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EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy

As the Iran war rages on, European Council President António Costa held talks with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday to expand the European Union’s cooperation with Azerbaijan on defence, security and energy.

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After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order

Two days after declaring that "Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old world order", Ursula von der Leyen attempted to defuse the backlash by stressing her "unwavering" support for international law.

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Costa and von der Leyen strike diverging tones as Europe struggles to find voice in chaotic world

Council President Costa calls to double down on respect for international rules even if others don't, as von der Leyen urges a pragmatic, interest-driven foreign policy rooted in seeing the world as it is, not how it should be.

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Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be ‘more realistic and interest-driven’

European Commission head says rules-based system can no longer be relied upon to protect the continent’s interests

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Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further

Also in this newsletter: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells Europe Today the EU economy is being "tested" amid the Middle East war, but is "better prepared" following the 2022 energy crisis.

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Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power

Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing.

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Brussels welcomes fact-finding mission to Druzhba, hoping to lift Hungarian veto

"We need to take the next steps to see what shape and form this fact-finding mission will take," Brussels said about the Hungarian-Slovak proposal.

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Newsletter: Baltic leaders express dismay over Orbán's Ukraine vetoes

Also in this newsletter: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez makes progressive pitch for EU's competitiveness push, and a Belgian court deals a blow to the country's strictest migration policies in history.

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Orbán proposes 'fact-finding mission' to Druzhba pipeline, admits 'difficulties' caused by his veto

In a new letter to António Costa, Viktor Orbán admits the "political difficulties" caused by his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

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EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Hungary's decision to veto the €90 billion loan for Ukraine has received strong rebukes from other EU countries, which see it as an act of disloyalty.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: EU eager for membership talks with Kyiv to begin ‘as soon as possible’

European Council president António Costa stops short of setting a date, but says we ‘cannot lose the momentum.’ What we know on day 1,458

The Guardian - AU

High carbon costs, negative energy prices: EU confronts electricity price conundrum

EU leaders will discuss options to reduce electricity prices at a March summit. Among them are decoupling electricity from gas prices and addressing the emergence of negative energy prices, which make producers pay consumers for the power they use.

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António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, says it's a 'non-issue'

"Enhanced cooperation is not an issue," António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, saying unity among member states will prevail.

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Leaders embrace two-speed Europe to break impasse as Macron sets June deadline for economic reset

President Macron sets June deadline for a comprehensive reboot of the European economy and sees Eurobonds as an integral part of plan.

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EU leaders grapple with how to build and finance a competitive Europe

EU leaders want to turn Europe into a competitive economic powerhouse with a strong single market, but they must agree on how to build and finance it. These questions will be at the heart of an informal summit on Thursday.

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EU industry chief calls for 'European preference' ahead of high-stakes EU leaders’ meeting

EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy.

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Euronews Group delivers record financial results as part of three-year turnaround

Euronews reached €77 million in revenue for 2025, an all-time high for the Group. Page views during the same period exceeded 1 billion.

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Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II

Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.

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The Guardian - UK

The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal

The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur

The Independent UK

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level

Euronews

India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world', Costa tells Euronews

The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports.

Euronews

Exclusive: EU-India deal shows 'reliable partners can work for good', Costa tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in New Delhi, European Council President António Costa hailed the EU-India trade pact as a major economic opportunity and strategic victory in an “uncertain world.”

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Newsletter: Costa vouches for ‘cooperation over confrontation’ in an ‘uncertain world’

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

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Europe Today: Exclusive interview with European Council President António Costa

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

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