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EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows

The EU officially regards China as a partner, an economic competitor as well as a systemic rival.

Al Jazeera

Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure are war crimes - EU's von der Leyen

Russia's missile and drone attacks on power stations and other infrastructure in Ukraine are "acts of pure terror" that amount to war crimes, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen: proposed candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina

The EU has proposed to grant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU's Ursula Von der Leyen said on Wednesday at the EU Ambassadors Conference in Brussels.

Reuters

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EU Leaders Reaffirm Support for Ukraine, Squabble over Gas Cap

European Union leaders on Friday agreed to give more financial and military aid to Ukraine, but a full day of talks in Prague's ornate royal castle seemed to bring them no closer to deciding on whether or how to cap gas prices. Most of the EU's 27 countries want a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU's von der Leyen pitches gas price caps to EU leaders

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will suggest to EU leaders meeting this week how the EU could cap gas prices in a bid to contain soaring energy costs.

Reuters

Putin signs document incorporating occupied areas of Ukraine into Russia

In defiance of international law, President Vladimir Putin has signed treaties absorbing occupied regions of Ukraine into Russia. Most governments have declared the move illegal.

Radio France Internationale

Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’

The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.

Al Jazeera

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Reaction to Putin proclaiming annexation of Ukrainian lands

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Hazmat crews scrambled to EU headquarters as 'suspicious white powder' found near office of president

The headquarters of the European Commission saw hazmat crews arrive after reports of a suspicious white powder were made on Friday. The room where the envelope was found is under quarantine

Daily Mirror

Fresh EU sanctions will "make Kremlin pay" for escalating in Ukraine -von der Leyen

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday a new package of Russia sanctions, designed "to make the Kremlin pay" for escalating the conflict in Ukraine with what she called "sham" votes in occupied territory.

Reuters

Top EU officials to make statement on Russia sanctions at 1400 GMT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will make an announcement at 1600 CET (1400 GMT) on Wednesday on plans for a tightening of sanctions against Russia.

Reuters

EU suspects sabotage in mysterious Russian gas pipeline leak

The European Union believes sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, with EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen threatening the "strongest possible response".

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin-backed officials ask Putin to annex regions; EU announces new sanctions on Russia – as it happened

Russian-installed leaders of Luhansk and Kherson ask for territories to be annexed; new EU sanctions designed to ‘make Kremlin pay’

The Guardian - AU

EU's von der Leyen delivers veiled warning to Italy's right wing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned Italy of consequences should it veer away from democratic principles, issuing a barely veiled threat ahead of Sunday's election that a rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is expected to win.

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The Independent UK

Biden and Truss discuss NI protocol and Russia in New York meeting

The leaders made the remarks as they sat down to talks also centring on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis it has provoked

The Independent UK

Window of opportunity to resolve Stormont stand-off – O’Neill

The Assembly has been in a state of flux since February with the DUP taking protest action against the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion

The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United Nations General Assembly.

Reuters

Eu's von der Leyen and Britain's Truss: Russia's invasion is failing

President Vladimir Putin's decision to order a partial Russian mobilisation to fight in Ukraine is a sign of weakness, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Liz Truss said in a joint statement.

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The Independent UK

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron among world leaders at Queen’s funeral

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mingled with heads of state and other distinguished guests at a reception following the Westminster Abbey service.

The Independent UK

King Charles hosts Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders as they gather for Queen’s funeral

Presidents, prime ministers and royals from across the globe came together as guests of the monarch on the eve of the Queen’s funeral.

Radio France Internationale

How the EU's energy roadmap aims to avoid 'winter of discontent'

The European Commission unveiled proposals this week to bring down the soaring price of gas and electricity across the European Union, notably by taxing power producers' excess profits.

France 24

'State of the EU' speech: Is the Union rising to acute challenges?

In a much-awaited speech this week, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on the acute problems facing the Union: the war in Ukraine, energy prices and the challenge from autocracies. But some of the MEPs in the audience said the solutions she proposed are vague. We debrief von…

Reuters

Air defence systems are priority for Ukraine - Zelenskiy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday air defence systems were a priority for his country as it attempts to protect its cities and towns from Russian strikes.

Radio France Internationale

Europe will 'stand by your side' says von der Leyen on visit to Ukraine

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that Ukraine would have the backing of Brussels "for as long as it takes" as Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears its seventh month. The comments came during her visit to Kyiv, her first since the country became a candidate for bloc…

Daily Mirror

Tensions rise as UK refuses to back down in EU Northern Ireland protocol row

Brussels has accused the government of acting illegally after refusing to bring in full checks on goods entering Northern Ireland, as agreed in the 2019 post-Brexit dea

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