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Simon Harris confirms he will run for Irish PM as party rushes to back him

Nearly half of Fine Gael parliamentary party endorses 37-year-old as string of potential rivals rule themselves out

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

China's president to visit France in attempt to repair trust with EU

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France and Italy in May in a bid to improve faltering relations with the European Union, which are impacting EU trade with the world's second-largest economy. Analysts say European companies in China are facing more uncertain business conditions, forcing them to devote more resources…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2024

EU Leaders Poised To Open Membership Talks With Bosnia

EU leaders set to open membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina, facing challenges of ethnic divisions and political reforms.

Top News · Mar 21, 2024

EU Leaders Discuss Arms For Ukraine, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

EU leaders discuss arms for Ukraine, Gaza conflict, and UNRWA funding amidst escalating tensions. Summit focuses on humanitarian aid and security measures.

Top News · Mar 21, 2024

EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ in Gaza – as it happened

Leaders at summit agree text that says pause should lead to ‘sustainable ceasefire’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

EU leaders to consider using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine

European Union gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit that will consider proposals to use profits from frozen Russian financial assets to buy arms for Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2024

Nuclear's EU Comeback On Show At Brussels Summit

Promoting nuclear power was long taboo in Brussels, but a high-profile international summit Thursday will send loud and clear the message that atomic energy -- now touted by its champions as key to fighting climate change -- is back.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Missile attacks on Kyiv after Zelenskiy calls for more air defences

Ukrainian drones hit Engels air base deep inside Russia; EU sends €4.5bn to Kyiv and discusses using Russian profits. What we know on day 757

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024

Facing Putin Threat, EU Pushes To Arm Ukraine -- And Itself

EU leaders will grapple at a summit on Thursday with how to get more weapons to Ukraine's outgunned forces while also re-arming their own countries to face Russia's Vladimir Putin -- aggressive and newly emboldened after cementing his grip on power.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda

Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024