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In its 'Commodity Markets Outlook' report, the World Bank named the European Union's abandonment of Russian fuel imports as the reason for rising gas prices in Europe. The bank warned that the cessation of Russian LNG supplies in January 2027 and pipeline gas in the third quarter of 2027 will intensify competition for LNG and raise prices in Europe and Asia.
Otabek YusupovThe European Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposes subsidizing only cars with 70% European components. Germany and France have agreed on a compromise for the United Kingdom and Norway, but Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea risk being left out. Component suppliers, by contrast, are demanding stronger protection. The European Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposes subsidizing only cars with 70% European components. Germany and France have agreed on a compromise for the UK and Norway, but Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea risk being left out. Component suppliers, by contrast, are demanding stronger protection.
Otabek YusupovThe Fair Labour Mobility EU project, with a budget of 1.2 million euros in 2024–2025, helped nearly 3,000 workers defend their labour and social rights. In parallel, the European Commission presented a package of measures: mutual recognition of qualifications, a digital wallet for social security documents, and expanded powers for the European Labour Authority.
Aziz KarimovAfter 14 years in power, Aleksandar Vucic lost the elections to a movement without a single leader. International Crisis Group analyst Marko Prelec considers doubts about its ability to govern the country premature and notes that the movement is seeking better relations with the EU, although it remains 'ambiguous' on the question of membership.
Otabek YusupovSince September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online scams, the release of American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy. Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online fraud, the release of the American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy.
Otabek YusupovBritish and European officials will discuss a range of options for the relationship, including free movement, ahead of the EU summit on 20 November. Downing Street stresses that the current focus is deals on food and youth mobility, while Andy Burnham has called for an 'honest conversation' about restoring free movement.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission will present rules under which EU countries must specify which level of government is responsible for preparing for climate disasters. Brussels is working from a 3°C warming scenario by 2100 but does not promise new money for adaptation.
Aziz KarimovThe EU initiative to create a single digital corporate regime for startups has met resistance from member states and trade unions, while a founders' campaign has warned of the project being 'diluted.' A leaders' summit has been scheduled for February 2027 to break the deadlock.
Otabek YusupovThe EU Ambassador to Yemen, Patrick Simonnet, said that concrete steps to end the fighting are needed 'in the coming days, not weeks'. Since June 2026, more than 250,000 people have been displaced in the country, and the EU has allocated an additional €22.5 million in humanitarian aid.
Otabek YusupovPolish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, speaking at the Polish-German economic forum in Warsaw, stated that the country will never agree to a return to dependence on Russian gas and raw materials. The statement came amid the EU's ongoing rejection of Russian energy and discussions in Germany, where the AfD advocates restoring imports of Russian energy carriers.
Aziz KarimovOn 19 October, the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs once again failed to approve the draft report on the EU Inc initiative — a pan-European form of company that would allow a business to be registered in one country and operate across the entire bloc. The sticking point is disagreements over workers' rights, with both startup founders and trade unions unhappy with the current version of the draft.
Otabek YusupovLula da Silva won the Brazilian election with a margin of almost 4.4 million votes, taking 51.8%. European leaders congratulated him, stressing the importance of the EU–MERCOSUR deal signed in January, which his rival Flavio Bolsonaro had threatened. Bolsonaro himself is contesting the results.
Aziz KarimovThe EU Council adopted eight decisions allocating about €4.9 billion ($5.4 billion) for Ukraine: €4.7 billion to partially reimburse member states for military assistance already delivered and €230 million for the EUMAM Ukraine mission. Total support under the facility has reached €10.8 billion.
Otabek YusupovThe European Commission has accepted Temu's action plan to remedy violations of the Digital Services Act. The company has committed to conducting a risk assessment, strengthening oversight of illegal goods, and revising its recommender algorithms. Earlier, the Chinese marketplace was fined €200 million, and new fees on cheap parcels have already cut imports by 30–40%.
Aziz KarimovThe movement, which grew out of student protests after the tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station, won an absolute majority in Serbia's parliament. Brussels welcomes the change of power, but Belgrade's foreign policy — sanctions against Russia, Kosovo, relations with China — remains uncertain. The movement, which grew out of student protests following the tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station, has won an absolute majority in Serbia's parliament. Brussels welcomes the change of power, but Belgrade's foreign policy — sanctions against Russia, Kosovo, relations with China — remains uncertain.
Otabek YusupovThe draft statement for the EU–Canada summit in Montreal on October 29–30 contains an unagreed provision on Ottawa joining the €90 billion loan program for 2026–2027. Canada has not yet given final consent, and the size of its contribution has not been determined.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Politico, the European Commission expects to agree on €45 billion in additional funding for Ukraine by the end of 2026. The most likely scenario is a loan guaranteed by the current EU budget; the issue is to be considered at the summit on November 26.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission has presented a reform of the border agency Frontex: it will be able to support the expulsion of migrants from some non-EU countries to others, take part in deportations from “return hubs” and will receive a rapid-response force. Human rights groups and some MEPs criticised the plan.
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