US weighs diesel export ban as Europe urged to tap reserves
Donald Trump said he may seek European releases of diesel reserves while weighing a diesel export ban, as prices surge and supply concerns mount.
EU defense priority areas set for joint funding push
EU member states approved five EU defense priority areas for joint industrial investment, paving the way for EDIP funding across drones, air defense, maritime, space, and the eastern flank.
In ovo sexing advances in Europe, tests US market limits
In ovo sexing now covers 40% of the EU market. The technology is expanding globally, but US adoption hinges on costs, speed, and consumer demand without regulation.
EU halts Kaja Kallas defense panel after major capitals object
The EU paused the Kaja Kallas defense panel hours before its debut after objections reportedly from Germany, France and Italy, amid concerns over overlap with existing efforts.
EU weighs funding for Ukraine Patriot missiles purchase
EU officials are reviewing Kyiv’s request to use part of a €90 billion loan to buy PAC-3 interceptors for Ukraine Patriot missiles, which requires an exemption from EU sourcing rules.
EU visit to Serbia canceled amid Ratko Mladić glorification
The EU’s enlargement commissioner canceled a Serbia visit over Ratko Mladić glorification, as Belgrade prepares a funeral for the convicted war criminal.
Iceland EU membership vote held as Greenland debate looms
Iceland returned to the polls on whether to resume talks to join the EU, as Donald Trump’s Greenland ambitions added a security dimension to the debate.
Iran death penalty condemned by 30+ countries, EU envoy
More than 30 countries and the EU’s top diplomat condemned Iran’s use of the death penalty, alleging Tehran is executing protesters to silence dissent.
Micropep files for peptide-based biofungicide approvals
Micropep has submitted regulatory filings in the US and EU for Promisin, its peptide-driven biofungicide, moving the product toward commercialization.
Ceuta migrants surge prompts Madrid blame on traffickers
About 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a rapid influx. Spain’s leader blamed trafficking networks as Italy suspended Schengen with Spain.