A new package of European Union sanctions against Russia, set to be approved in October, could target over a thousand individuals and companies, with the aim of intensifying pressure on the Russian Federation. (translated)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, stated that the European Union should not approve new measures regarding the settlements in the West Bank before the elections in Israel, although Portugal advocates for the suspension of trade with those areas. (translated)
The European Union's foreign ministers are meeting in Ireland to discuss new sanctions against Russia and the situation in the Middle East, in an informal session that will not result in concrete decisions. (translated)
The head of European Union diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, classified a failed attack attributed to Russia at Leipzig airport as state-sponsored terrorism and announced discussions on the EU's response to this incident during an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Ireland. (translated)
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, issued an ultimatum to Armenia, warning that its accession to the European Union would be incompatible with its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, and demanded that the issue be submitted to a referendum. (translated)
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, praised the response of the European Civil Protection Mechanism to the fires that devastated eight countries during a summer marked by record temperatures, highlighting European solidarity and the efficiency in mobilizing resources in emergency situations. (translated)
Italy has decided to extend the suspension of the Schengen agreement for travelers coming from Spain for another 15 days due to the migration crisis in Ceuta, maintaining controls at air and sea borders. (translated)
Six Member States of the European Union, including Portugal, requested a common framework from Brussels to tax the extraordinary profits of oil companies, but the European Commission responded that this responsibility lies with the Member States and is not within its competence. (translated)
Iceland ends negotiations for joining the European Union after a referendum that anticipates the vote scheduled for 2027, with results indicating a victory for the 'no' side. (translated)
China is not interested in a quick end to the war in Ukraine, as the conflict depletes Western military power and increases Moscow's dependence on Beijing, according to international relations expert Liliana Reis. (translated)
In the second quarter of 2026, the European Union recorded a trade deficit of 21.8 billion euros, the first since 2023, driven mainly by the increase in the deficit in energy products and by imports surpassing exports. (translated)
The President of the European Council, António Costa, stated that the budget of the European Union for 2028-2034 must be approved this year, emphasizing the importance of strong investment in defense and security to face current geopolitical challenges. (translated)
Brussels again rejected the request to create a European Union tax on the extraordinary profits of oil companies, stating that taxation should be done by individual member states, after requests from Portugal and five other countries for a common approach to the rise in energy prices. (translated)
Portugal, along with five other EU countries, requested the Irish presidency of the Council for a debate on the creation of a tax on the extraordinary profits of oil companies, highlighting the need for a European approach that considers the diversity of national situations and the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on energy prices. (translated)
Spain requested emergency funding from the European Commission to address the migration crisis in Ceuta, following the arrival of 72,000 migrants, and the Commission promises a quick assessment of the request. (translated)
António Costa starts a new round of meetings in the capitals of the European Union to discuss the long-term budget for 2028-2034 and migration issues, seeking to gather opinions from the leaders of the Member States after the crisis in Ceuta. (translated)
The European Commission approved 6.1 billion euros in new defense material acquisitions for Ukraine, including air and missile defense systems, on the country's Independence Day, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to support the nation in the face of Russian aggression. (translated)
The head of the EU's diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, urged Israel to abandon the plan to expand settlements in the West Bank, deeming them illegal under international law and emphasizing that this action undermines the prospects for a two-state solution. (translated)
EU FALEI QUE HAVIA UMA OPERAÇÃO PARA DESANIMAR os apoiadores. Graças a DEUS MUITOS não caíram nessa. #UniãoEuropeia #Apoio #Resiliência
The European Union described the sentencing of Russian opposition figure Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison as shocking, accusing the Russian regime of trying to silence dissent against the war in Ukraine and calling for the release of all political prisoners. (translated)
