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'Red Orbán' or visionary? Ceuta crisis puts Sánchez's EU standing under scrutiny

The Ceuta crisis exposed Spain’s growing marginalisation within Europe. Analysts say Sánchez’s disputes with EU partners over security, migration, China and defence are reinforcing perceptions of an increasingly isolated Madrid.

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'Selfish, polarising, unlawful': Spain slams EU states over Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday criticised the response of some European Union member states to this week's mass influx of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, calling their approach "selfish, polarising and unlawful."

The Times of India

Jaishankar meets EU leaders, discusses trade, technology and maritime security

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Council President Antonio Costa. He valued guidance for advancing trade and technology cooperation between the two sides. Discussions also covered West Asia and maritime commerce safety. Cooperation is deepening across trade, technology, security, and defence. India-EU FTA enables possibilities for cooperation with…

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Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying, FM Antonio Tajani says

The Russian foreign ministry quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti said on Thursday that Moscow would react with "an appropriate response."

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Von der Leyen to donate gun gifted by Erdoğan to military museum

Personalised pistols given out by the Turkish president at this week's NATO summit appear to be gifts that keep on giving.

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Erdogan gives every Nato leader personalised gun as farewell gift at Ankara summit

The engraved firearms were accompanied by live ammunition and a cleaning kit

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Shining a light on who gets into the EU

In today's newsletter: Debate ratchets-up about how to grow the 27-member club, Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine's capital, and how the most high-ranking EU official will paper over a gaffe while at the NATO summit in Ankara.

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Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?

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Péter Magyar quotes Donald Tusk: 'The V4 is back'

At the Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő, the Hungarian prime minister opened the post‑Visegrád Four talks press conference with the Polish PM’s Brussels remark.

Euronews

From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job.

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Sánchez backs international dialogue against other leaders: 'A Europe open to the world'

Spain’s prime minister used the European Council summit to urge a more ambitious multiannual budget, and voiced solidarity with Meloni after Trump said she begged him for a photo.

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Europe’s Russia dilemma: Why EU is opening a channel with Moscow despite Ukraine war

European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's direct diplomatic outreach to Russia, emphasizing the need for communication channels despite the absence of immediate peace talks over Ukraine. While some EU leaders expressed concerns about uncoordinated efforts and maintaining pressure on Moscow, others, like Spain and Ireland, backed the initiative…

The Times of India

EU Commission to develop diversification instrument, von der Leyen says

The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU's "unsustainable" trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders.

Euronews

EU leaders aim for October draft deal on €2 trillion budget

Battle lines are being drawn between member states on EU spending, with southern and eastern states seeking more for agriculture and regional funding while hawkish governments push back.

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Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash

Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget.

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EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin

EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU membership, while Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his European Council debut.

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Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments

Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate.

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Albania's PM Edi Rama: Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment?

In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations.

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The Independent UK

Trump looks awkward in bizarre aerial photo of grinning G7 world leaders

The drone-style shot was shared by the French hosts of the event with a cheery caption, despite the heavyweight issues under discussion at the summit

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Meloni tells Brussels to scrap 'rebates' for some member states – or Italy will demand them too

The Italian Prime Minister has attacked the EU's disbursement to so-called frugal states and warned Brussels that Rome's patience with them is at an end.

Euronews

Newsletter: The bloc’s budget gameplay

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics.

Euronews

'Partners and friends’: Trade and defence top of agenda at EU-South Korea summit

As security threats grow and geopolitics shift, the European Union and Republic of South Korea have celebrated a new Digital Trade Agreement at a summit in Brussels.

The Economic Times

'Look to create new opportunities for our nations, peoples': Giorgia Meloni wishes PM Modi on 12-year tenure

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. She recalled their recent meeting in Rome and the launch of a Special Strategic Partnership. European Council Chief Antonio Costa also extended wishes. Prime Minister Modi completed 12 years at the helm of the Central…

Euronews

Kosovo's former president urges compromise to break political deadlock ahead of election

Although Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the election in February 2025, he lacked the majority to form a government and called a snap poll in December.

Euronews

Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement

Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight.

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