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Belgium warns Europe 'in deep trouble' if energy price spike becomes structural

Belgium warns Europe 'in deep trouble' if energy price spike becomes structural

EU leaders raise alarm over volatility in Middle East, call for de-escalation, energy security measures ahead of European Council meeting

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EU urged to probe Israeli spies' role in Slovenian election
19.03.2026

EU urged to probe Israeli spies' role in Slovenian election

Prime Minister Robert Golob warns of ‘hybrid threat’ after reports of covert surveillance operations by Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube

Dutch-flagged ship suspected of carrying weapons to Israel goes dark
19.03.2026

Dutch-flagged ship suspected of carrying weapons to Israel goes dark

Vessel’s destination changed and location went offline after suspected weapons delivery

Merz: Germany ready to support Hormuz mission once fighting ends
19.03.2026

Merz: Germany ready to support Hormuz mission once fighting ends

Chancellor says Berlin will back international effort to secure strait only after fighting stops and with clear international mandate

EU must boost homegrown energy amid Iran conflict, says European Council president
19.03.2026

EU must boost homegrown energy amid Iran conflict, says European Council president

'The best way to have a predictable and reliable horizon on our energy is to increase the homegrown production of energy,' says Antonio Costa

French president calls for temporary halt to fighting in Middle East to allow negotiations
19.03.2026

French president calls for temporary halt to fighting in Middle East to allow negotiations

'The fighting should stop, at least for a few days, to give negotiations a chance,' Macron says