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When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby

European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wings, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

EU triggers emergency clause to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets

The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion in assets before Ukraine is compensated.

Euronews

EU Council president rejects political influence in US security plan

The President of the European Council has pushed back on any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics, after the US published a new security strategy criticising the continent's policies on immigration and urging alignement with the far right.

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EU Commission and Belgium see no breakthrough in Ukraine reparation loan talks

The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan. Talks saw no breakthrough as the clock ticks to a December crunch summit.

Euronews

Sandu calls on EU to ‘get creative’ in speeding up process for Moldova to join bloc

The president of Moldova urges the European Union to find “creative” solutions to break the impasse and speed up its membership to the EU.

Euronews

Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place.

Euronews

Slovakia's Robert Fico in talks with Viktor Orbán about his Smer party joining Patriots for Europe

Viktor Orbán's political advisor, Balázs Orbán, told Euronews that the two Prime Ministers are discussing his Smer party joining the Patriots for Europe. If Fico joins, the Patriots could add two new prime ministers, including the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš.

Euronews

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Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe

The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children.

Euronews

Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say

According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.

Euronews

European safety guarantees for Ukraine: The torch burns between Paris and Rome

Last week, France summoned the Italian ambassador in a dispute that reveals the differences between Europeans over the security guarantees they would be prepared to provide to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times UK

Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions

The European Council extended asset freezes and travel bans on individuals linked to the former Assad government.

Al Jazeera

EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

Euronews

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

Euronews

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Is the EU's Green New Deal about to be killed off and replaced by defense spending?

In the current climate European governments are increasingly turning away from environmental offensives and looking more to rearmament.

Euronews

Experts at the Samarkand Climate Forum warn central Asia is getting warmer year after year

Fertile lands are rapidly decreasing while the Central Asian region’s population is growing, and in 25 years from now, it can surpass 100 million people, Uzbekistan's president warned at the Samarkand Climate Forum.

Euronews

Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit

After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine.

International Business Times

Russia Threatens The Entire EU, Bloc's Chief Tells AFP

Russia represents a threat for all European nations -- regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders' summit on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Starmer hails ‘historic step forward’ after EU defence talks

The Prime Minister also welcomed the prospect of peace talks next week in Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’

If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in peril

Radio France Internationale

Poland takes helm of EU with pledge to counter Russian influence

Poland has pledged to make security a top priority during its six-month presidency of the European Union – focusing on ramping up defence, supporting Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

Radio France Internationale

New EU chiefs mark first day of mandate with visit to Kyiv

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: EU’s new foreign policy chief visits Kyiv after overnight strikes – as it happened

Kaja Kallas’s visit comes on her first day in office with the new head of the European council, António Costa, also making the trip to Ukraine

International Business Times

New EU Chiefs Visit Kyiv On First Day Of Mandate

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s great ‘reset’ win as he is invited to meeting of EU leaders for first time since Brexit

Prime minister has pledged to repair damaged relations with the European Union for the benefit of ‘generations to come’

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