Monday, 16 February 2026
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that quick EU membership for Ukraine is unlikely, citing a political deadlock among the 27 EU member states. During the Munich Security Conference, Rinkēvičs noted that while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks a clear timeline for accession, there is currently no readiness among EU leaders to provide a target date, as any new member requires unanimous approval from existing members.
Carmakers in Europe have called for greater flexibility in the transition to green transport, arguing that while EU-wide targets for electrifying the auto sector are effective, they need to be less stringent to facilitate successful implementation. The industry emphasizes the importance of technological freedom to meet these goals.
A far-right training network is being established in France to prepare for local elections in March, focusing on financial resources, political strategies, and building networks. Benoît de Boysson, the Reconquête! candidate, began his campaign in Bourg-en-Bresse on February 7, 2026, while discussions of potential alliances between the far-right Rassemblement National and the conservative Les Républicains are underway, driven by concerns over the radical left's influence.
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