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EU Launches New Entry/Exit System at Budapest Airport for Non-EU Travelers

The European Union has rolled out its new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport, introducing a modernized border registration process for non-EU citizens traveling for short stays. The system, implemented gradually from November 18, 2025, aims...

Greece Tops EU in Antibiotic Use as Drug-Resistant Infections Surge

Over 35,000 people die each year in the European Union due to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Greece has the highest antibiotic consumption in the EU, recording 28.5 daily doses per 1,000 people, well above the EU average of...

EU Weighs Delay in AI Act Implementation Amid Pressure from US and Tech Giants

The European Commission is considering delaying key provisions of the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act following mounting pressure from large technology companies and the U.S. administration under Donald Trump. The move aims to give businesses more time to adapt...

EU Council Endorses 2040 Climate Target Amendment, Paving Way for Negotiations with Parliament

The Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday that member states have reached a common position on proposed amendments to the European Climate Law, endorsing the European Commission’s recommendation for a 2040 climate target. The Council approved a...

EU Struggles to Finalize Climate Targets Ahead of COP30 Summit

As the COP30 climate summit in Brazil approaches, European Union member states are still deadlocked over new emissions targets for 2035 and 2040. Despite marathon negotiations in Brussels, ministers failed to reach a final agreement and are set to...

EU Could Welcome New Members by 2030, Says Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas

The European Union could expand its membership by 2030, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who said the bloc’s enlargement is now a “geopolitical necessity” amid global instability. Speaking after the European Commission released its annual progress...

Erdoğan Pledges Stronger Defense Ties with Europe and Rapid Expansion of Türkiye’s Defense Industry

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Monday that Türkiye will accelerate its national defense projects while deepening cooperation with European allies on a “win-win” basis. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdoğan said the country remains determined to strengthen...

China and EU Hold Key Talks to Strengthen Trade Cooperation and Ease Rare Earth Tensions

A high-level Chinese delegation is holding closed-door discussions in Brussels with European Union officials to address trade and technology concerns, including rare earth export rules and semiconductor industry issues. The talks follow China’s recent decision to impose export controls on...

UN Extends Mandate for EU-Led Peacekeeping Mission in Bosnia for Another Year

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the European Union-led stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another 12 months. The renewed authorization allows EUFOR ALTHEA and the NATO presence in the country to continue...

Germany Backs Turkey’s EU Membership Bid, Urges Stronger Democratic Reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed his support for Turkey’s long-delayed European Union membership bid during his first official visit to Ankara, despite ongoing tensions over human rights and the Gaza conflict. Speaking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Merz...

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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy...