European Council
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worldEU Unanimity Rule Creates Paralysis Amid Geopolitical Crisis
One nation can halt all European Council decisions under current veto rules, creating political gridlock as Russia tensions escalate.
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worldOrbán Veto Blocks €90B EU Loan to Ukraine Amid Pipeline Dispute
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán halts critical EU financial aid to Ukraine over Druzhba pipeline sabotage claims, triggering rare unity among EU leaders.
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worldGuterres Urges End to Middle East Escalation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, urging the U.S., Israel, and Iran to halt attacks and prioritize diplomacy amid rising global energy costs.
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financeVon der Leyen Defends EU Carbon Market Amid Energy Price Crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resists scrapping the ETS carbon pricing system, urging member states to cut energy taxes instead while planning reforms to stabilize prices and sustain decarbonization goals.