The Latest Breaking News from European Council

G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

EU's Michel calls for 'stable and constructive' cooperation with China

European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday it was in the EU's interest to maintain "stable and constructive" cooperation with China, as the Group of Seven countries met to consider China's "economic coercion" and other concerns.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

Crypto rules get final approval to make Europe a global leader on regulation

European Union states have given final approval to a sweeping set of beefed-up cryptocurrency rules, giving the 27-nation bloc a global lead in regulating the freewheeling sector

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

EU Council chief vows support, ammunition for Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression “for as long as necessary,” adding that EU leaders will “massively ramp up” ammunition production to send to the war-torn country

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Varadkar to attend EU leaders meeting where Windsor Framework will be discussed

Economic issues, energy and migration will also be discussed at the European Council meeting.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Macron meets with Hungary's Orban at Elysée Palace to discuss Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron received Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss the Ukraine war and other issues ahead of a European Council meeting over a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Monday night.

France 24 · Mar 13, 2023

European Parliament to ban TikTok from staff phones: EU official

The move comes a day after the US gave federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2023

China's EU ambassador says EU leaders may visit China by mid-2023

Chinese ambassador to the European Union Fu Cong said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel may visit China in the first half of 2023, China's state-backed Global Times reported.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2023

EU Eases Sanctions on Syria to Speed up Aid to Quake Victims

The European Union said on Thursday it was temporarily easing sanctions on Syria to speed up aid deliveries to the country two weeks after the devastating earthquake. The change made Thursday means "the EU has waived the need for humanitarian organizations to seek prior permission from EU member states' national…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Zelensky tells EU summit Ukraine needs more weapons, more quickly

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was given a hero's welcome by EU heads of state at a summit in Brussels on Thursday as he lobbied the regional bloc to speed the delivery of modern weapons to halt a Russian offensive.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023