The European Union plans to crack down on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an agricultural policy review published on Wednesday. The report looks to appease the bloc’s disgruntled farmers amid global trade tensions.
An emergency summit of European leaders in Paris on Monday failed to produce a unified response to US-led negotiations on Ukraine, with leaders split over deploying peacekeeping troops. The exclusion of several European leaders from the meeting further underscored divisions, raising concerns about Europe’s role in shaping its own security.
In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr), EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas talked about a recent flashpoint in Africa – and if and how the EU needs to adapt its development work policies after President Trump slashed US aid programmes.
Serbian citizens have the right to peacefully protest, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Newsroom (enr) in an interview on Wednesday. She also underscored the need for Serbia and Kosovo to normalise relations, warning that EU accession cannot move forward without progress in their dialogue.
Europe must be actively involved in any peace negotiations on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Newsroom (enr) on Wednesday. She also pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s comments on Ukraine and Gaza, emphasising Europe’s role as a reliable global partner.
Consumers in the Balkans are fed up: Rising prices in supermarkets in the region squeeze their budgets for daily necessities. Their answer: Don’t shop. A series of retail boycotts has spread from Croatia to Bulgaria. But the question is – will this boycott achieve anything?