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Von der Leyen proposes suspension of EU payments and trade partnership with Israel

In an unusually tough-worded speech, von der Leyen denounced a “man-made famine” in Gaza and “a clear attempt” by Israel to “undermine the two-state solution". But she also called Europe’s inability to find a response to Israel’s actions “painful”.

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EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

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EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

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Von der Leyen under growing pressure to take tougher line with Israel

EU Commission president urged to ‘show leadership’ and preserve bloc’s credibility amid catastrophe in Gaza

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Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union speech: As it happened

Ursula von der Leyen's speech was dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel's war on Gaza and the contentious EU-US trade deal.

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State of the EU? Von der Leyen has the mic — here’s how to follow

The Brussels bubble’s favourite back-to-school ritual is back after a year off due to EU elections. Here’s what to listen out for in this marathon speech.

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Top EU official von der Leyen to outline plans for dealing with Europe's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the union speech on the challenges facing the world’s biggest trading bloc and laying out her vision for tackling them

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Majority of Europeans think EU-US trade deal is a 'humiliation', new poll shows

A new poll exposes the widespread backlash against the EU-US trade deal.

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Conflicting reports emerge on suspected Russian GPS jamming of von der Leyen's plane

Euronews' verification team, EuroVerify, has compiled a timeline of the contradicting statements which have emerged following allegations that Russian GPS jamming targeted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech comes at a moment of fragility

This year's State of the European Union speech comes at a particularly precarious time for its protagonist: Ursula von der Leyen.

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Majority in EU’s biggest states believes bloc ‘sold out’ in US tariff deal, poll finds

Average of 77% of respondents across five countries thought agreement would benefit US economy above all

The Guardian - UK

European carmakers clash over emission targets ahead of Brussels meeting

Over 150 executives from Europe's electric car (EV) sector have urged the EU to maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans, countering earlier claims by traditional car manufacturers that the target was "unfeasible". European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to hold talks with automotive industry…

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This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

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Crash or rescue: European carmakers look to EU for salvation

The current crisis affecting the European automotive industry is an acute threat to Europe’s economic future. Will a summit between the auto sector and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday provide a life-line?

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Fresh no-confidence votes stalk EU's Ursula von der Leyen

The radical Left and far-right are about to present two different motions of censure against the Commission. A first vote is expected in October.

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Belgium will not transfer frozen Russian assets despite Commission's plans - FM Prévot

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has repeated his country's firm opposition to moving frozen Russian assets - mainly held in Belgian banks – to help Ukraine. He said such a move risks the immediate and long-term credibility of Belgium as a hub for financial services.

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As Trump rebuffs India, the European Union nudges closer

The EU's concerted push to strengthen ties with India coincides with a collapse of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington.

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Tackling Russia's hybrid war on Europe: Jamming and spoofing in the 'grey zone'

NATO and the EU are working on ways to counter Russia's jamming of GPS systems aboard civilian flights. How does jamming work and what other "grey zone" techniques has Moscow been using in Europe?

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Bulgaria's prime minister orders further investigation into von der Leyen's flight

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has ordered further investigation into the alleged jamming of a flight carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

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Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane

Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations.

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EU Commission endorses Mercosur deal despite French reservations

The European Commission has formally endorsed the long-debated trade agreement with the South American Mercosur trade bloc, hailing it as a chance to open up new markets for European exporters while promising fresh safeguards for farmers.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump issues threat to Putin if US unhappy with his decision on peace

‘He knows where I stand,’ says US president after Russian leader proposes meeting with Mr Zelensky in Moscow

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What can Europe do to better defend against GPS interference from Russia?

In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.

The Independent UK

What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe

Bulgarian authorities aren't investigating a suspected Russian interference operation involving a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because they say the interference is now common

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NATO to strike back against Russian jamming after von der Leyen's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria

"We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before.

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