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Lack of ICU capacity was ‘political choice’, Chris Whitty tells Covid inquiry – as it happened

Chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry that UK had ‘very low’ capacity compared with other wealthy countries

The Guardian - UK

Equality ‘downgrade’ in European Commission dismays rights groups

Ursula von der Leyen criticised for merging equality commissioner role into brief including crisis management

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin

The Guardian - UK

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939

As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Failing to control debt handicaps future generations: Spain’s former foreign minister

The new French government faces many challenges, including questions about its democratic legitimacy, and a public debt which has worried France’s EU partners. We discuss the economic outlook with former Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya, who is now dean of the Paris School of International Affairs. We also look…

France 24

EU Chief Announces 35 Bn Euro Loan Plan For Ukraine Before Winter

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced plans for Brussels to lend Ukraine 35 billion euros backed by revenues of frozen Russian assets and promised to help Ukraine "keep warm" ahead of a third winter of war with Russia.

International Business Times

EU chief announces €35bn energy loan for Ukraine as war with Russia drags on

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced plans for Brussels to lend Ukraine €35 billion backed by revenues of frozen Russian assets and promised to help Ukraine "keep warm" ahead of a third winter of war.The talks on energy security come amid ongoing Russian airstrikes targeting the…

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EU To Loan Ukraine €35 Billion For Economic Recovery

EU announces €35 billion loan to Ukraine for economic recovery amidst Russian attacks. Urgent support needed for Ukraine's energy security.

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The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU’s steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right

The European Commission president’s new team reflects her ruthlessness in crushing critics, rewarding loyalty and showing who is the boss

The Independent UK

EU chief travels to Kyiv with promise of fresh energy funds to get Ukraine through winter

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine with the promise of 160 million euros in fresh energy funds to get the nation through the winter

International Business Times

Coming Winter 'Sternest Test Yet' For Ukraine Energy Grid

The coming winter will prove the "sternest test yet" for Ukraine's energy grid, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as the EU announced additional aid to help the country weather Russia's attacks on its power infrastructure.

International Business Times

Flood-hit Region Leaders To Meet In Poland To Discuss EU Aid

The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region.

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Flood-hit nations seek EU aid as Storm Boris devastates central Europe

The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region.

France 24

EU Commission chief von der Leyen unveils new top team

After weeks of negotiations, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her new top team, giving key economic portfolios to France, Italy and Spain. If approved by the European Parliament, the bloc's top brass will be charged with steering the EU's industrial agenda in the face of competition…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Europe’s future: spend big or risk the consequences

Editorial: Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi is right to call for Marshall plan-type investment in the continent’s future

TechRadar

Thierry Breton steps down - EC commissioner overseeing big tech regulation quits

Former EU commissioner blamed EC President Ursula von der Leyen in his resignation.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy

Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team

Radio France Internationale

EU chief von der Leyen unveils new team with women in key posts

The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution for the next five years. While the number of women falls short of the gender parity she aimed for, they've been handed the lion's share of top roles.

Al Jazeera

European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

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