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The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

EU officials blast Hungary’s Orban over Ukraine stance, democratic decline

Lawmakers belt out antifascist anthem, prompting European Parliament president to declare: ‘This is not Eurovision’.

Al Jazeera

Look at this photo of Ursula von der Leyen’s new team – and tell me the EU doesn’t have a diversity problem

I have seen how structural racism is embedded in the EU’s institutions. A revolution in recruitment is needed

The Guardian - UK

Fears of rotting vegetables at border lead to new delays over post-Brexit digital border checks

Starmer warned fresh delays to third stage of Border Target Operating Model ‘prove Brexit doesn’t work’

The Independent UK

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The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war – so why is the EU still navel-gazing?

A decade ago, Europe helped broker the Iran nuclear deal. Now, it seems at a total loss, absent from efforts to stop the unfolding crisis

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Keir Starmer’s plan to fix Britain’s fractured friendship with Europe

In today’s newsletter: Yearly summits, freedom of movement (sort of) – how the prime minister is trying to repair the UK-EU bond

The Guardian - UK

Former EU environment chief hits out at plans to delay anti-deforestation law

Credibility ‘damaged’ by proposed 12-month delay, which followed lobbying from governments and firms around the world

The Guardian - UK

Starmer vows to turn page on UK’s relationship with the EU

PM promises ‘constructive’ relations, despite resisting talks with the bloc on a proposed youth mobility scheme

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer faces reality check over reset with Europe despite hailing ‘very productive’ talks

The PM came away from talks with commission president with plans for further talks this autumn followed by a summit early next year

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on resetting UK-EU relations: more candour and courage required

Editorial: The prime minister will struggle to get a better deal in Brussels if he is afraid to make a pro-European argument at home

The Guardian - UK

Britain's Starmer In Brussels To Flesh Out EU 'Reset' Pledge

Keir Starmer arrived in Brussels on Wednesday on his first visit as British prime minister, looking to build on a promised "reset" of relations with the European Union after the rancour of Brexit.

International Business Times

British PM Keir Starmer Seeks Improved EU Relations

British PM Keir Starmer visits Brussels to strengthen ties with EU post-Brexit, focusing on security, migration, and trade.

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EU pushes Keir Starmer to open door to youth mobility scheme as PM heads to Brussels

European politicians said to believe such a scheme would be a ‘token of good faith’ in EU-UK relationship

The Guardian - UK

Starmer facing demands from EU leaders as he arrives in Brussels to reset post-Brexit ties

The prime minister is set to start his EU reset in ernest on Wednesday - but is facing pressure on the youth mobility scheme

The Independent UK

‘Bring back EU student exchanges’ demand UK universities

It comes as Sir Keir prepares for his first bilateral meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer visit to Brussels could lead to overhaul of Brexit deal

Prime minister hopes to use talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen this week to prepare for a reset in the spring

The Guardian - UK

New relationship with EU possible but will not be easy, Keir Starmer says

PM hopes to work more closely on defence, borders and trade with EU as he sets meeting with von der Leyen

France 24

Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker

Talking Europe sits down with one of the most high-profile EU Commission presidents of modern times, Jean-Claude Juncker, who was in office from 2014 to 2019. He shares his thoughts on Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission and the challenges facing Europe, from migration to Ukraine and the Middle…

France 24

People living with disabilities in the EU: The battle for inclusion

One in four adults in the EU have a disability, according to Eurostat. That's more than 100 million people. And while this summer's Paralympics no doubt drew attention to the issue in a visible way, the daily struggles of so many people remain largely invisible. Indeed, access to employment and…

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The Independent UK

Revealed: Starmer’s ‘three pillar’ blueprint to rebuild EU ties with youth mobility a negotiating chip

Exclusive: Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen have announced they will meet next week in Brussels and The Independent can reveal the government’s plan to reset the UK’s relationship after Brexit

The Guardian - UK

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

Al Jazeera

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

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

France 24

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…

International Business Times

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.

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