Europe in brief: Majority of Austrians is in favor of EU support for Ukraine, Bulgaria expects a decision on Schengen, new European Political Community has started with first meeting in Prague, Slovenian Foreign Minister Fajon: Slovenia is hesitant about Ukraine joining NATO

Europe in brief: Majority of Austrians is in favor of EU support for Ukraine, Bulgaria expects a decision on Schengen, new European Political Community has started with first meeting in Prague, Slovenian Foreign Minister Fajon: Slovenia is hesitant about Ukraine joining NATO

by APA, Belga, BTA, STA | 07.Oct 2022 | Digest

According to a recent survey, a majority of Austrians back a unified EU line in support of Ukraine. Bulgaria expects a decision on Schengen in December, the EP gives strong support. What else was important this week: Leaders of more than 40 European countries gather in Prague for the first meeting of the European Political Community. According to Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, Slovenia is hesitant about Ukraine joining NATO due to the significant security risks.

Europe in brief: European leaders set to meet in Prague, EU agrees windfall tax on energy companies, protests in Bratislava against Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories

Europe in brief: European leaders set to meet in Prague, EU agrees windfall tax on energy companies, protests in Bratislava against Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories

by EFE, TASR, dpa, ANSA | 04.Oct 2022 | Digest

Fears of high energy bills for households have led EU energy ministers to agree on windfall levies on energy companies. Later this week two strategic summits will take place in Prague: the first will be held together with 17 non-EU nations, followed by an informal summit to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unity and sovereignty are crucial to regional stability

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unity and sovereignty are crucial to regional stability

by AFP, ANSA, dpa, FENA, HINA | 30.Sep 2022 | Key Story

Ahead of the elections on October 2, Bosnia and Herzegovina faces internal problems, but its parties agree on at least one strategic issue: They see the future of the country in the EU. However, they remain divided on how the country should be shaped on its path to the EU. Due to the country’s internal instability, but also the strong influence of Russia on the Serbian entity, the elections play an important role for regional and even European stability.