Europe
Technology offers hope in tackling water scarcity
Improvements in technology, and cooperation in using it, could help to address water shortage challenges worldwide
InternationalUkraine's grain dispute is unlikely to end soon
Ukraine said it was willing to accept restrictions on EU trade to end the dispute
UkraineProposed EU defence spending plan faces resistance
The European Commission has announced proposals to bolster the integration of Europe’s defence industry
EUEU aid to Tunis will help, but it will not be enough
In line with a July 2023 partnership deal, the EU is supporting Tunisia in managing dire economic conditions
TunisiaGerman trade is set to be very modestly better in 2024
Exports rose in January on stronger demand from the rest of the EU and from China but imports remained subdued
GermanyBulgarian coalition could endure as least-worst option
Nine-month premier Denkov has stood down as agreed but renegotiating the coalition agreement could unstick the partners
BulgariaUkraine will not extend gas transit agreement
Ukraine’s energy minister ruled out extending the gas transit agreement that will expire at the end of this year
UkraineFarmer protests will disrupt EU trade relations
European farmers are demanding that Brussels goes further in protecting their interests in free trade negotiations
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