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Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."

Euronews

Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’

French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens

The Guardian - UK

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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Cyprus: How the Iran war is shaping Europe’s closest frontier to the conflict

On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict.

Euronews

EU mutual assistance clause doesn't contradict NATO, Kallas tells Euronews as Trump blasts allies

The EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are "complementary to each other", High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews amid Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the alliance.

Euronews

EU leaders look to little-known mutual assistance pact amid Trump Nato jibes

Members to plan how to assist each other in event of attack as transatlantic alliance faces worst crisis in its history

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

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Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews

Most of the Russian soldiers are "criminals" and should be kept out of the Schengen area for good, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews. "Do you want these guys near your home? No, you don't."

Euronews

Europe Today: Charles Michel speaks to Euronews as EU leaders hold crisis talks in Cyprus

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Euronews

Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply

MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and at least 67 injured in one of Moscow’s largest aerial strikes

Dnipro hit in repeated waves, with fears that more victims could be trapped under rubble

The Independent UK

Ukraine needs full not symbolic membership in the EU, Zelenskyy says

With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession.

Euronews

EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence

One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice.

Euronews

UK Allies Trigger 'Crisis Testing' Over Concerns US Commitment to NATO is Diminishing Under Donald Trump

EU leaders meeting in Cyprus are quietly stress‑testing their mutual‑defence clause as doubts grow over how far the United States, under Donald Trump, can be relied on to uphold NATO commitments.

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Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause

Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.

Radio France Internationale

Cyprus urges EU to agree plan for defence of member states ahead of summit

As European Union leaders meet in Cyprus, the country's President Nikos Christodoulides has called for them to address a long-standing gap in the bloc’s security architecture – how the EU responds if one of its member state comes under attack.

The Independent UK

Tui says Iran war cost operator £35m in March

Holiday giant Tui reported a financial blow of approximately €40 million (£34.8 million) in March, directly attributed to the conflict in the Middle East. This cost was primarily due to the repatriation of around 5,000 passengers from two cruise ships near Abu Dhabi, with their itineraries now cancelled until mid-May.…

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

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Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief

Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials.

The Independent UK

US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven

Cyprus is upgrading key military installations with U.S. taxpayer help to strengthen its role as a safe haven in the eastern Mediterranean

LiveScience

Idol of Pomos: A 5,000-year-old fertility figurine from Cyprus that wears a miniature version of herself on a necklace

The cross-shaped figurine has become a potent symbol of Cyprus' contribution to prehistory.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey pushes for European missile defence deal amid Iran tensions

Following several Iranian missile strikes targeting Turkey, Ankara is accelerating its efforts to create its own missile defence system dubbed the “steel dome”. According to reports, it is in talks to procure Europe's latest anti-missile system. But Ankara’s aspirations are unnerving Israel – as well as its neighbours, Greece and…

The Guardian - UK

HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean after problems with water systems

Royal Navy type 45 destroyer deployed to reinforce security around RAF base in Cyprus to undergo short maintenance stop, says MoD

The Independent UK

Why HMS Dragon has docked after being sent to Cyprus to protect UK air bases

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The Independent UK

UK’s HMS Dragon docks due to technical issue after being sent to protect Britain’s air bases in Cyprus

The Royal Navy destroyer ‘is undertaking a routine logistics’

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