Live Updates: Middle East Crisis – November 29

Brussels/Strasbourg – On May 6, European Parliament (EP) members engaged in discussions with representatives from the European Commission and the EU Council about the necessity of a coordinated EU response to the newly proposed American tariffs. Following these discussions, on May 8, the Eurocommission presented a report outlining potential EU countermeasures totaling 95 billion euros. TASR reach

At a high-profile Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić at the Kremlin shortly before the event began. Their presence at the parade stirred criticism across Europe.
Although French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk refrained from explicitly naming Europe

EU Leaders Congratulate Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff
EU officials and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
Pope Leo XIV has made history by becoming the first American to occupy the See of Peter, marking what many see as a moment of global importance.
MEPs praised his election as:
“a bridg

Brussels (ANSA) – The European Parliament in Strasbourg has approved a revision of regulations governing CO2 emissions from cars and vans, aimed at providing manufacturers with increased flexibility in meeting emission targets and avoiding penalties for non-compliance. With a vote tally of 458 in favor, 101 against, and 4 abstentions, the Parliament endorsed a targeted amendment introduced by the

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The iconic fountain in Brussels’ Kunstberg Garden has been fully restored following a €210,000 renovation. Originally designed by landscape architect René Péchère, the fountain remains a central feature of the historic garden and is now supported by a comprehensive two-year maintenance plan to ensure its proper functioning and preservation.
According to VRT News, the large

The rhetoric has shifted drastically since February, when Friedrich Merz — at the time Germany’s opposition leader and a candidate for chancellor — sharply criticized the Trump administration during an interview on Germany’s public broadcaster ARD. He accused the Trump White House of showing “indifference to Europe’s fate” and even warned that Germany may need to consider forming a defense allianc

Denmark will, on behalf of the EU, manage the distribution of six billion kroner to Ukraine, sourced from the interest earned on frozen Russian assets.
These funds will be allocated to support military operations through Ukraine’s defense industry. Denmark has been instrumental in this effort, taking the lead in helping Ukraine develop a more robust defense sector.
“We have led the internat

Merchtem Tightens Living Wage Rules: Dutch Classes Now Required
Merchtem (Eurotoday) – The municipality of Merchtem in Flemish Brabant has introduced stricter language requirements for residents seeking a living wage, as part of a push to promote integration and improve employment opportunities. According to Alderman Joris De Bosscher, individuals who refuse to attend Dutch language courses may lo

Ukrainian Intelligence Accuses Hungarian Agents of Espionage in Zakarpattia Region
Ukrainian officials have accused Hungarian military intelligence of spying in the Zakarpattia region, alleging that agents were probing regional land and air defense vulnerabilities and assessing the political sentiments of the local population. According to Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) spokesman Artem Dehtiare

Members of the European Parliament have voted to change the legal status of the wolf under the European Habitats Directive, moving it from “strictly protected species” to “protected species.” The vote tally was 371 in favor, 162 against, and 37 abstentions. The amendment now awaits formal approval from member states, which will have 18 months to update their laws according