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Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region.

Apple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK after a government demand for encrypted data access, citing privacy concerns and refusing to create a backdoor.

The EU maritime sector is progressing toward sustainability but faces persistent challenges in reducing emissions, curbing pollution, and meeting climate goals, according to a new EMSA and EEA report.

Europe must ease AI regulations to remain competitive, warns Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson, cautioning against overregulation that could push innovation and investment elsewhere.

Trump blames Ukraine for the war, arguing Zelensky could have negotiated peace. He supports U.S.-Russia talks excluding Kyiv, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.

UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin.

The European Commission has sued Austria and six other EU nations for failing to implement the Non-Performing Loans Directive, pushing for financial sanctions.

Global electricity demand is projected to rise nearly 4% annually through 2027, driven by industrial expansion, transport electrification, and rapid data center growth.

The European Commission’s 2025 agenda focuses on economic resilience, regulatory simplification, and security, with 11 legislative proposals to streamline rules and boost investment.

The AI Action Summit in Paris saw 61 countries commit to ethical and sustainable AI, but the US and UK declined to sign the final declaration.