GLOBE
Malta PM Calls Early Parliamentary Elections for 30 May
Robert Abela seeks new mandate months before term ends, citing need for stability amid international tensions.
EUROPE
Podium
Europe’s Dependence Comes With a Cost
By Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.
Cyprus Divided
Üstel Sees EU Summit as Anti-Turkey/Turkish Cypriot Move Over Defence Clause
Head of ruling coalition in north accuses Cyprus and EU of forming a political bloc against Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots as President Christodoulides presses for clarity on Article 42.7.
Europe
Cyprus’ Role Strengthened
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, underlined the success of hosting the informal European Council in Cyprus, noting that the discussions on defence, energy and competitiveness strengthen the EU’s strategic position and the international standing of the Republic of Cyprus.
ECONOMY
ECB Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Middle East War Clouds Inflation Outlook
Policymakers are waiting to see whether the sharp inflation spike triggered by the conflict proves temporary or begins to drag on growth across the eurozone
