#EU's
Ukraine isn't freeloading off the rest of Europe; it's the army currently absorbing the force that would otherwise be parked on the EU's border. Merz should squeeze the laggards, not let Kyivs 70bn gap sit open while he does it.
November 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, states he will only approve the EU’s 2028–2034 budget if every member country commits to long-term financial aid for Ukraine beginning in 2027
November 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is threatening to block the EU's 2028–2034 budget unless every member state commits to funding Ukraine from 2027 onward. Kyiv faces a EUR 70bn financing gap next year, and Merz is making that shortfall a condition of his budget approval.
November 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
⚡️German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU's next budget unless all member states commit to long-term funding for Ukraine.

The Financial Times reports that Berlin is leveraging its position as the bloc's largest net contributor to close Kyiv's €70bn financing gap.
November 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 FT: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU’s 2028–2034 budget unless all member states agree to help finance Ukraine in 2027 and beyond.

Kyiv faces a €70bn funding gap next year, with the EU pledging to cover about €45bn.
November 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
European Union doesn't lie when its leaders like Kaja Kallas ( @kajakallas.bsky.social ) make declarations of how the Union is "standing in solidarity" with EU's "good ally" #Israel:

EU Satellite Imagery Delayed Over Gaza and Parts of West Bank by 24-hours
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/10...
EU Satellite Imagery Delayed Over Gaza and Parts of West Bank by 24-hours - bellingcat
Imagery captured by the European Space Agency’s freely available Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 satellites appears to be delayed by 24 hours over Gaza and parts of the West Bank, a Bellingcat analysis has ...
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November 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Source: @osint613 on X

EU's Kallas: I don't have high expectations ahead of these talks in Abu Dhabi
Source: @osint613 on X

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukraine, the EU, NATO, Germany, France, the U.K. and Italy ahead of two days of trilateral talks between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi. (1/2)
November 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The European Union must rethink security to take into account challenges and risks posed by the growing power of major technology companies that go beyond traditional competition concerns, European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera said on Monday.
Europe must rethink security as Big Tech power grows, EU's Ribera says
The European Union must rethink security to take into account challenges ​and risks posed by the growing ‌power of major technology companies that go beyond traditional competition concerns, European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera said ​on Monday.
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November 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Germany Issues Ultimatum To Secure Ukraine Funding – FT
www.ft.com/content/ec66...
Germany issues ultimatum to secure Ukraine funding
Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to withhold agreement on EU’s next budget unless bloc can unanimously agree on additional financial support for Kyiv
www.ft.com
November 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
CBAM, the EU's carbon border tax, lets importers subtract a carbon price already paid at home. But that price must be mandatory, cover a whole sector and be verifiable for each tonne of emissions.

India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme rewards firms for cutting emissions relative to a baseline. 2/3
November 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Navigating the Regulatory Storm: AI Agents, GDPR Reforms, and Global Compliance in the Autonomous Systems + Video

Introduction: As autonomous AI agents and automated data pipelines reshape enterprise IT infrastructure, regulatory bodies worldwide are rapidly shifting from passive observation to…
Navigating the Regulatory Storm: AI Agents, GDPR Reforms, and Global Compliance in the Autonomous Systems + Video
Introduction: As autonomous AI agents and automated data pipelines reshape enterprise IT infrastructure, regulatory bodies worldwide are rapidly shifting from passive observation to aggressive enforcement. Recent legislative moves—ranging from the UK's strict liability stance on agentic AI to the EU's Digital Omnibus reforms and record-breaking GDPR fines—demonstrate that organizations deploying AI systems remain fully accountable for autonomous outputs, data leakage, and compliance failures.
undercodetesting.com
November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
German chancellor Friedrich Merz is conditioning his approval of the EU’s 2028-2034 budget on all member states committing to financial support for Ukraine starting in 2027 and beyond. This is reported by FT.

The defense of Ukraine is the defense of Europe.
November 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
💬 The EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday she saw little sign of goodwill from #Russia ‌to negotiate a settlement to the war in #Ukraine, adding Moscow had already signed up to numerous agreements underpinning European security but had failed to respect ⁠them.

www.reuters.com/world/eus-ka...
EU's Kallas: sees no sign of Russian goodwill to negotiate peace
The European Union's foreign policy chief said on Monday she saw ​little sign of goodwill from Russia ‌to negotiate a settlement to the war in Ukraine, adding Moscow had already signed ​up to numerous...
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
My conversation with
@renewablesgrid.bsky.social Antonella Battaglini & Bernard De Clercq of @eliagroup.bsky.social about the EU's post 2030 climate&energy policy, hosted by
@smorgan.bsky.social

foresightmedia.com/story/sW5c9b...

Constructive feedbacks are welcome
Plotting the EU’s post-2030 energy and climate pathway
The European Union will need to decide how to navigate the 2030s and achieve its 2040 emission reduction target. On this episode of Watt Matters, we discuss what is actually at stake just as this poli...
foresightmedia.com
November 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Our statement, published today, also highlights the need for the post-2030 framework to:

💰 Ensure policy predictability to provide long-term certainty for investments

💡 Recognise electricity grids as key enablers

⚠️ Turn ambition into implementation

Explore RGI's statement 👇
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RGI Statement on the EU post-2030 energy framework - Renewables Grid Initiative
Today, RGI publishes its statement on the EU’s post-2030 energy framework, outlining key considerations for shaping Europe’s future renewable energy and climate policy. Against a backdrop of…
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November 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Draft law: the EU's Digital Fairness Act would require companies to let adults disable addictive features and will target AI bots that simulate relationships (Bloomberg)

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November 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The European Commission is preparing the EU’s first anti-corruption strategy after Western Europe and the bloc’s average Corruption Perceptions Index score fell to 64 from 66. The European Parliament estimates that further EU action against corruption could generate benefits of up to €58.5 billion…
EU Plans First Anti-Corruption Strategy as Regional CPI Score Falls to 64
The European Commission is preparing the EU’s first anti-corruption strategy after Western Europe and the bloc’s average Corruption Perceptions Index score fell to 64 from 66. The European Parliament estimates that further EU action against corruption could generate benefits of up to €58.5 billion a year.
polandinsight.com
November 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🔴 High 82 · Geopolitics

EU's Kallas Calls for Stronger U.S. Sanctions on Russia Post-Midterms, Citing Security Concerns

💡 EU urges US to ramp up Russia sanctions post-midterms
EU's Kallas Calls for Stronger U.S. Sanctions on Russia Post-Midterms, Citing Security Con
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas stated that, following the U.S. midterm elections, she hopes the U.S. will increase pressure on Russia and introduce further sanct
volflash.com
November 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Europe must rethink security as Big Tech power grows, EU's Ribera says https://t.co/iKBAWKMCDN

Source: @Reuters on X
Original Post:
https://x.com/Reuters/status/2119812309505749197
November 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM