three reasons why EU has strategic interest in fair election in Moldova this September

EU and Africa to ramp up Mpox testing The European Commission and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched plans to ramp up testing for Mpox as African states struggle to increases vaccination and testing rates.

EU and Africa to ramp up Mpox testing

EU sets October date for delayed 'fingerprint' Schengen entry scheme Travellers to the EU will need to provide fingerprints and facial images when they enter the Schengen area as part of a new entry/exit system that will come into force on 12 October. But EU border officials say that the system will be gradually phased in over six months.

EU sets October date for delayed 'fingerprint' Schengen entry scheme

Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine: the ultimate reality check for international law In 2025, the continued imprisonment of Ukrainian OSCE staff also reveals something strikingly profound about the state of international law: international institutions meant to safeguard it are not even able to protect their own staff.

Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine: the ultimate reality check for international law

EU's Horizon-suspension sanction for Israel 'a bad joke', says Borrell Suspending Israel's access to the bloc’s Horizon research programme is a “bad joke” in the face of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, the EU's former chief diplomat Josep Borrell told EUobserver during an interview in Madrid.

Suspending Israel's access to the bloc’s Horizon research programme is a “bad joke” in the face of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, the EU's former chief diplomat Josep Borrell told EUobserver during an interview in Madrid.

Three reasons why EU has strategic interest in fair election in Moldova this September On 28 September, parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova. While this may seem like a minor event on the EU’s periphery, its implications for Europe’s security and political cohesion are far-reaching.

On 28 September, parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova. While this may seem like a minor event on the EU’s periphery, its implications for Europe’s security and political cohesion are far-reaching.

EU and Africa to ramp up Mpox testing The European Commission and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched plans to ramp up testing for Mpox as African states struggle to increases vaccination and testing rates.

The European Commission and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched plans to ramp up testing for Mpox as African states struggle to increases vaccination and testing rates.

EU sets October date for delayed 'fingerprint' Schengen entry scheme Travellers to the EU will need to provide fingerprints and facial images when they enter the Schengen area as part of a new entry/exit system that will come into force on 12 October. But EU border officials say that the system will be gradually phased in over six months.

Travellers to the EU will need to provide fingerprints and facial images when they enter the Schengen area as part of a new entry/exit system that will come into force on 12 October. But EU border officials say that the system will be gradually phased in over six months.

Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine: the ultimate reality check for international law In 2025, the continued imprisonment of Ukrainian OSCE staff also reveals something strikingly profound about the state of international law: international institutions meant to safeguard it are not even able to protect their own staff.

In 2025, the continued imprisonment of Ukrainian OSCE staff also reveals something strikingly profound about the state of international law: international institutions meant to safeguard it are not even able to protect their own staff.

Listen: Ukraine backtracks on anti-corruption bill after public outcry In this episode, Evi Kiorri explores Ukraine’s parliamentary vote to reverse a controversial law that undermined key anti-corruption bodies, as president Zelenskyy rushes to rebuild public trust and reassure international allies under mounting EU pressure and widespread protests.

Listen: Ukraine backtracks on anti-corruption bill after public outcry

Europe’s mortality map: which diseases are most lethal in each country? The leading causes of death in European countries vary widely. For instance, eastern European countries have twice the Spanish death rates from heart disease.

Europe’s mortality map: which diseases are most lethal in each country?

18 EU states seek €127bn defence funding, in a move welcomed by Ukraine A group of 18 EU member states have officially expressed interest in loans from the European ‘SAFE’ instrument to boost their defence capabilities, in a move that has been welcomed by Ukraine.

18 EU states seek €127bn defence funding, in a move welcomed by Ukraine

Iceland's confusing upcoming referendum on relations with EU Iceland's new government aims to organise a referendum on our relations with the EU — in 2027 at the latest. The vote will, however, not be about whether Iceland should join the bloc but merely whether a new accession process should be launched to see what Brussels has to offer.

Iceland's confusing upcoming referendum on relations with EU

EU in a spin over its good, bad trade deal with Trump "We're not exactly celebrating this, it's not a case that this is a good thing but it's probably the least bad option based on what we were facing a couple of days ago,” said Irish foreign minister Neale Richmond.

EU in a spin over its good, bad trade deal with Trump

Listen: Ukraine backtracks on anti-corruption bill after public outcry In this episode, Evi Kiorri explores Ukraine’s parliamentary vote to reverse a controversial law that undermined key anti-corruption bodies, as president Zelenskyy rushes to rebuild public trust and reassure international allies under mounting EU pressure and widespread protests.

In this episode, Evi Kiorri explores Ukraine’s parliamentary vote to reverse a controversial law that undermined key anti-corruption bodies, as president Zelenskyy rushes to rebuild public trust and reassure international allies under mounting EU pressure and widespread protests.

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Europe’s mortality map: which diseases are most lethal in each country? The leading causes of death in European countries vary widely. For instance, eastern European countries have twice the Spanish death rates from heart disease.

The leading causes of death in European countries vary widely. For instance, eastern European countries have twice the Spanish death rates from heart disease.

18 EU states seek €127bn defence funding, in a move welcomed by Ukraine A group of 18 EU member states have officially expressed interest in loans from the European ‘SAFE’ instrument to boost their defence capabilities, in a move that has been welcomed by Ukraine.

A group of 18 EU member states have officially expressed interest in loans from the European ‘SAFE’ instrument to boost their defence capabilities, in a move that has been welcomed by Ukraine.

Iceland's confusing upcoming referendum on relations with EU Iceland's new government aims to organise a referendum on our relations with the EU — in 2027 at the latest. The vote will, however, not be about whether Iceland should join the bloc but merely whether a new accession process should be launched to see what Brussels has to offer.

Iceland's new government aims to organise a referendum on our relations with the EU — in 2027 at the latest. The vote will, however, not be about whether Iceland should join the bloc but merely whether a new accession process should be launched to see what Brussels has to offer.

EU in a spin over its good, bad trade deal with Trump "We're not exactly celebrating this, it's not a case that this is a good thing but it's probably the least bad option based on what we were facing a couple of days ago,” said Irish foreign minister Neale Richmond.

"We're not exactly celebrating this, it's not a case that this is a good thing but it's probably the least bad option based on what we were facing a couple of days ago,” said Irish foreign minister Neale Richmond.

Listen: Google to sign EU’s AI code of practice. What are the concerns? In this episode, Evi Kiorri looks into Big Tech's willingness to comply with the EU’s flagship AI Act and what’s at stake.

Listen: Google to sign EU’s AI code of practice. What are the concerns?

Israel hits back as France leads eight EU states in recognising Palestine A group of eight EU countries, led by France, will formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, a move quickly denounced by Israel as rewarding “jihadist terrorists”.

Israel hits back as France leads eight EU states in recognising Palestine

EU tariff deal to buy US energy 'not credible' and 'implausible', critics say Under the tariffs agreement with the US announced earlier this week, the EU committed to purchasing $750bn [€650bn] worth of US liquified natural gas (LNG) and nuclear fuel over three years — a move critics say is unrealistic and threatens Europe’s green transition.

EU tariff deal to buy US energy 'not credible' and 'implausible', critics say

Germany's Muslims and Israel Fear of prosecution and legal consequences, including possible loss of citizenship, has led many German Muslims to avoid publicly criticising the government’s stance on Israel’s military actions and civilian casualties in Gaza — despite it being a major concern within Muslim migrant communities.

Germany's Muslims and Israel