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Europe must beef up aid to Ukraine following Washington's decision to pause some weapons shipments, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday, as Denmark vowed to use its EU presidency to push for Ukraine's EU accession.

Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline

The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July plenary session in Strasbourg.

Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers.

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table.

Temperatures expected to reach over 40C at the weekend as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.