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Germany May 7, 2024

Amid China spying allegations, European Parliament office of far-right German lawmaker searched

Authorities searched the European Parliament office of the top candidate of the Alternative for Germany party, whose assistant was arrested for spying for China.

Europe May 7, 2024

European Union approves $6.4B plan to support Western Balkans for future membership

European Union countries have approved a $6.45 billion plan to assist Western Balkan states in accelerating reforms and economic growth with the aim of EU membership.

France May 6, 2024

During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.

France May 6, 2024

China's Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns

China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of President Biden's own visit to France.

US May 3, 2024

Georgia PM slams US criticism of draft 'foreign agents' law, dismissing it as false

Georgia's prime minister has pushed back against U.S. criticism of a proposed "foreign agents" law, dismissing it as false and reminiscent of past interference.

Lebanon May 2, 2024

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The EU has announced an aid package of about $1.06 billion for Lebanon, which will largely go to boosting border control in order to halt the flow of migrants and asylum seekers to Italy and Cyprus.

Europe May 1, 2024

Georgia police arrest dozens protesting 'Russian law'

Georgia police arrested dozens of people protesting against the so-called "Russian law" that protestors say will curtail media freedoms.

The European Union April 30, 2024

Poland will not yet adopt the euro, finance minister says

Twenty years after joining the European Union, Poland has still not adopted the euro. The Polish finance minister said keeping the zloty helped avoid recession and weather other shocks.

Europe April 30, 2024

US-sanctioned ex-intelligence chief with Russian ties to be appointed Serbian vice-premier

Ex-intelligence chief Aleksandar Vulin, who is thought to have close ties with Russia, will be one of several vice-premieres in Serbia's new government.

Africa April 29, 2024

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

The European Union April 28, 2024

EU requires cars come with tech that slows cars when speeding, UK opts out

Required automotive safety feature in the European Union will slow cars when speeding, and is expected to reduce fatal car crashes by up to 12%.