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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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe sends billions in frozen Russian assets to Kyiv as Moscow threatens response

Russia blames Ukraine for the damage as the UN atomic watchdog has repeatedly warned of the possibility of a radiation catastrophe such as Chernobyl

International Business Times

EU Leaders Plot Defence Boost In Shadow Of Denmark Drones

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones

Euronews

EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it 'without delay'

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

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The Guardian - UK

Putin ‘in his heart of hearts’ knows he cannot win in Ukraine, US special envoy says – as it happened

Keith Kellogg tells Warsaw Security Forum that war in Ukraine is ‘unwinnable’ for Putin

Euronews

The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's inherent weaknesses

Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question.

AAP

Global leaders inspired by 'bold' social media ban

Australia's looming ban on social media for under 16s has won global praise at the UN, as one mother spoke of the impact social media had on her late daughter

Euronews

Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen being probed for auto-deleting Macron's text

A text message sent by Emmanuel Macron to Ursula von der Leyen is at the centre of an investigation by the European Ombudsman.

International Business Times

EU Chief Backs Calls To Keep Children Off Social Media

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social media use for children, promising to weigh action at the European level in coming months.

Euronews

Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like?

For a Palestinian state to be internationally recognised and built, Israel’s current government would need to halt its relentless opposition to Palestinian statehood and Israel’s main ally, the United States, would need to agree on a two-state solution, which it no longer does.

Euronews

EU will propose tariffs on Russian oil amid growing pressure from Trump

Putting tariffs on Russian oil will make it increasingly expensive for Hungary and Slovakia to maintain their energy ties with Moscow.

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