EU Fails to Force Commission on Israeli Settler Sanctions; Hungary Ousts Orbán-Appointed President; EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Spies; Senior Democrat Backs Trump’s Call for More European Defense Spending
Four separate news items from July 13: EU countries unable to force Commission action on Israeli settler sanctions, Hungary's parliament votes to oust president, EU sanctions Russian cyber spies, and former Chicago mayor backs Trump's call for Europe to increase defense spending.
EU Fails to Force Commission on Israeli Settler Sanctions
Several EU member states attempted to compel the European Commission to present concrete measures for a vote on sanctions against Israeli settlements, but were unsuccessful. The news was published on July 13.
Hungary Ousts Orbán-Appointed President
Hungary's parliament voted to oust the president appointed by Viktor Orbán. The 17th amendment to the constitution easily surpassed the two-thirds majority required for constitutional change. The news was published on July 13.
EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Spies for Years-Long Hacking
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian cyber spies, who the EU says are responsible for cyber espionage and sabotage campaigns. Moscow's Federal Security Service (FSB) is behind these activities. The news was published on July 13.
Senior Democrat Backs Trump’s Call for More European Defense Spending
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel stated that Europe is responsible for becoming dependent on America. This remark supports Donald Trump's call for Europe to increase defense spending. The news was published on July 10.
