Charles Michel abandons plan to run in European parliament elections

Charles Michel, president of the European Council, has abandoned his plan to seek a seat in the European parliament this summer and will instead remain in his job, three weeks after announcing he would run in the elections, The Financial Times reports.

Top UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza

The UN’s top court ordered Israel to “take all measures” to prevent genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave, CNN reports.

Luminita Odobescu: Russia talks about spheres of influence and does not only refer to Ukraine

Russia talks a lot about spheres of influence, and not only about Ukraine, but also about Eastern Europe. Thus, the risks are major for Romania and we do not know what will happen in the coming years, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the neighboring country, Luminița Odobescu, in an interview for Digi24.

Swedish PM says won't negotiate with Hungary on NATO Bid

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday he would "not negotiate" with Hungary over Sweden's NATO bid despite Budapest now the sole holdout after Turkey's ratification, AFP reports.

The UN Commissioner for Refugees draws attention to the fact that the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is very serious

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Wednesday that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, AP reports.

Sweden's accession to NATO // The Swedish Prime Minister proposed to his Hungarian counterpart to meet in Brussels

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson proposed to his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán to meet in Brussels next week to discuss Sweden's NATO membership and other bilateral issues. Also, he would be willing to accept the Hungarian Prime Minister's invitation at "a convenient time for both sides", the Government in Stockholm announced on Thursday, writes Rador.

Hamas demands the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip before a new deal on the release of the hostages

The Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas demands the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip before any agreement is reached regarding a new deal for the release of the hostages, informs Agerpres.ro.

Budapest softens stance, Ukraine military aid secured

Hungary has reversed its stance on a €5 billion military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially thawing a months-long impasse and ensuring a stable supply of weapons for Kyiv, Bloomberg has reported.

Germany delivers historic blow to far-right: Court severs state funding for neo-nazi parties

In a landmark decision that reverberates across Europe, the German Constitutional Court has declared that neo-Nazi parties promoting the subversion of democratic order are ineligible for state funding.

EU Interior Ministers convene: Migration, security, and drug policy on agenda

EU Interior Ministers are gathering on Thursday for an informal meeting at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, marking their first assembly since Belgium assumed the rotating presidency of the EU Council on January 1, reported by Agerpres.

Slovakia pledges full support for €50 billion Ukraine aid, deepens ties

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal secured crucial commitments from Slovakia on Wednesday, dispelling any concerns about potential roadblocks for the EU's €50 billion aid package and forging closer ties between the two nations.

Germany ramps up Ukraine support: 10,000 troops trained, weapons flown in

Germany's military support for Ukraine climbed to new heights on Tuesday, as Defense Minister Boris Pistorius unveiled a multi-pronged package of training, equipment, and weapons transfers, Tagesspiegel reports, quoted by UNIAN.