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French Premier Criticizes EU, US Trade Deal
(MENAFN) On Monday, the French Prime Minister strongly criticized the recent EU-US trade agreement, calling it a "dark day" for the European Union and an indication of its "submission." Francois Bayrou expressed his dissatisfaction in a post on X,...

Submission of a letter of intent for the organisation of the race start of the Tour de France in Slovenia
SLOVENIA, July 27 - In a statement to the media after the talks, the Prime Minister explained the significance of this letter. "We are particularly proud to have submitted a letter of intent today, expressing our desire to host the opening stage...

Medvedev Calls US, EU Trade Deal Humiliating
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has strongly criticized the new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, labeling it as "completely humiliating for the Europeans." The deal, which was announced on Sunday...

Lavrov Warns of US, EU Trade Deal Risks
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cautioned that the newly signed US-EU trade arrangement could hasten the process of “deindustrialization” throughout Europe. He emphasized that the accord may divert financial investment toward...

U.S. Considers Troop Reduction in Europe
(MENAFN) The United States is considering trimming its military personnel in Europe by as much as 30%, according to a report from a news outlet released on Monday, which cited insider sources. The potential drawdown might be disclosed as soon as...

Le Pen describes US-EU trade deal as ‘fiasco’
(MENAFN) French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the newly finalized EU-US trade agreement as a major failure, claiming it compromises the European Union's sovereignty both economically and politically. The deal, reached between...

Serbian President Rules Out Russia Sanctions
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic emphatically ruled out imposing sanctions on Russia under any conditions, countering statements made by the country's EU integration minister who hinted at possible alignment with EU policies to expedite...

European Leaders Hail Macron's Move to Recognize Palestinian state
(MENAFN) European leaders on Friday reacted positively to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France would officially recognize Palestine as a state, marking a notable step toward Middle East peace. In a post on X Thursday, Macron...

Orban Warns Against Ukraine's EU Membership
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed concerns that Ukraine's potential membership in the European Union could jeopardize Hungary's security and increase the risk of conflict in the region. Ukraine, which received EU...

From hype to hazard: what stablecoins mean for Europe
28 July 2025 By Jürgen Schaaf Stablecoins are reshaping global finance – with the US dollar at the helm. Without a strategic response, European monetary sovereignty and financial stability could erode. However, in this disruption there is also an...

Le Pen Criticizes EU, US Trade Deal
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, a veteran right-wing politician from France, has strongly criticized the newly finalized EU-US trade agreement, calling it an economic and political “fiasco” that undermines the European Union's sovereignty. The agreement,...

Germany invests in ‘spy cockroaches’
(MENAFN) Germany is ramping up its defense spending and embracing advanced military technologies—including AI-driven robots and surveillance-enabled cockroaches—as part of its broader strategy to modernize its armed forces, Reuters reported on...

EU citizens belive corruption is widespread within their nations
(MENAFN) A recent Eurobarometer poll has found that nearly seven in ten Europeans believe corruption is widespread within their countries. Despite ongoing efforts by European Union institutions to combat the issue, a majority of citizens remain...

Russian FM advices Europe to follow Trump’s view on Russia
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday called on European leaders to adopt the same approach toward Russia as that of US President Donald Trump, criticizing current EU policies for heightening tensions. At a press conference in...

25 nations, EU criticize 'inhumane killing' of civilians in Gaza
(MENAFN) On Monday, more than 25 countries—including the UK, Australia, Japan—and the European Union condemned Israel’s “inhumane killing” of civilians in Gaza and called for an immediate end to the conflict in the besieged territory. In a joint...

Germany Doesn’t Want to Recognize Palestinian State
(MENAFN) Germany, unlike France, declared on Friday that it will not acknowledge Palestine as a sovereign nation in the immediate future, despite increasing international demands. German authorities regard such recognition as “one of the final...

Germany's Defense Ministry pushes plan to enlist teenagers
(MENAFN) Germany's Defense Ministry is pushing forward with a plan to significantly increase annual military recruitment, aiming to bring in 40,000 new personnel each year by 2031, according to reports. If voluntary enlistment fails to meet these...

France, US, Syria Renew Supporting Political Shift
(MENAFN) France, the US, and Syria on Friday reiterated their dedication to a political shift in the Middle Eastern nation, along with preserving its territorial unity and ensuring regional security. Following senior-level trilateral discussions...

Serbia Commits to Neutrality Amid EU Pressure
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed on Saturday that Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia, regardless of the situation. His comments came in response to remarks made by the country’s EU integration minister, Nemanja...

Prime Minister Robert Golob: "Only together can we build the biggest projects"
SLOVENIA, July 20 - In his speech, Prime Minister Golob emphasised that Slovenians are a sporting nation that dares to dream big. "No goal is too high for us, and that is also why the government submitted an official bid on Friday to host the...