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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

You can recover 840 PLN. Few people remember this relief

Taxpayers have several opportunities to reduce their income tax for 2025, including a little-known deduction for union membership fees.

Mar 4 • 19:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The government to receive a presentation on the referendum on Friday

The Icelandic government is set to receive a presentation regarding a national referendum on continuing negotiations with the European Union.

Mar 3 • 16:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Media: Several countries oppose Ukraine's accelerated accession to the European Union

Multiple EU member states express concerns regarding Ukraine's quick membership in the EU due to potential governance issues.

Mar 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations Change Its Name After 37 Years?

The Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations is considering changing its name from focusing on 'staff' to 'teachers' to better reflect its membership and goals.

Mar 3 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A new creative model could dramatically strengthen the EU

Ukraine is striving for EU membership by 2027 as part of a potential peace agreement, with the EU considering a new expansion model that experts believe could significantly enhance the union.

Feb 27 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the VRK check - decision: The National Union violated the law

The Lithuanian National Union has been found to have violated laws regarding membership fees by accepting payments through non-bank services.

Feb 27 • 10:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Debate after Radosław Sikorski's exposé. Marcin Przydacz: there is a lack of ideas for foreign policy

Radosław Sikorski presented his foreign policy priorities for 2026, emphasizing the importance of EU membership for Poland, while Marcin Przydacz criticized the government for not having a clear foreign policy strategy.

Feb 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iceland Rushes to Hold a Referendum on EU Membership amid Trump's Territorial Ambitions

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on its European Union membership status, hastened by the territorial ambitions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Iceland is soon holding a referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on joining the European Union, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister: Iceland will hold a referendum on starting EU membership negotiations in the coming months

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on whether to initiate European Union membership negotiations, as confirmed by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

René Trokaz at Vima: "Expansion and deepening of the EU go hand in hand"

The article discusses the aspirations of Western Balkan countries for EU membership and the implications of geopolitical developments on this process.

Feb 25 • 14:59 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Full EU benchmarks for Ukraine: what Kyiv must do to join

Ukraine is progressing towards EU membership despite political challenges, with significant negotiations currently underway in three key areas.

Feb 25 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Explained why V. Putin did not agree with D. Trump's beneficial proposal to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for urgent action from the European Union regarding Ukraine's membership, expressing concerns about security amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Feb 25 • 04:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

USA rejected Ukraine

The U.S. abstained from voting on a UN resolution supporting sustainable peace in Ukraine, amid concerns over NATO expansion and Ukraine's readiness for EU membership.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Zelensky demands accession date from EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the European Union to provide a definitive date for Ukraine's accession, ideally by 2027, amid reluctance from EU officials to commit to a specific timeline.

Feb 24 • 13:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Volodymyr Zelensky Urges the European Union to Set a Date for Ukraine's Membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the European Union to establish a timeline for Ukraine's accession in a video address to the European Parliament.

Feb 24 • 10:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Polish foreign minister: Ukraine not ready for EU membership in 2027 due to lack of key reforms

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski doubts Ukraine's readiness for EU membership by 2027, citing insufficient reforms.

Feb 24 • 01:53 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Mounting concern in Brussels over Ukraine’s reform backslide

Senior EU officials express growing concerns over Ukraine's lack of progress on essential reforms necessary for EU membership amidst the country's push for expedited entry into the European Union.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Politico": Iceland may accelerate voting on EU membership

The article discusses the potential for Iceland to expedite its European Union membership talks amidst rising geopolitical tensions, especially in light of U.S. actions and EU expansion plans.

Feb 23 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The European Union must not bluff about Ukraine's membership

The article discusses the challenges and implications of Ukraine's potential membership in the European Union, emphasizing that the EU must take concrete steps rather than continue with vague promises.

Feb 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The head of the journalists' union downplays the departure of some members: more are coming in

The head of the Lithuanian Journalists' Union, Audrys Antanaitis, minimized the significance of some members leaving, stating that incoming members outnumber departing ones.

Feb 20 • 09:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The EU wants to start membership talks with Ukraine as soon as possible, emphasizes Košta

The European Union aims to initiate membership negotiations with Ukraine promptly, as stated by European Council President Antoniu Košta.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Annika Ström Melin: Self-Satisfied Sweden Does Not Realize That We Are About to Miss the Revolution in the EU

The article discusses the transformative changes facing the EU, suggesting that Sweden and others may fail to adapt to a new reality of multi-tiered membership.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The European Union wants to open negotiations on Ukraine's accession "as soon as possible"

The European Union is keen to begin formal negotiations regarding Ukraine's EU membership, although no specific timeline has been committed.

Feb 19 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault

Union membership in the US reached a 16-year high in 2025, with 14.7 million workers belonging to unions, despite efforts to diminish union power by the Trump administration.

Feb 18 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Moldova's Euro Minister hopes to throw a party upon joining the European Union

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the challenges that await the country on its path to EU membership, including adopting Brussels regulations and addressing the Transnistria issue.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Without Formal Membership, the European Union Participates as an Observer in the "Peace Council"

The European Commission announced that the EU will participate as an observer in the "Peace Council" established by former U.S. President Donald Trump, without formal membership.

Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas Promises Regarding K. Starkevičius After Speaking of a 'Tectonic Shift'

L. Kasčiūnas discussed the impact of a corruption investigation on the political landscape in Lithuania, specifically affecting the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', while addressing the situation of colleague K. Starkevičius, who has paused his party membership amid legal issues.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to skillfully use union membership verification?

The article promotes a subscription package that gives access to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, highlighting the benefits of obtaining dual journalism resources.

Feb 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: Sudanese Foreign Minister: Foreign Interference Escalates War in Sudan

The Sudanese Foreign Minister has accused external forces of exacerbating the ongoing conflict in Sudan and called for the African Union to lift the suspension of Sudan's membership.

Feb 12 • 02:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Zelensky: The day of Ukraine's accession to the EU will be written into the peace treaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reaffirmed his goal to establish 2027 as the target year for Ukraine's membership in the European Union, dismissing rumors of a partial accession plan being prepared by the EU.

Feb 12 • 01:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Media: The EU is Developing an 'Unprecedented Plan' for Ukraine's Accession to the Bloc

The European Union is reportedly working on a significant plan to facilitate Ukraine's potential accession, allowing it to participate in discussions even before full reforms are completed.

Feb 11 • 03:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unique Plan for Ukraine in the EU Next Year. Orbán Poses a Challenge

The European Union is considering a groundbreaking plan that could grant Ukraine partial EU membership as early as next year, although Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán poses a potential obstacle.

Feb 10 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Politico: The 5 steps for Ukraine's EU membership by 2027

The European Union is drafting a plan for partial Ukrainian membership that could commence as early as next year, aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ties with Europe and distancing it from Moscow.

Feb 10 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Media: The EU could grant membership to Ukraine as early as 2027 for the sake of peace

The European Union is exploring ways to include a commitment to expedite Ukraine's membership as part of a peace agreement to end the war, according to reports.

Feb 10 • 11:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will Ukraine partially join the EU next year? A plan is in preparation

A report discusses the potential for Ukraine to partially join the European Union in the coming year as plans are being formulated.

Feb 10 • 11:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Politico learns details of 'accession in advance' proposal for Ukraine that is being discussed in Brussels

The European Union is considering a proposal to grant Ukraine accelerated partial EU membership as early as 2027, under a plan known as 'reverse enlargement.'

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The first numbers tell: The removal of tax deduction rights for membership fees is already reflected in departures from trade unions

The Finnish government's removal of tax deduction rights for union membership fees has led to a noticeable decrease in union membership in certain sectors.

Feb 10 • 06:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

To Support the Peace Agreement.. the European Union is Considering Granting Ukraine Some Membership Advantages

The European Union is contemplating providing Ukraine with preliminary benefits related to membership in support of a potential peace agreement.

Feb 9 • 23:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does Sudan's Return to IGAD Lead to a Restoration of Its Role in Ending the Conflict?

Sudan has regained its membership in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) after nearly two years of suspension, potentially allowing the organization to play a crucial role in the peace process amid ongoing conflicts in the country.

Feb 9 • 15:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Member of the Neringa Council A. Burkšas has suspended membership in the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania'

A. Burkšas has confirmed his suspension from the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania' amid ongoing investigations related to high-level corruption in Vilnius.

Feb 9 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Seimas met with colleagues from the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada

The Baltic states consistently support Ukraine and Moldova's aspirations to become members of the European Union and emphasize that separating Moldova from Ukraine's membership process is unacceptable.

Feb 6 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Fragile Social Partnership: 'Silent Path of Collective Bargaining Flight'

A new legal opinion raises questions about the legality of union membership without collective bargaining, highlighting tensions in the employer-employee relationship.

Feb 5 • 06:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Moskvič – the fallen diplomat in the era of predators

The article discusses the background of Miroslav Lajčák, who was influenced by his parents' long-term membership in the Communist Party and his time at MGIMO in the Soviet Union.

Feb 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Can Norway Join the EU Health Union? These Are the Difficult Points.

Norwegian Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre discusses the challenges and complexities of Norway's potential membership in the EU Health Union amid skepticism from the No to EU organization.

Feb 4 • 16:41 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Why Canada should join the EU

The article argues that Canada, described by Prime Minister Mark Carney as the most European of non-European countries, should be considered for membership in the European Union.

Feb 4 • 13:32 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fellow countrymen support NATO membership but oppose EU accession

The article discusses a shift in public opinion, with citizens favoring NATO membership while being against joining the European Union.

Feb 3 • 18:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Ukraine: Plan for 'reverse integration' into the EU - What it entails, how it will happen

The European Commission is reportedly considering ways to accelerate Ukraine's integration into the European Union without immediately granting full membership rights as part of a potential peace agreement with Russia.

Jan 16 • 13:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"These madnesses have gotten old". The reaction of FdI to the woke diktat in Kosovo

Fratelli d'Italia criticizes the European Union's directive to Kosovo mandating the use of woke language, which includes banning terms like 'husband and wife' and 'country' in favor of more inclusive alternatives as a condition for EU membership.

Jan 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Establishing a New Organization Against EU Membership

A new organization named "To the Left of the EU" was established to oppose Iceland's membership in the European Union during a founding meeting attended by dozens of people.

Jan 10 • 20:41 UTC

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