Throwing Ukraine under the tractor
EU countries restrict Ukrainian agricultural sales after lobbying pressure, causing over €1 billion in revenue loss.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
EU countries have agreed to restrict Ukrainian agricultural sales after pressure from the farming lobby, resulting in a revenue loss of over €1 billion for Ukraine. This decision contradicts EU support for Ukraine and benefits both EU agricultural groups and Russia. EUCO leaders will discuss innovative financing for the defense industry, and seven countries push for Bosnia’s EU accession negotiations. Meanwhile, EU faces retention challenges for its military and potential budget black holes. Netanyahu is warned by Biden against military action, Stevie Nicks plans a concert in Antwerp, and two activists climb trees opposing a French highway near the European Parliament.