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"It turns out that we don't have enough,” the Russian leader said this week of national potato stocks.

‘Fine if they do. Fine them if they don’t’ – a new study demonstrates that Europe’s citizens expect their leaders to abide by European Union principles, values and laws. If they fail to, citizens want penalties enforced.

An order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington provided no opinion or reasoning but directed the plaintiffs in the case to respond by June 5 and the administration by June 9.

O presidente do Conselho Europeu António Costa proferiu o discurso de abertura do Fórum de Investimento UE-Brasil em São Paulo. O fórum constitui a plataforma para o lançamento formal do diálogo estruturado sobre investimento entre a UE e o Brasil.

Following its political announcement on 20 May, the Council lifted the EU’s economic sanctions on Syria imposed ontothe Assad regime. It also removed 24 entities from the EU list of those subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. In parallel, it extended the listings of individuals and entities linked to the Assad regime until 1 June 2026.In support of the transitional authorities’ efforts to safeguard the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Syrian people, the Council also imposed new restrictive measures on two individuals and three entities for human rights abuses and stands ready to consider further listings on those fuelling instability.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia.

The Polish Presidency published conclusions on strengthening EU democratic resilience, supported by 25 delegations.

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

Simplification: Council adopts position to simplify and strengthen EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism.

The Council decided to launch the sixth wave of 11 new PESCO projects to strengthen EU defence capabilities and contribute to a strong EU’s defence posture.

The Council adopted a regulation setting up the Security Action for Europe instrument, which will provide EU member states financial assistance for up to €150 billion euros, with the aim of strengthening the European security and defence industry.

Council gives its final approval to the amendment to the CO2 standards for cars and vans.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

The dollar and global stocks surged following the announcement.

All Junts needs to satisfy its grassroots is that it has obliged Sánchez to make a decent effort and put the Catalan language on the EU stage. It’s the performance that’s important, not the result.

As the EU enacts its landmark health data law, officials warn that public trust, not just infrastructure, will determine its success, citing past misuse cases, such as 23andMe, as a cautionary tale.

This special report traces how producing countries are navigating climate commitments, international pressure, and the daily realities of millions who depend on the crop.

Some stakeholders say the European Commission’s deforestation designations are too political for some, and too soft for others. Can the Commission’s balancing act protect the environment without destroying jobs?

Farmers are worried the EU’s regional and agricultural support systems won’t be adequately shielded from the impact of Ukraine’s accession to the Union.

Delegates from Russia and Ukraine met earlier this month in Istanbul for the first time since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded, but failed to reach a ceasefire.