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Zelenskyy tells EU leaders: There must be real consequences for those who break the rules

October 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

When Vladimir Putin avoids diplomacy, bluffs, and escalates terror, there must be strong pressure on him to bring him back

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EU adopts 19th package of sanctions on Russia

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on October 23 a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous

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European Parliament backs changes to EU driving licence rules

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Members of the European Parliament voted on October 21 to back a review of EU driving licence rules introducing provisions

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EU energy ministers agree position on phasing out imports of Russian natural gas

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia

European Union energy ministers agreed on October 20 their negotiating position on the draft regulation to phase out imports of

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: October 20

October 20, 2025October 27, 2025 ADJ

The true lesson of the past weeks isn’t found in a single budget number or election result; it’s in the

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: October 13

October 13, 2025October 20, 2025 ADJ

The week opened with a rainy trek into Sofia for a closed-door session with the Deputy Minister of Innovation. What

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European Parliament demands unified EU response to Russian violations, hybrid warfare threats

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia

In a resolution adopted on October 9, members of the European Parliament strongly condemned Russia’s “reckless and escalatory actions” of

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European Parliament rejects two motions of censure of VDL Commission

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on October 9 to reject two motions of censure of the Ursula von der Leyen European

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European Parliament backs more flexible visa suspension mechanism

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Schengen

The European Parliament has backed legislation to make it easier to remove the right to visa-free travel to the European

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