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Russia at the Venice Biennale sparks EU ire The Biennale Foundation refuses to exclude Russia from the 61st international exhibition, sparking controversy.

Russia at the Venice Biennale sparks EU ire #EuropeanUnion

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/03/11/russia-at-the-venice-biennale-sparks-eu-ire-virkkunen-ready-to-cut-funding/

Zelenskyy: "Orbán's election campaign is based on hostility towards Ukraine and me" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's election campaign is built on criticism of Ukraine, Ukrainians and Zelenskyy personally.

Zelenskyy: "Orbán's election campaign is based on hostility towards Ukraine, the EU and me" #EuropeanUnion

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/11/8024936/

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism | Europol Today, as we mark the 22nd European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, we honour those who lost their lives and reflect on the impact of terrorism on our communities. This year, in particular, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks in Brussels, which claimed 32 lives and left more than 300 people injured. To acknowledge this solemn occasion, Catherine De Bolle, Europol's Executive Director, shares her account of the events:

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism #Official 🇪🇺 #EuropeanUnion

https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/european-day-of-remembrance-for-victims-of-terrorism

Hungarian parliament adopts resolution against Ukraine's EU accession Hungary's parliament has adopted a resolution by majority vote opposing Ukraine's accession to the European Union and further financing of its military needs at the expense of EU countries.

Hungarian parliament adopts resolution against Ukraine's EU accession #EuropeanUnion

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/10/8024792/

EU ambassadors approve new sanctions against Russians and plan to discuss extension of existing measures EU ambassadors approved a number of new individual sanctions decisions at a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) in Brussels on the morning of 11 March. Later in the day, they are set to discuss extending existing personal sanctions related to the undermining of Ukraine's territorial integrity as a result of Russian aggression.

EU ambassadors approve new sanctions against russians and plan to discuss extension of existing measures #EuropeanUnion

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/11/8024964/

Hungarian delegation en route to Ukraine to inspect Druzhba pipeline A Hungarian delegation led by Gábor Czepek, State Secretary at Hungary's Energy Ministry, has set out for Ukraine to hold talks on reopening the Druzhba oil pipeline and to assess its condition.

Hungarian delegation en route to Ukraine to inspect Druzhba pipeline #:eu_flag: vs :ru_flag: #EUNews

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/11/8024958/

Italy Won’t Join US-Israeli Attacks on Iran, Meloni Says #:eu_flag: vs :us_flag: #EUNews

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-11/italy-isn-t-at-war-won-t-be-at-war-says-meloni

Polish president and PM fail to reach agreement on EU defence loans as potential veto looms

Polish president and PM fail to reach agreement on EU defence loans as potential veto looms #EuropeanUnion

https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/03/11/polish-president-and-pm-fail-to-reach-agreement-on-eu-defence-loans-as-potential-veto-looms/

Merz warns Israel against West Bank annexation Merz says annexing parts of the West Bank would be a “big mistake,” signaling a rare public rebuke from one of Israel’s staunchest allies.

Merz warns Israel against West Bank annexation #EUNews

https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-warns-israel-against-west-bank-annexation/

EU Parliament votes for ‘permanent’ fix for AI copyright The report calls for a European register to list every copyrighted work used to train AI models and whether the artists have opted out.

EU Parliament urges new rules to protect creative works from AI training #EUNews

https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/10/eu-parliament-urges-new-rules-to-protect-creative-works-from-ai-training

France calls for new funding for civil nuclear energy #EUNews

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/03/10/france-calls-for-new-funding-for-civil-nuclear-energy_6751306_19.html

Brussels backs mini-nuclear power plants to secure low-carbon power The EU is counting on small nuclear reactors to help meet climate targets and stabilise power supply, but some countries and environmental groups warn the technology is costly and unproven. #EuropeNews

Brussels backs mini-nuclear power plants to secure low-carbon power #Climate Change :climate-change: #EUNews

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/brussels-backs-mini-nuclear-power-plants-to-secure-low-carbon-power

Inside the mining lobby attack on key EU water law The EU’s key water law is under pressure amid intensified lobbying by the mining industry. DeSmog analysis shows sector meetings with EU officials tripled in the year before the European Commission pledged to “review and revise” the Water Framework Directive.

Inside the mining lobby attack on key EU water law #EuropeanUnion

https://euobserver.com/206288/inside-the-mining-lobby-attack-on-key-eu-water-law/

Iceland could be EU’s 28th member, foreign minister says If Icelanders vote to restart EU talks in their Aug. 29 referendum, they might beat front-runner Montenegro to join the bloc, the minister told POLITICO.

Iceland could be EU’s 28th member, foreign minister says #EuropeanUnion

https://www.politico.eu/article/iceland-could-be-eus-28th-member-foreign-minister-thorgerdur-katrin-gunnarsdottir-says/

Build more and tax less: the European Parliament's solution to the housing crisis—which the left does not like The HOUS special committee approves a report to ensure affordable housing across the EU. Tinagli: "Now governments must act." The Greens and the Left withdraw, denouncing the right-wing agenda imposed by the EPP.

Build more and tax less: the European Parliament's solution to the housing crisis—which the left does not like #EuropeanUnion

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/03/10/build-more-and-tax-less-the-european-parliaments-solution-to-the-housing-crisis-which-the-left-does-not-like/

New methane rules could cut off nearly half of Europe’s gas imports starting next year Europe’s oil and gas industry is sounding the alarm: tough new EU rules aimed at ...

New methane rules could cut off nearly half of Europe’s gas imports starting next year #EuropeanUnion

https://eualive.net/new-methane-rules-could-cut-off-nearly-half-of-europes-gas-imports-starting-next-year/

Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns Michal Onderčo, a nuclear weapons expert from the University of Rotterdam who recently published the book Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella, warns that due to the threat from Russia and the US pivot away from Europe, the era in which European leaders did not have to worry about the issue of nuclear deterrence has ended.

Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns #EuropeanArmy

https://euobserver.com/205990/europe-must-prepare-for-the-age-of-nuclear-weapons-expert-warns/

Who can sweep the seas clear? #Infographic #EuropeanUnion

Who can sweep the seas clear? #Infographic #EuropeanUnion

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Protecting copyrighted work and the EU’s creative sector in the age of AI | News | European Parliament To protect the creative sector in the EU, the use of copyrighted work by artificial intelligence requires transparency and fair remuneration, Parliament says.

Protecting copyrighted work and the EU’s creative sector in the age of AI #Official 🇪🇺 #EUTech

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260306IPR37511/protecting-copyrighted-work-and-the-eu-s-creative-sector-in-the-age-of-ai

If only there were allies one could turn to for minesweeping the strait of Hormuz #Image #EuropeanArmy

If only there were allies one could turn to for minesweeping the strait of Hormuz #Image #EuropeanArmy

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Ukraine seeks return of money and valuables seized in Hungary Kyiv is seeking help from the EU to recover money and valuables seized by Hungary last week, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered the government to hold cash and gold seized from a Ukrainian bank for up to 60 days amid an ongoing investigation.

Ukraine seeks return of money and valuables seized in Hungary, authorities tell Euronews #EuropeanUnion

https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/ukraine-seeks-return-of-money-and-valuables-seized-in-hungary-authorities-tell-euronews

France says EU must obtain energy self-reliance through civilian nuclear power French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European countries to expand the use of civilian nuclear power to secure the continent’s energy independence, warning that the war in the Middle East has exposed…

France says EU must obtain energy self-reliance through civilian nuclear power #EUTech

https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20260310-france-says-eu-must-obtain-energy-self-reliance-through-civilian-nuclear-power

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”. #EuropeNews

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says #EuropeanUnion

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/europe-shouldnt-fear-trade-war-with-china-eu-agency-says

Cyprus Arrests Hamas Operative Tied to Planned Attacks in Europe | Ukraine news - #Mezha,Cyprus Arrests Hamas Operative Tied to Planned Attacks in Europe Lebanese-origin Hamas operative arrested in Larnaca Cyprus on weapons trafficking suspicions linked to planned attacks in Europe, with Berlin searches and potential extradition under consideration.,As Reuters reports Reuters In Cyprus, a member of the Palestinian group Hamas was arrested, sought on suspicion of procuring weapons and ammunition for attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets. According to investigators, the suspect of Lebanese origin, Kamel M., was detained at Larnaca airport on March 6 after arriving from Lebanon. According to investigators, […]

Cyprus Arrests Hamas Operative Tied to Planned Attacks in Europe #EUNews

https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/cyprus_arrests_hamas/

Zelenskyy, Merkel and Bono get top EU prize It’s a beautiful day for U2.

Zelenskyy, Merkel and Bono get top EU prize #EuropeanUnion

https://www.politico.eu/article/vlodymyr-zelenskyy-angela-merkel-and-lech-walesa-bono-get-top-eu-prize/

EU pushes to unlock Ukraine loan amid Hungary veto blocking funding | Ukraine news - #Mezha,EU pushes to unlock Ukraine loan amid Hungary veto blocking funding EU aims to unlock a key Ukraine loan as Hungary's veto blocks progress, with Brussels covering two thirds of Ukraine's urgent needs and urging continued international support for IMF and World Bank backed reforms.,As reported by the online media Ukrinform. The EU is working to unblock the loan to support Ukraine, but the path to funding is currently complicated by Hungary’s veto. At the same time, the EU covers about two-thirds of Ukraine’s financial needs, so the role of international partners remains crucial for financing the country. This […]

EU pushes to unlock Ukraine loan amid Hungary veto blocking funding | Ukraine news #EuropeanUnion

https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/eu_pushes_to/

Germany’s Merz warns against ‘endless war’ in Iran The German chancellor expressed concern that there’s no “common plan for bringing this war to a swift and convincing conclusion.”

Germany’s Merz warns against ‘endless war’ in Iran #EUNews

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-warns-against-endless-war-in-iran/

The Iran war is good news for the Kremlin Calls to lift oil-related sanctions imposed on Russia to limit its war budget are now also being heard in the EU. Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán has already urged the EU “to review and lift all sanctions on Russian energy”. And he may not be the only EU leader thinking along similar lines.

The Iran war is good news for the Kremlin #EUNews

https://euobserver.com/206203/the-iran-war-is-good-news-for-the-kremlin/

Hungarian PM's office threatens further seizures of Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards over Druzhba pipeline dispute Hungary will keep the money seized from Oschadbank cash-in-transit guards until Ukraine restores oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.

Hungarian PM's office threatens further seizures of Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards over Druzhba pipeline dispute #EUNews

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/10/8024755/

Seizure of Oschadbank cash and gold: Hungarian government approves confiscation of valuables Hungary’s government approved a decree to confiscate millions of euros, dollars and gold from Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles.

Seizure of Oschadbank cash and gold: hungarian government approves confiscation of valuables #EUNews

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/10/8024775/