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Brussels unveils its plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.

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Rattled Denmark hosts EU summit to talk drone wall, defence and Ukraine

Drone sightings in Denmark, including over military sites, have led to temporary airport closures.

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EU mulls tweaking rules to bypass Hungarian veto on Ukraine's accession

Under a new plan pitched by European Council President António Costa, the opening of accession clusters will require a qualified majority, rather than the unanimity of all 27 member states.

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EU to release €545 million of frozen funds for Hungary prompting worry among MEPs

The European Commission said Hungary can only access the funds if Budapest guarantees academic freedom, but some MEPs fear Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can easily access the money.

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EU stabilising relations with US, claims Council President Costa

In a group interview with journalists, the president of the European Council António Costa said that the EU managed to 'stabilise' its relations with the US.

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To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the EU

Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this also makes enacting sanctions against countries like Russia or Israel harder to approve.

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Estonia, NATO slam ‘brazen’ Russian air incursion, Moscow denies claim

Estonia says three MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission and stayed for a total of 12 minutes.

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PM Viktor Orbán follows Trump and says Hungary will designate antifa a terrorist organisation

Antifa, short for "anti-fascist," is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations.

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Missile debris found in Poland week after Russia's mass airspace violations, officials say

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week.

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Countries that threaten EU can't participate in defence, Greek PM Mitsotakis says

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

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Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

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Hungary sues EU over frozen Russian assets being used to provide Ukraine aid

Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly blocking EU support for Ukraine, which has strained relations between Budapest and several other EU countries.

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Brussels' chief prosecutor slams political inaction over drug gang violence

There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths.

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Lithuania asks NATO for air defence support after Russian drone incursions

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about "the recent drone incidents".

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Hungarian police questions Budapest mayor over role in banned LGBTQ+ Pride march

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party have insisted Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and struggle for equal rights, is a violation of children’s rights to moral and spiritual development.

The Independent UK

EU tells China ties have ‘reached inflection point’ at tense Beijing summit

European officials accuse China of ‘enabling Russia’s war economy’

The Guardian - UK

Severe weather warnings issued for southern Europe ahead of Bezos wedding in Venice – as it happened

Temperatures expected to reach over 40C at the weekend as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice

The Guardian - UK

European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, defence and migration – as it happened

European Council will also discuss broader enlargement policy of European Union towards the western Balkans

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European Union Steps In On Gaza Issue: Victims Used As Human Shields By Hamas?

The European Union (EU) through the European Council (EC) has stepped in on the issue of the Gaza Ceasefire in Palestine wherein civilian hostages were used as human shields by Hamas.

The Conversation

How the UK-EU deal turns the page on Brexit – and what happens next

At their first bilateral summit since Brexit, UK and EU leaders set out a range of areas they will seek to forge closer ties. European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the agreement as a historic landmark deal…

Evening Standard

PM defends ‘common sense’ EU deal as critics condemn ‘surrender’ to Brussels

Sir Keir Starmer said the deal would lead to cheaper prices in shops and boost the economy by cutting red tape.

Evening Standard

Starmer hails ‘common sense’ EU deal as Brexiteers condemn ‘surrender’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted ‘practical solutions which get the best for the British people’.

The Independent UK

UK and EU officials locked in last-minute negotiations over post-Brexit reset deal

Disagreements over fishing rights and youth mobility are understood to have presented last-minute stumbling blocks for a deal with the EU

The Independent UK

North Macedonia’s path toward full EU membership stalled by impasse with Bulgaria

European Council President António Costa has called on North Macedonia to change its constitution to include the Bulgarian minority as a way for the country to continue its path toward full European Union membership

Euronews

Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour

During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.

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