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1. Europeans to partner with Kyiv on missile defense
A coalition of European nations, including Denmark, France, Germany, and the UK, will support Ukraine’s Project Freyja, a new missile defense system. This initiative aims to enhance Ukraine’s defensive capabilities by integrating with NATO-standard technology.
2. Hungary parliament votes to remove president
The Hungarian parliament has voted to dismiss President Tamás Sulyok, a figure associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The ruling Tisza party utilized its supermajority to pass a constitutional amendment facilitating this removal.
3. Trump announces speech to the nation
US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech to the nation on Friday morning at 3 a.m. Swiss time. The announcement was made via his Truth Social account, indicating a significant address is forthcoming.
4. Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gains EU support
EU foreign ministers have shown strong backing for a complete ban on imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, reported that this proposal received considerable support during a recent meeting.
5. UK joins EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has officially joined the European Union in a €90 billion loan package aimed at supporting Ukraine’s financial and military needs for the next two years. This collaboration was announced following months of discussions.
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6. Nine European countries and Ukraine have formed a coalition aimed at developing anti-ballistic missile capabilities to enhance the continent’s defense. The joint declaration emphasizes the need for an integrated missile defense architecture to effectively deter and defeat future threats.
7. In the UK, the government is set to outline new restrictions on social media usage for 16 and 17-year-olds as parliamentary recess approaches. Although specific details on the definition of “social media” are still pending, the initiative aims to enhance protections for young users in the digital landscape.
8. The European Union has enacted a gold embargo against Sudan in response to the ongoing civil war. This decision aims to cut off a key source of funding for the conflict, with the Council of Member States highlighting the urgency of the situation in their sanctions announcement.
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The Kremlin has accused the European Union of attempting to cancel Russian culture following budget cuts to the Venice Biennale. This year’s prestigious art exhibition, which runs from May to November, saw Russia allowed to open its pavilion for just three days, igniting a political firestorm across Europe. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government opposed Moscow’s participation, highlighting the tensions within her coalition regarding cultural engagement with Russia.
In related news, a recent report from the EuroMOMO network indicates that June’s heat wave has resulted in approximately 10,000 deaths across Europe. The extreme weather has raised concerns about public health, with the effects of rising temperatures becoming increasingly evident even in traditionally cooler regions like Switzerland. The findings underscore the urgent need for effective climate action as Europe grapples with the consequences of extreme weather events.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 16 to 23 degrees with partly cloudy feels like. In London, 14 to 29 degrees with sunny feels like. In Paris, 23 to 35 degrees with sunny feels like. In Brussels, 15 to 32 degrees with sunny feels like. In Berlin, 18 to 30 degrees with sunny feels like. In Stockholm, 12 to 25 degrees with sunny feels like. In Madrid, 22 to 32 degrees with sunny feels like.
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