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European Council to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says
The European Council confirmed the move while calling on Syria’s new leadership to safeguard the rights of minority groups.
Losing Romanian Presidential Candidate Challenges Result in Court
Conservative George Simion came first in the initial round of voting before losing to Nicusor Dan in the runoff on May 18.
Macron, Merz Call on EU to Scrap Supply Chain Sustainability Law
French businesses want to indefinitely delay a directive requiring large companies to monitor their global suppliers for human rights and environmental abuses.
EU to Review Trade Agreement With Israel in Response to Gaza Offensive
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected EU criticism and said it ’reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing.’
Senate Confirms Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France
The real estate mogul and father of Trump’s son-in-law was confirmed in a 51-45 vote.
London and EU Announce Fresh Sanctions on Moscow
The UK and the EU went ahead with the move without waiting for Washington to join them, just a day after Trump and Putin spoke with each other by phone.
Hungarian Parliament Approves ICC Withdrawal Bill
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his intention to leave the court’s jurisdiction last month as he welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyhu to Hungary.
Russia Fines Apple $131,000 for ‘LGBT Propaganda’ and Content Violations
A Moscow court has hit Apple with fines tied to alleged promotion of ‘non-traditional sexual relations’ and failure to remove banned content.
Vance Says Putin Lacks Exit Strategy in Ukraine War
Vance suggested Putin may not know how to bring the Ukraine war to a close, as Trump pressed the Russian leader to agree to a cease-fire in a high-stakes call.
Russia, Ukraine to Immediately Restart Cease-Fire Talks, Trump Says After Call With Putin
Trump announced that he had plans to hold back-to-back calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, in a bid to end the war.
UK and EU Agree to New Post-Brexit Deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement, which covered areas including defense, travel, and fishing rights, marked a ’reset' in relations.
Rule-Taking Fears Persist Following UK–EU Summit
Leaders praised the summit as a fresh start, but key agreements remain non-binding, and critics warn the UK is edging closer to EU rules without a say.
In Polish Presidential Runoff, Candidates Look to Win Over Supporters of Eliminated Rivals
The front-runners began courting voters early Monday after beating out 11 rivals.
Portugal’s Ruling Party Wins Election, but Falls Short of Majority
‘The people want this Government and do not want any other,’ Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said.
Europe Seeks Closer Security Ties with Australia, Says Von Der Leyen
Albanese meets Pope Leo at inaugural mass, reaffirms support for Ukraine and updates Zelenskyy on Australia’s aid and tank shipment.
Poland’s Pro-EU Candidate Holds Slim Presidential Lead at National Juncture; Runoff Projected
If no candidate wins over 50 percent of the vote, it’s likely that Trzaskowski and Nawrocki will go face-to-face in a runoff election due on June 1.
Russia Launches Its Largest Drone Attack Since Invasion Started, Says Ukraine
The drone strike comes ahead of a highly anticipated call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Romanian Pro-EU Candidate Dan Wins Presidency
‘There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing to lay the foundations of a healthy society,’ said Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan.
Vance Meets With EU President, Italian Prime Minister in Hopes of Fostering Trade Talks
‘I think we’ll have a great conversation, and hopefully it will be the beginning of some long-term trade negotiations,' U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
