EU selects 46 strategic raw materials projects across 16 member states
The European Commission on Friday announced 46 new strategic projects across 16 EU member states to bolster supplies of critical raw materials, diversify sourcing and reduce dependence on external suppliers. The selection was announced in Brussels. The projects are tied to the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act targets for 2030, which seek to ensure that EU capacity covers at least 10 percent of annual consumption through extraction, 40 percent through processing and 25 percent through recycling of strategic raw materials. The Commission said the new projects were chosen from 102 applications. The package includes eight extraction projects, 11 processing projects,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
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European Commission disburses EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine under defence loan
The European Commission said in Brussels on 07 Oct 2026 that it disbursed EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of the EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The release identifies the payment as part of support tied to Ukraine's defence needs. The Commission said the funds are for drones and missiles. No additional breakdown of the transfer, procurement route, or recipient ministry was included in the text. The source gives no casualty report, battlefield update, or separate incident detail. It is a financial and military support action announced by the European Commission on the day of publication.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 11:31 LONDON
European Commission proposes stricter safeguards for future EU members
The European Commission has proposed tighter rules for countries seeking to join the European Union, in a move aimed at preventing democratic backsliding after accession. The plans would require future members to align more closely with EU policies before joining and would give the bloc new tools to respond if a new member later stops adhering to its values. The proposals come as the EU prepares for possible enlargement to countries including Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania.Under the draft measures, member states would need to approve the changes before they can take effect. One of the most significant ideas would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
