UK to host online summit of 35 countries today to unblock the Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom is today, April 2, hosting a virtual summit with representatives from 35 countries, focused on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil supply routes. The online summit will be chaired by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The aim of the meeting…
EU bans AI-generated content in 0fficial communications
The European Parliament and the EU Council have adopted amendments to the AI Act prohibiting the use of content fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence in official communications of EU institutions, as well as in documents of national governments and public authorities of member states. Under the new rules,…
France expands defence cooperation with Ukraine
France has announced a new phase of defence cooperation with Ukraine, encompassing not only an expansion of military aid but also the integration of the two countries’ defence-industrial complexes. The announcement was made by the French government following a series of negotiations between representatives of defence ministries and industrial companies….
Leaked recordings of talks with Lavrov shake EU head of Hungarian elections
The prime ministers of Poland and Ireland have sharply condemned the actions of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó after audio recordings of his conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were leaked online. In the recordings, Szijjártó allegedly assures Lavrov: “I am always at your service” — and helps on…
European Commission reveals the cost of one month of Middle East war
European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen stated that one month of the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran has cost the European Union an additional €14 billion due to a sharp rise in energy prices. This was reported by European media citing the Commissioner’s statement. According to the European…