Amid a noisy line of vehicles obstructing the ring road of Bucharest, a farmer emerged holding a lamb with the flag of Romania around its neck. “We became Europe’s slaves”, said Ghiocel, 47, his cheeks rosy from the freezing late January temperatures, as he stroked the young animal. “That is no longer possible!” Beside him, … Read moreTractors on TikTok: Europe’s farmers send a loud pre-election message
European Union leaders are preparing for a crucial meeting that will be dominated by a second attempt at passing a 50-billion-euro ($54bn) amendment to the EU budget that will help finance Ukraine over the next four years. That amendment was vetoed by Hungary at December’s regular summit along with 20 billion euros ($21.7bn) in military … Read moreUkraine funding, Orban’s opposition set to dominate crucial EU summit
French farmers have blocked major motorways around France with tractors in a standoff with the government over concerns about inflation and competition from cheap imports. On Monday, farmers said they aimed to establish eight chokepoints on significant roads into Paris. “We need answers,” said Karine Duc, a farmer in southwestern Lot-et-Garonne, as she joined a … Read moreFrench farmers block major motorways around Paris as dispute escalates
The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on a network of people who targeted Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders, the US Treasury Department has said. The US Treasury said the network was directed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security and put sanctions on 11 people connected to it, … Read moreUS, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran