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EU’s von der Leyen announces plan to address migrant crisis during Lampedusa visit

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged the swift return of irregular migrants and a crackdown on the “brutal business” of migrant smuggling Sunday during a visit with Italy's premier to a tiny fishing island overwhelmed with nearly 7,000 arrivals in a single day this week.

France 24

'If Europe wants long-term security, it needs to enlarge': EU Commissioner Várhelyi

Enlargement of the European Union was one of the priorities outlined by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech on September 13th, and it is likely to become an ever more pressing issue over the next few years. After the speech, Talking Europe sat…

France 24

Decoding the State of the EU speech: Commission chief outlines priorities for key election year

It is time for Europe's September ritual – the State of the Union speech. It has been a highlight of the EU agenda for the last 13 years. Every year, the president of the European Commission sets out his or her priorities to the plenary session of the EU parliament.…

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Ukraine recap: Kim Jong-un visits Putin for arms-for-tech talks while Kyiv urges west for longer-range missiles to aid counteroffensive

Vladimir Putin spent a few pleasant hours this week with one of his friends and allies – an increasingly exclusive club these days. Putin met up with North Korea’s supreme leader, Respected Comrade Kim Jong-un, who rode his armoured train 20 hours to the Vostochny space centre in the remote…

The Conversation

MEPs refused entry to Tunisia two months after signing of migration deal

Trip by foreign affairs committee blocked with no reason given, raising questions about country’s partnership with EU

The Guardian - UK

The signs that the EU has completely changed its perspective on adding new members since Russia invaded Ukraine

In her annual address on the state of the European Union, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest signal yet of the intention to add Ukraine and other nations as member states. Her speech was the latest sign that Brussels is thinking completely differently about EU enlargement…

The Conversation

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni's policy

A flotilla of flimsy boats, crowded with migrants and launched from Tunisia is overwhelming a tiny Italian island south of Sicily

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China, Ukraine, green energy: EU chief sets out priorities in state of union speech

In her annual state of the union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised to boost Europe's wind industry, extend protections for Ukrainian refugees and investigate whether Chinese-made electric cars have an unfair advantage thanks to state subsidies. The speech was a chance for von der Leyen to…

Radio France Internationale

EU needs to prepare for enlargement now, says European Commission chief

Von der Leyen warns member states will have to make radical changes for Ukraine and others to join bloc

The Guardian - UK

EU must prepare to grow to more than 30 members: Von der Leyen

The European Commission chief announces policy reviews to ensure that the enlarged bloc can still function properly.

Al Jazeera

European Union Opens Probe Into Subsidy-Backed Chinese EVs

The European Commission's president said the EU is considering imposing tariffs to protect itself against Chinese EV imports that benefit from state subsidies.

InsideEVs

EU chief announces major review saying the bloc should grow to over 30 members

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is launching a major series of policy reviews to ensure that the EU can still function properly as it invites in new members in coming years

The Independent UK

EU announces an investigation into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles

The European Union is launching an investigation into subsidies that China provides to electric vehicle makers

The Independent UK

UK nears agreement to cooperate with EU border force

Frontex deal would be Sunak’s third with EU as prime minister but would not address small boats crisis

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G20: EU and US back trade corridor linking Europe, Middle East and India

Joe Biden describes ambitious rail and sea plan to counter China’s Belt and Road project as a ‘really big deal’

Evening Standard

British science still behind even after re-joining EU programme

It will take a “long time” for British science to recover its dominant position in Europe even after re-joining the EU’s £85 billion Horizon research programme, according to one expert in the field.

The Guardian - UK

Horizon deal shows UK and EU can resolve issues, says Rishi Sunak

Prime minister hails deal as sign of restored trust and raises electric car tariffs as area for further agreement

The Guardian - UK

EU diplomats hope Horizon deal could be first of many with UK

UK’s return to science programme raises hope of more deals, including suspension of planned EV tariffs

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The Guardian - UK

UK to return to EU’s flagship Horizon science research programme

Post-Brexit return to £85bn scheme discussed this week, say sources, and is set to be announced on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

EU to rethink conservation status of wolves after numbers surge

Ursula Von der Leyen calls for action as attacks on livestock prompt rise in complaints from farmers

The Guardian - UK

As Ukraine and others queue to join, is EU ready for enlargement?

Only since Russian invasion have European leaders started to do necessary calculations, expert says

The Independent UK

EU Commission president will propose Dutch foreign minister as successor for climate czar Timmermans

The EU’s top official will nominate the Dutch foreign minister as the next commissioner in charge of climate action to fill the void left by the departure of Green Deal czar Frans Timmermans

The Independent UK

War of words erupts over Britain’s plea for post-Brexit migrant return deal

Tory MPs urge Rishi Sunak to get asylum returns deal – as Brussels rejects reports that the EU Commission has blocked an agreement

The Guardian - UK

EU denies reports it has rejected UK deal to return people who cross Channel

Ursula von der Leyen aide reported to have ruled out ‘returns agreement’ in leaked copy of memo

The Independent UK

EU leader visits flood-ravaged Slovenia to discuss help in rebuilding

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Slovenia to show solidarity and discuss how the EU can help its small member state which was ravaged by recent floods that killed at least six people and caused extensive damage

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