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Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia

António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.

Euronews

EU summit: von der Leyen gets go-ahead from leaders to take tougher action on China

Russia's war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition were the two main topics at the first day of the EU summit.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles

Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576

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From Meloni's cigarettes to Trump's Greenland, hot mic moments capture lighter side of G7 summit

While leaders of the world's richest democracies gathered at the G7 summit this week to discuss major global challenges including war, trade and international security, there were a series of hot mic moments that captured a rather light-hearted side of the world leaders.

The Times of India

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics

World leaders at the G7 summit are discussing global issues, but hot mics have revealed lighter conversations too

The Independent UK

EU leaders welcome US-Iran deal to end war as Macron says mission to aid Hormuz reopening 'ready'

The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered few details about Tehran's nuclear programme.

Euronews

Ukraine and Moldova to enter first phase of EU membership negotiations

Election of new Hungarian government in April has paved way for EU member states to agree to open talks

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Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what's at stake at the EU-Korea Summit

European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Why it is important?

Euronews

Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills

With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts.

Euronews

Off the Record: Politics, protests and dead flamingos dominate EU-Western Balkans summit

Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo provides highlights and analysis from the EU-Western Balkans summit held this week in her signature newsletter Off the Record.

Euronews

Ukraine ready to close several accession chapters 'immediately', Costa tells Euronews

The lifting of Hungary's veto can allow Ukraine to close several chapters in the accession process "immediately" after opening them, European Council President António Costa told Euronews.

Euronews

Newsletter: Bust to boom? Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger

Dozens of European leaders and heads of state from the six Western Balkan countries will be in Montenegro on Friday for talks about how to grow the European Union. Also in the newsletter: how Europe balances trade with the US and China.

Euronews

Exclusive: Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit

Council chief calls for the EU's enlargement rules to be "streamlined" by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process in an exclusive Euronews interview, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for stability.

Euronews

EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects

Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries

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Euronews

Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement

Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight.

Radio France Internationale

EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans

The European Union has reached a deal on tougher migration rules that would allow countries to set up so-called “return hubs” outside the bloc, a move hailed by supporters as a practical answer to stalled deportations, but denounced by rights groups as a dangerous step towards offshore detention. Meanwhile, the…

Euronews

EU ready to 'step up' in Ukraine-Russia talks but ceasefire must come first, summit draft shows

EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of engaging in direct talks when they meet on 18-19 June. But the latest draft of the summit's conclusions suggests a mandate for a special envoy is still far away.

The Independent UK

Top EU official tells Western Balkan countries that bloc's enlargement is real

European Council President António Costa says that the European Union summit this week with candidate nations of the Western Balkans will show that the opportunity for enlargement is real

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Euronews

Newsletter: Keeping the Western Balkans’ EU dreams alive

In today's newsletter: European Council chief António Costa kicks off his Western Balkan tour; French President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence on French streets following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory.

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EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.

Euronews

EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Euronews

Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line

As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.

Euronews

Pro-Kremlin actors launch large scale disinformation campaign targeting Armenia's elections

For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.

Euronews

Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure

Hungary's new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced on the thorny issue of Hungarian minorities. Brussels looks for a breakthrough.

Euronews

'We need to make up our mind': EU still split over direct talks with Russia

The question of whether the EU should engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine continues to split member states, as some prefer to bide their time and weaken Moscow's hand at the negotiating table.

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