Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as disputes over Usmanov and Fridman put policy risk back on investors’ radar.
Hungary reinstates a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports, affecting regional trade and agricultural markets, while reversing its exit from the International Criminal Court.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base by 2026, halving flights due to rising German aviation taxes and airport fees, shifting operations to lower-cost EU airports.
Lithuania and Latvia have denied airspace access to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's flight to Moscow for May 9, signaling ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting regional markets.
Slovakia will continue blocking the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until Russian oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine is restored, impacting regional markets.