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Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term, Estonia’s Kallas as top diplomat

Leaders strike deal at a summit where Antonio Costa was also named as the next head of the European Council.

Al Jazeera

Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas have been approved for EU top jobs. Who are they? What do they do?

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will be holding key positions at the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service in the wake of the EU Parliament elections

The Independent UK

Zelenskiy says Russia’s recent offensive shows pressure on Kremlin ‘not enough’

Ukrainian president signs military agreement with EU and says ‘fulfilment of every promise’ of support is important

The Guardian - UK

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EU-Ukraine Security Agreement To Advance 'Peace': Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a long-term security agreement to be inked between Kyiv and the European Union on Thursday would advance "peace and prosperity" across the continent.

International Business Times

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas endorsed as EU leaders – as it happened

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni abstains on von der Leyen and votes against Kallas and Costa

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders delay appointments for top positions, but von der Leyen likely to secure second term

EU leaders met in Brussels without reaching a final agreement on candidates for the bloc's top positions. However, several leaders praised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's record, indicating she is on track to secure their endorsement for a second term at a summit later this month.

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders move closer towards giving second term to Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles

The Guardian - UK

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EU leaders discuss top jobs after far-right gains in June elections

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss – over an informal dinner – how to distribute the European Union's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.

Radio France Internationale

EU heads finish meeting with no agreement on top jobs, Charles Michel says – Europe live

European Council president says evening was ‘good occasion to exchange views’ with further talks to come

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen on track to keep job after EU elections boost

Macron’s move to call snap elections also seen as helping commission president’s bid for second term

The Guardian - UK

Meloni in the pink as she consoles procession of dead men walking

Italian PM was all smiles at start of G7 summit as she met parade of haunted-looking statesmen, most of whose days in power are numbered

The Guardian - UK

Danish PM 'Hit' By Man In Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Friday "hit" by a man on a Copenhagen square, her office said, with EU chiefs quickly condemning the attack.

International Business Times

Biden and Macron use D-day event to emphasise support for Ukraine

Leaders rally behind Zelenskiy to make clear to Putin that, as in 1944, freedom in Europe is worth fighting for

The Guardian - UK

EU Council President Condemns Israeli Military Actions In Rafah

European Union Council President expresses concern over Israeli military evacuation orders in Rafah, urging adherence to international humanitarian law.

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EU Leaders Call For Humanitarian Pause In Gaza Conflict

EU leaders discuss Gaza conflict, call for humanitarian pause, approve aid corridor, and urge Israel to avoid ground operation.

France 24

EU leaders agree to open membership negotiations with Bosnia

EU leaders on Thursday agreed to open talks with Bosnia on joining the bloc, though negotiations will only begin in earnest once the Balkan country has passed more key reforms.

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders urged to put economies ‘on war footing’ at Ukraine negotiations

Prime ministers to examine plans to confiscate billions of euros in interest from frozen Russian assets and send the money to Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

Leo Varadkar says he is stepping down as Irish PM in emotional speech – as it happened

‘Politicians are human beings and we have our limitations. We give it everything until we can’t anymore,’ says taoiseach

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