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Friday, August 22, 2025
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Topic: European Union

Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule

Opinion polls show ruling party PiS ahead but it may lose majority. It has been accused of undermining democratic checks & balances, politicising courts & stirring up homophobia.

Elon Musk’s X removes Hamas-affiliated accounts since attack on Israel, says CEO

The move came in response to EU industry chief Thierry Breton's 24 hour-ultimatum to Elon Musk to tackle the spread of disinformation on X since the Hamas assault.

Populist, pro-Russia Robert Fico wins Slovakia election: What it means for EU & war in Ukraine

Three-time PM Robert Fico’s SMER-SD secured most votes in elections to Slovakia's National Council. Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine & block its bid to join NATO.

Ukrainian victory in war with Russia depends on cooperation with EU, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy, who was speaking after the US Congress left Ukraine war aid out of a spending bill, also underlined the importance of ‘defence support’ for Ukraine during the war.

Europe can’t de-risk from China fully. It’s not the era of cowboy capitalism

There is more work to be done when it comes to India being a direct beneficiary of the EU diversifying its investments from China.

European Union removes ban on import of Ukraine grains in 5 neighbouring member countries

European Commission's statement says 'thanks to the work of the Coordination Platform & temporary measures' introduced in May, market distortions in 5 member states have disappeared.

US-EU announce support for Angola-Zambia-DRC corridor as race for critical minerals heats up

On sidelines of G20, US and EU said they will support the development of a transport corridor connecting DRC’s mineral-rich Katanga to port of Lobito in Angola via Zambia.

India’s leadership key to agreeing G20 summit message on territorial disputes, says EU official

The EU official said there was not a single word on the Black Sea grain deal from Russia, which finds itself more isolated after the summit.

‘Still negotiating’: EU’s Charles Michel says it’s hard to predict if G20 can agree on declaration

Michel said the EU wanted the G20 to focus on tackling global challenges to food and energy security, saying Russia was blocking Ukraine's exports of grain through the Black Sea.

At the G20 minus Xi, EU looking to further its China+1 strategy—partnership with Asia

The real takeaway for the bloc at the G20 would be to posit and reiterate itself as a development partner to the Global South.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?