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EU and New Zealand seal 'state-of-the-art' trade deal

Brussels (AFP) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday the EU and New Zealand had sealed a free trade deal after four years of talks, promising it would deepen ties.

AFP

Anthony Albanese says free trade negotiations with Europe to resume within months, after NATO sideline meeting

The Prime Minister says free trade negotiations with the European Union will resume in coming months, after securing a commitment from the President of the European Commission.

ABC News

PM says talks on EU trade deal on track

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed trade deal negotiations with the European Union will be fast tracked.

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European Commission defiant over Von der Leyen’s Pfizer texts

EU executive defends its right not to keep records of president’s messages after rebuke from ombudsman

The Guardian - UK

Oh, please! Spare us the G7 wives performance

Terrible time for women, don’t you think? Just when we thought all our hard won equality was safe, all of a sudden we’re reminded of the fundamental discrepancies between the condition of men and women. Yes, I am talking about the G7 summit in Bavaria and the appalling spectacle of…

Evening Standard

Leaders at G7 Mock Bare-Chested Horseback Rider Putin

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations mocked the macho image of their absent adversary Vladimir Putin on Sunday, at a meeting in Germany dominated by the Russian President's invasion of Ukraine. As the besuited leaders sat down for their first meeting of the three-day G7 summit in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Leaders at G7 mock bare-chested horseback rider Putin

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Macron ends French EU presidency with four global summits

French President Emmanuel Macron – badly bruised during parliamentary elections that took away the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics during the last days of France's presidency of the European Union.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine, Moldova will tackle reforms quickly - EU's von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said she was convinced that Ukraine and Moldova will move as swiftly as possible to implement necessary reforms.

Reuters

EU pledges $630m to Africa, Caribbean and others for food crisis

War in Ukraine has pushed the most vulnerable countries to food security crisis as grain exports blocked.

Al Jazeera

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Ukraine wins initial EU recommendation for membership path

The European Commission recommended that Ukraine and Moldova be granted candidate status in a symbolic step on the long path to become members of the European Union, commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday.

Tribune News Service

EU Commission recommends Ukraine be granted EU candidate status

The European Union's executive arm recommends making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, the first step in a long process.

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European Commission proposes Ukraine is made an EU membership candidate

The European Commission proposes to give Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that this was on understanding that Ukraine carry out number of reforms.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Al Jazeera

Is the EU deal with Israel and Egypt a way out from Russian gas?

Critics argue that the EU will face problems dealing with Israel and Egypt despite Brussels’s enthusiasm.

AFP

EU signs gas deal with Egypt, Israel to end 'dependency' on Russia

Cairo (AFP) - Israel and Egypt plan to boost gas exports to Europe under an agreement signed during a Cairo visit Wednesday by the European Commission president as the bloc seeks to wean itself off Russian gas.

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Al Jazeera

EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt in bid to ditch Russia

The tripartite agreement will allow ‘significant’ exports of Israeli gas to Europe for the first time.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Israel to Boost Gas Supply to EU amid Ukraine War

Egypt, Israel, and the European Union on Wednesday signed a deal to increase liquefied natural gas sales to EU countries, who aim to reduce dependence on supply from Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on. The deal, stamped in a five-star Cairo hotel, will see Israel sending more gas…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Resumes Support to Palestinians with €25 Million for Food Security

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced from Ramallah on Tuesday the resumption of European aid to the Palestinian Authority, after being held up for over two years. “I am very glad to announce that the EU funds for 2021 can be disbursed rapidly,” she said during…

AFP

Facing gas 'blackmail' by Russia, EU turns to Israel

Jerusalem (AFP) - The European Union wants to strengthen its energy cooperation with Israel in light of Russia's use of gas supplies to "blackmail" its members over the Ukraine conflict, the European Commission chief said Tuesday.

AFP

EU chief, Italian PM in Israel for energy talks

Jerusalem (AFP) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi began meetings in Israel on Monday as the EU seeks to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel imports.

AFP

EU chief, Italian PM head to Israel for energy talks

Jerusalem (AFP) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi were headed to Israel Monday as the EU seeks to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel imports.

Bangkok Post

EU mulls Ukraine bid as fighting rages in east, south

The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen has said, as fighting rages in the east and south of the country.

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