The leaders of the 27 European Union countries agreed to provide Ukraine with a new $54 billion support package for its economy. European Council President Charles Michel announced the agreement at a summit in Brussels. Hungary, which had previously threatened to veto
Leaders from five EU countries, including the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany and the Netherlands, have made a joint appeal urging increased military support for Ukraine. Concerns have been raised over diminishing public support for Ukraine’s war effort in the drawn-out conflict.
European Union leaders focus on securing agreement with Hungary over war support package for Ukraine
European Union leaders will convene at a summit to address Hungary’s veto on a $54 billion war support package for Ukraine due to its close ties with Russia. The war in Ukraine, now at a stalemate, calls for urgent financial aid, with
Labour’s shadow transport secretary joins picket line With millions of commuters and other travellers set to be stranded this week by rail strikes starting today led by the Aslef train drivers union, a new dossier has revealed how close the Labour leadership
Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has reached a stalemate, with Ukraine in dire need of support to sustain its economy. Political discord within the European Union and the U.S. is hindering financial aid crucial for Ukraine’s survival. Hungarian
A leading education union is calling for a radical overhaul of school inspections in England, including the scrapping of ‘meaningless’ ratings such as good or requires improvement. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says the current system, which labels a school
Moldova’s Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu announced his resignation, citing the need for a break after a challenging period for the country. Popescu, in office since Aug. 2021, will step down on Jan. 29, relinquishing his role as both foreign minister and deputy
European Union foreign ministers say the creation of a Palestinian state is the only credible way to achieve peace in the Middle East. The EU, despite being the world’s top provider of aid to the Palestinians, holds little leverage over Israel, officials
An outraged taxi driver has hit back at a council that banned him from flying a Union Flag from his car. Basil Brockhurst, an ex-Armed Forces serviceman who runs Basil’s Taxi, is locked in a battle with Shropshire Council, as representatives have
European Union Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders commended Poland’s new pro-EU government for efforts to restore the rule of law. Reynders, during talks in Warsaw, praised Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s determination to align with Poland’s Constitution. The European Commission supports the government’s