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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

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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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Russia-Ukraine war: killing of two Ukrainians by Russian in southern Germany investigated for political motive, say prosecutors – as it happened

Two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany for medical rehabilitation killed and 57-year-old Russian suspect arrested, says public prosecutor’s office

The Guardian - UK

Senegal's new leader calls for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU

Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel.

Radio France Internationale

Europe: Brussels proposes free movement deal for UK’s 18- to 30-year-olds – as it happened

European commission floats opening negotiations with London to allow under 30s in UK and EU the same rights they enjoyed before Brexit

The Guardian - UK

🔴 Live: US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the Palestinian Authority full membership of the world body. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in the Middle East. Follow our…

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The Guardian - UK

Europe live: EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders condemn Russian meddling in elections – as it happened

Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agenda

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EU Leaders Discuss Strategic Agenda For Next Five Years

EU leaders meet in Bucharest to discuss strategic agenda for the bloc's future, focusing on security, defense, economic stability, and democratic values.

The Guardian - AU

EU agrees to begin membership negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Leaders of the bloc caution that the country will have to undertake more reforms before the next step can begin

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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.

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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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EU Leaders Seal Deal for Billion Support Package for Ukraine

The leaders of the 27 EU countries have reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a billion support package for its economy, overcoming threats of a veto ...

Al Jazeera

European Union agrees on new $54bn aid package for Ukraine

Hungary previously vetoed the measure and criticised the bloc’s military support for Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen says Africa and Europe’s ‘interests are aligned more than ever before’ – as it happened

European Commission president says this is ‘moment of intense cooperation’ at Italy-Africa summit as Meloni announces plans

The Guardian - UK

EU president to stay in post amid fears of Viktor Orbán getting role

Charles Michel’s decision comes ahead of EU meeting where Hungary’s PM is expected to block Ukraine support package

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