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European car industry's top five concerns going into crunch talks with von der Leyen

Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."

Euronews

Former EU diplomats urge bloc to suspend cooperation agreement with Israel

More than 300 signatories call for a ‘far more’ decisive response to the war in Gaza and recognition of Palestine

The Guardian - UK

The Left launches no-confidence motion against European Commission

The group has collected enough signatures, with the help of some Greens and non-attached MEPs. Von der Leyen now faces two confidence votes in October.

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Fact check: Is the EU about to start scanning your text messages?

Viral posts are fuelling panic that the EU will soon scan text messages. But the concerns are premature with the proposal still being debated and the measures likely to change before anything is enforced.

Euronews

Germany's automotive industry in crisis: Politics are to blame, says trade economist

At the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, a trade expert spoke to Euronews about the challenges facing Germany's automotive sector and says political decisions are to blame.

Euronews

Should NATO’s eastern bloc expect more drone attacks as Russia and Belarus start Zapad-2025?

On Friday, Russia and Belarus are set to begin their joint military exercises. Poland announced earlier this week that it will shut down its border with Belarus during the Zapad-2025 drills, calling them “very aggressive”. Then, Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.

Euronews

Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sketched a harder-edged Europe in her state of the union address on Wednesday, setting out plans to fortify the bloc's eastern flank, keep Ukraine funded and reframe ties with Israel.

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Von der Leyen proposes bolder EU sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over its military actions in Gaza

The Independent UK

‘Fundamentally Wrong’: The Growing Controversy Over Europe’s Gas-Car Ban, Explained

Europe's automakers unveiled a big electric push at IAA Munich. Behind the scenes, many are fighting to save gas and diesel engines ahead of a 2035 EU ban.

InsideEVs

EU proposes regional hub on Cyprus to better tackle wildfires, von der Leyen says

Cypriot officials proposed setting up such a hub on the Mediterranean island as early as 2022, with additional firefighting aircraft that could quickly respond to wildfires.

Euronews

Cyprus will host a regional firefighting hub as climate change worsens blazes

The European Commission will propose setting up a regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to help combat wildfires in Europe and the Middle East

The Independent UK

EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers

The Independent UK

'Not acceptable conduct between partners' Israel says as EU announces halt to 'all payments'

“Europe conveys the wrong message that strengthens Hamas and the radical axis in the Middle East,” Israel’s foreign minister said after Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will suspend its "bilateral support" with Israel and partially suspend the trade parts of the agreement.

Euronews

EU chief to seek sanctions against Israel and partial trade suspension

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said she plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war…

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Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Ireland has called for ‘clarity’ on the European Commission’s proposals to partially suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

The Independent UK

EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen under growing pressure to take tougher line with Israel

EU Commission president urged to ‘show leadership’ and preserve bloc’s credibility amid catastrophe in Gaza

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The Independent UK

Top EU official von der Leyen to outline plans for dealing with Europe's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the union speech on the challenges facing the world’s biggest trading bloc and laying out her vision for tackling them

Euronews

Conflicting reports emerge on suspected Russian GPS jamming of von der Leyen's plane

Euronews' verification team, EuroVerify, has compiled a timeline of the contradicting statements which have emerged following allegations that Russian GPS jamming targeted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The Guardian - UK

Majority in EU’s biggest states believes bloc ‘sold out’ in US tariff deal, poll finds

Average of 77% of respondents across five countries thought agreement would benefit US economy above all

The Guardian - UK

EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

Radio France Internationale

European carmakers clash over emission targets ahead of Brussels meeting

Over 150 executives from Europe's electric car (EV) sector have urged the EU to maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans, countering earlier claims by traditional car manufacturers that the target was "unfeasible". European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to hold talks with automotive industry…

Euronews

EU distances itself from Commissioner's claims Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Teresa Ribera has been one of the most vocal critics in Brussels of Israel's military operation in Gaza, but Thursday’s speech was the first time she has used the term genocide in public.

Euronews

Frozen funds: MEPs fear Hungary's Orban will receive millions

The European Commission has said it will not answer payment requests related to previously frozen funds. However, some MEPs believe that loopholes exist that Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán could exploit.

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