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Kallas: USA should exert more pressure on the Kremlin.

The USA had initiated the shuttle diplomacy with a view to a ceasefire and now had a duty, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas at a meeting in the Weimar+ format in Madrid. Washington must exert pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

By Stephan Israel

Renewables: Agreement to accelerate expansion.

Industry, local governments and environmental groups have issued a joint declaration calling for the rapid and environmentally friendly expansion of renewable energies. Those involved hope to overcome resistance to projects.

By Lukas Knigge

Radio Free Europe: US Judge grants stay of execution.

A US district court judge has halted the closure of Radio Free Europe for the time being, which is likely to be postponed until September. At the same time, a dozen EU states are supporting an initiative to explore the possibility of European funding.

By Stephan Israel

Electricity price: Everyone complains, no one acts.

Most EU states are failing to take advantage of new opportunities to protect electricity customers from high prices. The Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany and 25 other EU states on Thursday.

By Manuel Berkel