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Climate change divides the innovators from the defenders of the status quo – Europe must decide which it wants to be

“The European green deal is something we owe to our children because we do not own this planet.” These words date back to a few days before Christmas 2019. They defined Ursula Von Der Leyen’s first presidency of the European Commission but belong to what now seems like a different…

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EU to propose short-term rental rules to tackle ‘social crisis’ in housing

Bloc’s first affordable housing plan to cover issues such as tenants’ rights, property speculation and tourist lets

The Guardian - UK

Peace in Gaza: What does the road ahead look like and will Europe remain 'irrelevant'?

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently told Euronews that Europe had become "irrelevant" in the Middle East peace process. Now that reconstruction and stability in Gaza are on the agenda, can Europe regain some leverage?

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Top Hungarian EU official ‘not aware’ of alleged spying attempt in Brussels

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staff

The Guardian - UK

EU Woos Developing Nations At Investment Forum

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pitched the bloc as a dependable partner in a transactional world Thursday as she hosted about a dozen Global South leaders at an investment conference in Brussels.

International Business Times

Von der Leyen emerged 'strengthened' from motions of censure — for now

This week in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen survived two more motions of censure in the European Parliament with even more support than in July. But the battle with the MEPs is far from over, and the credibility of the EU institutions has been damaged. What will happen next?

Euronews

EU chief von der Leyen easily survives two more no confidence votes

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has comfortably survived two more no confidence votes

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Von der Leyen's Commission survives far-right and far-left no-confidence motions

The two motions of censure, up for a vote Thursday, shared one key point of criticism: the lopsided terms of the EU-US trade deal.

Euronews

High noon for von der Leyen as she faces Strasbourg standoff

The European Parliament votes Thursday whether to topple the European Commission, with several political groups split.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv will nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if US provides Tomahawks

Russia warned it will retaliate to hurt Washington if Tomahawks are sent to Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU Chief Faces Confidence Votes In Fractious Parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.

International Business Times

Von der Leyen urges stronger EU response to Russia’s 'hybrid war'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the EU to step up its response to Russia’s 'hybrid war', unveiling plans to strengthen Europe’s defences against escalating threats.

Radio France Internationale

Russia is waging a 'grey zone campaign' against Europe, warns von der Leyen

"Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected," Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a string of Russian incursions into European airspace.

Euronews

EU chief says Russia is waging a 'gray zone campaign' and Europe must meet the challenge

The European Union's top official warns that Russia is conducting a "targeted gray zone campaign" against Europe

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Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers turf wars to facing down Russia

Failure to agree a common defence strategy risks emboldening Vladimir Putin. The squabbles have to stop, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Euronews

European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free.

Euronews

Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen?

The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more.

International Business Times

Facing Confidence Vote, EU Chief Calls For Unity

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for unity Monday as she warned lawmakers that confidence votes she faces this week in the European Parliament played into the hands of the bloc's foes.

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Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says as she battles two motions of censure

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it," Ursula von der Leyen said as she battled two back-to-back motions of censure.

Euronews

Steel protectionism, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ senior trade reporter, Peggy Corlin.

Euronews

Von der Leyen faces two motions of censure as criticism over her leadership persists

The votes of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen have been tabled by the Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left, respectively.

The Independent UK

Ryanair boss warns 100,000 passengers could have flights cancelled next week

The airline expects to cancel 600 flights across the first two days of French air traffic control strikes

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Five dead in mass missile and drone attack by Putin’s forces after Poland scrambles jets

Comes amid mounting concern Russia could be behind growing number of recent drone incursions in airspace of Ukraine's European allies

Radio France Internationale

Zelensky to urge EU leaders to speed up Europe’s drone shield plan

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky joined European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as they push ahead with plans to build a continent-wide defence shield against Russian drones. The summit follows a series of airspace intrusions that have rattled Denmark, Poland and Estonia, highlighting gaps in Europe’s security.

The Independent UK

Europe’s stance on Israel shifts as pro-Gaza protests sweep the continent

Support for Israel has ‘evaporated’ as the war grinds on

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