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By Danylo Hetmantsev, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy Published on 09/04/2026 – 8:14 GMT+2 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Ukraine’s European integration is no longer defined by political declarations. It is increasingly a question of fiscal capacity. In the context of Russia’s war, a deep budget deficit and large-scale external support, public finances have become a key indicator of whether the country is ready to operate under EU rules. Ukraine’s post-war recovery is already shaping up…
There’s plenty to love about sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary. spectacular visuals, cute little rock aliens, spontaneous karaoke, and Ryan Gosling’s effortless charm. But, in a surprising twist, it’s the appearance of a hand-knitted fox cardigan based on a 1950s design that’s taking audiences – and the internet – by storm. The movie, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street), follows a molecular biologist-turned-school teacher named Ryland (Gosling), who’s sent into space on a world-saving mission. Based on a best-selling book by Andy Weir, it’s received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its blend of…
It’s three days until the Hungarian election, and opposition leader Péter Magyar appears poised to end PM Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. If that happens, some in the Brussels bubble hope Magyar will take steps to improve Hungary’s strained relationship with the EU. But on today’s episode, host Zoya Sheftalovich and EU Policy Editor Sarah Wheaton explain why that won’t be easy — with the chore of unblocking billions of euros in frozen EU funds representing just one example. Then, the latest developments from the war in Iran suggest Europe may again be left footing the bill for controversial actions by…
Während die internationale Aufmerksamkeit auf den bevorstehenden Verhandlungen zwischen den USA und dem Iran liegt, bleibt im Baltikum die Sorge vor russischen Aktivitäten unterhalb der Kriegsschwelle groß. Rasmus Buchsteiner begleitet Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner auf ihrer Reise durch Estland und Litauen. Im Gespräch mit dem estnischen Premier Kristen Michal geht es um die Forderung nach einer gesteigerten Rüstungsproduktion und die militärische Präsenz der NATO-Partner vor Ort. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview ordnet Bettina Hagedorn (SPD), Vorsitzende der deutsch-baltischen Parlamentariergruppe, die aktuelle Stimmung in Riga, Vilnius und Tallinn ein. Sie erläutert die Bedeutung der deutschen Brigade für die Region und spricht über die Herausforderungen bei…
“I think that political dynamics will be more important … I see a scenario where senior officials such as the head of the supreme court and constitutional court start cooperating with Magyar if he has a sizeable majority,” said Zselyke Csaky, a senior fellow at the Centre for European Reform think tank. However, fulfilling the “super milestones” is only the first step toward unlocking the €10 billion post-Covid money before the August deadline. The Hungarian government will then have to carry out more granular reforms linked to the climate and digital transition to fully recover the funds. “The money is…
“People see that it’s not a functioning government, that’s what changed … people are very angry, they hate Fidesz so much, this was not the case four years ago,” Márki-Zay said. Strict communications control One of the most important lessons Magyar learned has translated into his strategic positioning on Ukraine. The lesson relates to a catastrophic gaffe by Márki-Zay that is widely blamed for his heavy loss in 2022. While early polls had suggested a tight race, Orbán ultimately won by a massive 49.3 percent versus 32.7 percent for his rival. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán celebrates on stage with…
Leavitt dismissed media reports from Iran that it had again closed down the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s intensified bombing of targets in Lebanon, stating that taking such an action would be “completely unacceptable.”Trump, she said, “wants to see the strait reopened immediately without limitation and that’s something we’re going to hold them to.”She also said that Lebanon is not part of the temporary ceasefire agreement, which seems to be a point of contention with Iran.Declaring that the nearly six-week operation has “achieved and exceeded its core military objectives,” Leavitt acknowledged that ceasefires “are fragile by nature” and…
The tariff tools he has left at his disposal are more limited and cumbersome, requiring more specific justifications and more thorough investigations before tariffs can be imposed.The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about what legal authority the president plans to use to enforce his threat.Trump could, for instance, try to use Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 50 percent. However, that statue is supposed to be used to combat foreign discriminatory trade practices or restrictions against U.S. goods — a legal stretch…
The ceasefire stopped the Israeli military campaign much sooner than Israel wanted, and left Netanyahu’s government with no choice but to go along.Even as Israelis were worried that the U.S. deal fell far short of Israel’s requirements, few publicly criticized President Donald Trump, who is broadly popular here.Zvika Foghel, a far-right lawmaker in Netanyahu’s governing coalition and chair of the Knesset National Security Committee, offered a rare critique.“Donald, you came out a duck,” he said in a morning social media post, using Hebrew slang for looking weak. He later deleted it.Mote Levi, 65, who works in a convenience shop a…
Sánchez also called for the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel and for Lebanon to be included in the ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel that was announced on Tuesday evening. His concerns are shared by some at the European Commission, too. Commissioner Hadja Lahbib wrote on X: “Today’s brutal attacks by [Israel] on [Lebanon], which have left more than 100 dead – with the toll still rising – and over 700 wounded, are an outrage.” And it’s not just Israel’s frequent detractors. Numerous European governments have tried to dissuade Israel from pursuing its ground operation…