EU ambassadors face a sanctions deadline as disputes over Russian billionaires add uncertainty for markets, currencies and household budgets.
Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports, impacting local food prices, household budgets, and regional trade dynamics amid EU tariff changes.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base and cut flights by half due to rising German aviation taxes and airport fees, driving up travel costs for consumers and limiting budget travel options.
Lithuania and Latvia's closure of airspace to Slovak PM's flight to Moscow may raise travel costs and affect household budgets through longer routes and increased expenses.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until oil supplies resume via the Druzhba pipeline, impacting energy costs and household budgets.