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Thursday briefing: Ukraine moves closer to joining the EU – what does that mean for Europe’s future?

In today’s newsletter: Alongside Moldova, Ukraine is officially on the path to EU membership – what does that mean for the future of both countries and the continent?

The Guardian - UK

Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Ukraine

The EU's executive arm on Wednesday recommended member states open formal membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, and that they grant candidate status to Georgia.

Radio France Internationale

European Commission backs talks on Ukraine and Moldova EU membership

Negotiations with Kyiv should formally be launched when it fulfils conditions in areas such as fighting corruption, report says

The Guardian - UK

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European enlargement in ‘common interest’, Von der Leyen tells EU parliament – as it happened

EU Commission president says there is ‘sense of urgency to unite European family’ as Ukraine and Moldova take first step towards joining

The Guardian - UK

EU increases aid, calls for humanitarian pause as war rages in Gaza

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is increasing its humanitarian aid for Gaza by 25 million euros. This comes as Israeli forces pushed on with intense strikes targeting Palestinian militants in the besieged area with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting a death toll of…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Disputes Stalemate Claims In Russia War

Divisions emerge as Ukrainian President contradicts military commanders on the state of war with Russia.

Zenger

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 620

Ukrainian missiles target Crimean shipyard; Zelenskiy denies western leaders are pressuring him to negotiate with Russia

The Guardian - AU

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Zelenskiy denies he is under pressure to enter peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian president rejects war at ‘stalemate’ and points to similar lulls in 2022 before Kharkiv was liberated

The Guardian - UK

Five takeaways from UK’s AI safety summit at Bletchley Park

Rishi Sunak hails conference as diplomatic coup after it produces international declaration to address AI risks

The Guardian - UK

Serbia’s president dissolves parliament and calls early election

Aleksandar Vučić’s party won last vote less than two years ago but has been under pressure over ties with Kosovo and shootings in May

The Guardian - UK

European Commission's chief tells Bosnia to unite in seeking EU membership

The European Commission chief urged Bosnia to “with one voice” if it wants to move forward in an effort to join the European Union after gaining candidate status last year

The Independent UK

Montenegro’s new government eyes EU membership as it finally takes power

Andrija Mandic of a pro-Russian and pro-Serbian alliance is appointed speaker of the parliament after negotiations.

Al Jazeera

Montenegro gets new government, promises to unblock EU integration as EU Commissioner visits

Montenegro’s new government has been confirmed, with the prime minister promising to unblock the Balkan nation’s stalled European Union integration process as a top EU official is set to hold talks in the small NATO member country

The Independent UK

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms

The European Commission’s top official says a decade-long investment package for Western Balkan countries that are seeking to join the bloc could vastly improve the region's economy

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Europe’s chaotic response to the Israel-Hamas war reveals how weak it is – to its enemies’ delight

A united EU could have helped de-escalate the conflict. Instead, its divisions are working to Russia and China’s advantage, says Guardian columnist Nathalie Tocci

France 24

Supporting Israel and the Palestinians: EU's impossible tightrope walk

Almost a month into the war between Israel and Hamas, the European Union is still struggling to speak with one voice. While EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed unconditional support for Israel, some of her own staff have signed a letter criticising her position, along with employees…

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders says eurozone has shown ‘remarkable resilience’ as they discuss Ukraine, migration and the economy – as it happened

The bloc’s leaders are hosting a series of meetings in Brussels

Radio France Internationale

EU staff criticise bloc chief's 'double standard' on Israel-Hamas conflict

EU staff around the world have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticising her "unconditional support" of Israel. The letter, which lays bare deep divisions within the bloc on how to approach the war, says the European Union is “losing all credibility” as a “fair, equitable and…

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: a third of Ukraine’s territory ‘contaminated with mines and explosive objects’ – as it happened

Statement on mines comes from general staff of the armed forces, which says more than 135,000 explosive devices neutralised since the beginning of the war

Al Jazeera

EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel

Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc’s position is enabling more violence.

Al Jazeera

Italy’s Lampedusa caught between solidarity and survival as migration rises

Residents of Italy’s southernmost island have long welcomed migrants, but many feel their community needs help too.

Al Jazeera

US forces repel Middle East attacks as Israel-Hamas war threatens spillover

US sees uptick in attacks on its military bases in Iraq and Syria as risk of Israel-Hamas war spillover mounts.

Foreign Policy

The U.S. and Europe Need to Get Their Act Together on China

The West has wasted precious time in developing a common strategy.

France 24

On Europe's doorstep: How to manage divisions over Israel-Hamas war?

It's yet another war on Europe's doorstep. The tensions from Israel-Hamas conflict are felt all the way to Paris, so why is it so hard to get the messaging right? Critics of the European Commission president came down like a ton of bricks on Ursula von der Leyen after a…

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

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