# European Union
Merz backed restrictions on men leaving Ukraine for the EU
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Berlin supports Ukraine’s measures to restrict the travel of men of conscription age to European Union countries. According to him, such steps are necessary to enable Ukraine to defend itself in the context of a full-scale war.
The EU discussed energy measures following losses of €22 billion
On Monday, European Commissioners discussed measures to address the energy challenges arising from the war in the Middle East. According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in the 44 days since the conflict began, the EU has already spent over €22 billion extra on fossil fuel imports.
Is this the end of the Orbán era? Hungary is holding a decisive general election
Today, 12 April 2026, the eyes of the whole of Europe are on Budapest. Elections to the National Assembly are currently taking place in Hungary, which could mark the most radical shift in the country’s domestic and foreign policy in the last 16 years
