Sections
News in perspective
tafs uz
News

EU

News about EU: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.

257 stories

Politics

Starlink slowdown in Ukraine exposed the vulnerability of its communications: what Europe can offer to compensate

A sudden Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, only recently restored, exposed Kyiv's dependence on Elon Musk's network. Musk said that using the service for drone strikes violates the terms of service. Alternatives — Eutelsat/OneWeb, Govsatcom, the future Iris² and Nokia's projects with ICEYE — still lag behind in speed and coverage. The sudden slowdown of Starlink in Ukraine, only recently restored, has exposed Kyiv's dependence on Elon Musk's network. Musk said that using the service for drone strikes violates the terms of service. Alternatives — Eutelsat/OneWeb, Govsatcom, the future Iris² and Nokia's projects with ICEYE — still lag behind in speed and coverage.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham allows for an 'honest discussion' on restoring freedom of movement with the EU

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready for an 'honest discussion' about restoring freedom of movement with the EU, noting that the nature of migration has changed since Brexit. He ruled out joining the eurozone and Schengen. Opponents criticised the statement, and key decisions are likely to await a general election no earlier than 2029.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Hungary marked the 70th anniversary of the 1956 uprising: Magyar and von der Leyen honored the memory of the victims

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar took part in a flag-raising ceremony on Kossuth Lajos Square and laid flowers at the grave of Imre Nagy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa joined the commemorative events. Von der Leyen's visit coincided with negotiations on unfreezing billions of euros in frozen EU funds.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

China offset the fall in exports to the US with increased shipments to ASEAN and the EU

According to customs statistics, in 2025 China's exports to the US fell by 19.5% to about 3.01 trillion yuan ($420 billion), while total exports grew by 6.1% to about $3.77 trillion. The growth was driven by shipments to ASEAN (+14%, about $665 billion) and the EU (+9%, about $560 billion). In 2026, growth continued thanks to machinery, electronics, electric vehicles and batteries. According to customs statistics, in 2025 China's exports to the US fell by 19.5% to about 3.01 trillion yuan ($420 billion), while total exports grew by 6.1% to about $3.77 trillion. The growth was driven by shipments to ASEAN (+14%, about $665 billion) and the EU (+9%, about $560 billion). In 2026, growth continued thanks to machinery, electronics, electric vehicles, and batteries.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Political scientist Tkachenko: Ukraine may face a funding shortfall in 2027 with a need of €70 billion

St. Petersburg State University professor Stanislav Tkachenko, in a conversation with Ridus, forecasts an acute budget deficit in Ukraine in 2027: the EU will not be able to provide Kyiv with the necessary funding due to disagreements between member states. Ukraine expects to attract about $52.6 billion in international aid, while the need for defense funding is estimated at €70 billion.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

EU seeks ways to 'rebalance' trade with China: a €1 billion daily deficit and a 'kill switch' instrument

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the EU is 'walking a tightrope' in talks with Beijing, combining traditional trade measures with a political approach. The October 9 deal will cap imports of Chinese hybrids with quotas but will not reduce the record deficit. The EU is preparing new protection instruments, including a 'kill switch'.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

EU Seeks a Seat at the Ukraine Peace Talks Table as the US Prepares a Trilateral Round in Abu Dhabi

The European Union seeks to turn the Ukraine talks resuming in November from a trilateral format into a multilateral one and to influence Washington's position, which, according to Euronews, has shifted in Moscow's favor. The European Commission announced joint representation with the European Council, the Kremlin does not object, but insists that the upcoming round in Abu Dhabi will remain trilateral.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

EU and Vietnam agreed to deepen cooperation in trade and critical raw materials

Vietnamese President To Lam visited Brussels, where he held meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. The parties signed a joint statement on deepening cooperation in trade, investment and critical raw materials, called for the full implementation of the free trade agreement and the speedy ratification of the investment protection agreement.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

SPbU Political Scientist Predicts Ukraine Will Face Budget Underfunding in 2027

St. Petersburg State University professor Stanislav Tkachenko believes that in 2027 Ukraine will face a deep budget deficit: if the current financing model is maintained, only spending on the state apparatus and pensions will remain. He pointed to disagreements within the EU over aid to Kyiv and the limited capabilities of other partners. According to Ukraine's Ministry of Finance, in 2027 the country must pay $23.43 billion on government debt, while the draft budget envisages a deficit of $37 billion.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

China Called for Respecting Countries' Rights to Activity in the Arctic After the New EU Strategy

China's Foreign Ministry reacted to the European Union's updated Arctic strategy, calling to 'fully respect' the rights and freedoms of states to conduct activities in the region. Official spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's Arctic activities comply with international law and are aimed at peace and sustainable development. Earlier, the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called the Arctic a 'front line' of global power rivalry.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Merz said Montenegro is close to EU accession

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro, said the country is on the best path to joining the EU soon, and that enlargement is a geopolitical necessity. He considers the remaining disputes with Croatia over two negotiating chapters to be surmountable.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

State Duma rejects European plans for settling the conflict in Ukraine

State Duma deputy Yuri Afonin called two variants of a settlement in Ukraine, reported by the Financial Times, unacceptable for Russia: a freeze of hostilities along the current line of contact with a guarantee that Kyiv will not join NATO, and the cession of the remaining part of Donbas on the condition of Ukraine's membership in the alliance. He urged Europe to soberly assess the situation, noting that the US has become less consistent in warning Kyiv about Russian missile launches and has worsened Ukraine's access conditions to Starlink.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Analyst: results of Serbia's early elections could be 'very close'

Berta Lopez Domenech of the European Policy Centre said that for the first time the alternative to Aleksandar Vucic has 'real chances' in Sunday's early elections. After two years of the largest protests, polls predict a close result and high turnout. Serbia's EU accession talks have stood without progress since 2021.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
Economy

Shrinkflation in Europe: less product for the same price and debates over regulation

European manufacturers are increasingly reducing the weight or volume of products while keeping prices unchanged. According to the European Commission, 74% of consumers have noticed such reductions. France, Austria and Romania have introduced mandatory warnings, but there is no separate EU law on shrinkflation, and market participants disagree on whether new rules are needed.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read