The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote, just three months into his tenure under President Emmanuel Macron. The motion against Barnier, backed by opposition parties, was triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote. This marks the first … Read more
Airlines have been advised to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace for the next month, the European Union announced on Saturday, following an escalation in air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a joint statement, the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited “an overall intensification of air strikes and … Read more
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on Monday to become the European Union’s next foreign policy chief, following her nomination by the bloc’s leaders. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Kallas, who has led Estonia since 2021, submitted her resignation letter to the president but will continue to serve until a new government is formed and … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appealed to European Union (EU)-member states to support Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Angola to Nigeria, Mr. Jose Bamoquine Zau; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the European Union (EU) on Thursday has provided aid to Libya following the devastating flood ravaging the North African nation. Editor’s Pick FG Makes U-Turn On Resumption Of Emirate Flights World Leaders Sympathize With Morocco UN Has Limited Emergency Supplies In Libya According to reports from a press briefing held … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Organisation and Political Parties for Good Governance on Thursday stormed the national secretariat of the European Union in Abuja to demonstrate against its report on the 2023 presidential election. The demonstrators, numbering over a hundred, marched from National Hospital to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed disappointment with the Federal Government for discrediting the European Union’s (EU) report on the 2023 General Elections. In its final report on the Nigerian elections, the globally acclaimed body said trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had … Read more
The project will be made possible through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals The multi-donor financial contribution will enable Nigeria to finance the implementation of the INFF action plan Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is … Read more
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has long been dogged by privacy questions. The questions spurred an EU investigation into the company. The investigation has ultimately led to a big financial cost for Meta, according to US media reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that European Union (EU) privacy regulators have fined Facebook owner … Read more
Zelensky made an impassioned appeal to European Union leaders while fighting back tears. The Ukrainian leader addressed the Parliament on Thursday morning as part of the last leg of a 48-hour round trip that began in the United Kingdom. This is the longest known period Mr Zelensky has spent away from Ukraine since Russia first … Read more
EU has imposed fresh restrictions on Russian oil and other products over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The ban comes along with a price cap agreed upon by the Group of Seven allied democracies. Europe has already banned Russian coal and most crude oil, while Moscow has cut off most shipments of natural gas. EKO … Read more
Zelensky has vowed that “Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut as long as they can”. Zelensky made the vow on Friday during a summit in Kyiv with EU leaders. Zelensky has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has said “Ukraine will not give up” … Read more
Vice President Osinbajo met with a delegation of the EU election observation mission on Monday. He spoke about the significance of an effective cashless policy. The country’s number two citizen also sought more scrutiny from the national judicial council on electoral offences. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has backed the enactment … Read more
The European Union has alleged that “Russia is now at war with NATO and the West”. Secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, warned that the Russian President would now increase indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Putin has launched missile attacks across Ukraine following the West’s pledge to send battle tanks to bolster … Read more
The EU’s disease agency has said the screening of travellers from China for Covid-19 would be “unjustified”. Eko Hot Blog reports that on Thursday, Italy urged the rest of the EU to follow its lead and ensure Chinese arrivals were tested, and quarantined if necessary. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official … Read more
Energy giant Exxon Mobil has sued the EU to block energy windfall tax. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, US energy giant ExxonMobil is suing the EU in a bid to force the bloc to scrap its new windfall tax on oil firms. A windfall tax is imposed on firms that benefitted from … Read more
The Serbian army says it is at its “highest level of combat readiness” after weeks of escalating tensions between Serbia and Kosovo. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Aleksandar Vucic says he will “take all measures to protect our people and preserve Serbia”. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met … Read more
EU nations have agreed on a gas price cap to shield consumers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union nations have agreed to cap soaring wholesale gas prices to protect consumers across the bloc. From 15 February, prices will be limited if they breach 180 euros per megawatt hour for three days running. EDITOR’S … Read more
The United Nations has joined the European Union in condemning Twitter’s decision to suspend some journalists who cover the social media firm. Eko Hot Blog reports that reporters for the New York Times, CNN, and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more