Andrew Puzder, a Trump loyalist in the land of European diplomats

The US ambassador to the European Union continues to criticize the bloc's institutions. He was summoned on April 8 after Vice President JD Vance's attacks on Brussels.

What Magyar's election win means for Hungary's economy and Europe

Hungary is preparing for a new era, after the centre-right Tisza party of Peter Magyar won a landslide victory over longtime nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Magyar says he'll seek to repair Hungary's confrontational relationship with the European Union, something that could unlock much-needed EU funding for Ukraine and for Hungary itself. Many voters said the stagnating economy was a major factor in their decision to turn against 16 years of Orban's rule.

By Kate MOODY

S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties

South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said. The agreement was made during the inaugural Korea-EU next-generation strategic dialogue held in Seoul to help the two sides explore deeper cooperation in trade, supply chains and technology, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Friday's meeting was attended by Sou

By The Korea Herald

Cyprus among highest plastic bottle users in EU

At 16.6 bottles per capita, Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest use of plastic bottles in the EU, data published on Thursday. The European Commission’s first report on the implementation of the single-use plastics directive (SUPD) based on data from 2022 found that the number of per capita single-use plastic bottles […]

EU moves toward 20th Russia sanctions package as Slovakia threatens veto - The Kyiv Independent

EU moves toward 20th Russia sanctions package as Slovakia threatens veto  The Kyiv Independent

For the First Time Since the Election, Viktor Orbán Speaks about the Future of Fidesz

The outgoing Prime Minister and Chairman of Fidesz spoke on Thursday in an interview broadcast on the YouTube channel “Patrióta” about a complete renewal of the right-wing community. Viktor Orbán noted that the ruling parties had suffered a clear defeat and took responsibility for the election campaign. Viktor Orbán said the numbers spoke for themselves; […] The post For the First Time Since the Election, Viktor Orbán Speaks about the Future of Fidesz appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today

I wish more Ghanaians would bike to work – EU ambassador’s ride highlights climate and road safety gaps

The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has a simple wish while his team and other Ghanaian riders journey over 460 kilometres from Tamale to Kumasi. He wants more Ghanaians to ride bicycles. Not from Tamale to Accra, which is 800 kilometres via Sunyani and Aburi. His team and other riders in Ghana are […]

By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen