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Middle East: Escalating tensions spark fears of an energy shock – Alarm in the EU & Athens

Visible risk of "ignition" of the global energy market, 40% rise in today's prices on the energy exchange - Greece asks for measures from the Commission to put a brake on a new price rally

How real is Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz? Analysts are divided, speaking of a “global shock” or a “self-inflicted wound” for Tehran

In the shadow of its military conflict with Israel, Iran is brandishing the threat of "blocking" one of the most strategic passageways for international energy trade — the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts weigh the consequences, while many believe Tehran ultimately won't follow through

Monaco has been blacklisted by the EU for money laundering alongside countries such as Syria and Myanmar

The EU added Venezuela to the list, but removed the UAE and Gibraltar - Once again Russia is absent - The whole list

Ursula von der Leyen presented the 18th package of sanctions against Russia

Commission proposal targets Russia's energy and financial sectors - "Russia does not want peace, power is the only language it understands" said the Commission President

Half a billion from defense spending freed up for benefits – Outcome of Athens-Brussels negotiations

Half a billion euros in defense spending is being repurposed to create fiscal space for new benefits. This amount will be added to the budget margin expected to open up toward the end of this year, allowing the government to finance permanent support measures and tax cuts

US 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports in force – International reactions and implications

Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, triggering global backlash and concerns over a trade war, order cancellations, and price hikes in the U.S.

Eurostat: Inflation in Greece rose to 3.3% in May – Eurozone inflation fell to 1.9%

Eurozone inflation fell below the 2% target - paving the way for a new ECB rate cut

Dutch Prime Minister resigns after Wilders’ departure – Government collapses

Towards early elections in the country - Dick Schoof announced his resignation a few hours after the PVV party left the governing coalition

EU agrees to retaliate against China over medical materials

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU expressed its disappointment with the measure

Viktor Orban is a beacon of freedom, says AfD’s Alice Weidel

The winds of change are blowing, said Weidel at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Budapest

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