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EU releases 3 billion-euro loan package for Ukraine's recovery as part of 2-year commitment

The European Union has disbursed the first 3 billion-euro tranche of a 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 25

EU investigates secret group chat between Zelensky and European leaders that ‘discussed how to deal with Trump’

The EU Commission rejected a request to publish details of the chat that contained Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy doing ‘pretty well’ against Russia, declares Trump

Ukrainian president ‘holding his own’ in war, says US leader, as German chancellor flags ‘strong signal of support’ to Kyiv from European allies. What we know on day 1,583

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Germany's leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says 'failure is not an option'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to push through a proposed reform of the country’s creaking pension system that would include raising the retirement age gradually in line with life expectancy

The Independent UK · Jun 23

How China’s currency makes the EU's trade deficit worse – and what Brussels can do

EU leaders last week pointed to the undervaluation of the yuan as a major factor in the EU’s record trade deficit with China, which Brussels is taking steps to address.

Euronews · Jun 23

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed

Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say British PM helped increase security

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

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 · Jun 19

EU leaders split over diplomatic contact with Russia

EU leaders are mixed over an attempt by European Council President Antonio Costa to contact the Kremlin while the war in Ukraine drags on.

AAP · Jun 19

Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - as it happened

Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the US in response to the ‘made up’ remarks

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe as he lambasts NATO allies in Brussels meeting

Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.

Euronews · Jun 19