European Union

Supercomputing is changing the way energy works, but it also uses a lot of energy. European companies are pushing for the EU to take the lead in developing solutions.

Frank and open discussion pave the way for ‘fair’ and mutually beneficial trade relations.

She added, however, that she still had to "study the details" of the deal

Frustration over the deal is widespread in France, with the European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad renewing the call to prepare the activation of the EU's "bazooka" anti-coercion instrument against the US

US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a deal in the tariff dispute: tariffs of 15 percent will apply to EU exports to the US. According to Trump, the EU will also buy more energy and weapons from the US and increase its investments in the country. The announcement elicits a mixture of relief and criticism from the press.

In light of the deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, Israel has agreed to 'humanitarian' ceasefires. This is intended to enable aid deliveries via safe corridors. Large convoys of trucks and airdrops of supplies are now reaching the starving population. Commentators debate the potential impact of Israel's concessions.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced on X that France will recognise Palestine as a state. Almost 150 UN member states have already recognised Palestinian statehood, but there are certain key Western countries that have yet to do so, including the US and the UK, which have UN veto powers. What can Macron achieve with his announcement?

The Northern Irish rap band Kneecap will not be allowed to perform at Budapest's Sziget Festival in August. Hungary's government justified the decision saying they spread 'antisemitic hate speech, which supports terrorism and terrorists.' The immigration authorities have now imposed a three-year entry ban on the band members. The move is causing quite a stir in Hungary.