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Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg mark anniversaries of Ukraine war and Estonian independence

Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg have marked the anniversaries of the Ukraine war and Estonian independence.

The Independent UK

Overnight talks prompt speculation that NI protocol deal is near

MPs demand promise of parliamentary ballot after prime minister holds call with European Commission president

The Guardian - UK

EU poised to copy US subsidies for green technology – new evidence from China shows how it could backfire

The EU is preparing to abandon its longstanding restrictions on state aid to take on US and Chinese subsidies over green technologies. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is spearheading a new commitment from EU leaders to “act decisively to ensure its long-term competitiveness, prosperity and role on the…

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4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference

The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.

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Sudani Calls on Europe to Support Iraq’s Anti-Corruption Efforts

Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani has called on the European Union to support the government's anti-corruption efforts. He also urged the global police agency Interpol to facilitate the extradition of wanted persons. Al-Sudani met on Saturday with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Munich…

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EU 'can move mountains' to supply ammunition to Kyiv, says von der Leyen

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday she was confident the EU's joint interest in getting more ammunition to Ukraine will trump individual national interests when it comes to common European defence procurement programmes.

Reuters

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol? Key questions answered

What is the protocol and why is it significant? Here's what we know

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Sunak urges Europe to use weapons stockpiles to help Ukraine war

UK prime minister says Kyiv needs more ammunition, air defence, heavy armoury and longer range weapons

The Guardian - UK

EU presses for joint arms purchases to help Ukraine

The European Union is urgently exploring ways for its member countries to team up to buy munitions to help Ukraine, following warnings from Kyiv that its forces need more supplies quickly, diplomats and officials said.

Reuters

EU aims to team up with defence industry to speed up ammunition output

The European Union aims to join forces with the bloc's defence industry to speed up and scale up the production of ammunition badly needed on the battlefield in Ukraine and to replenish military stocks at home, its chief said on Saturday.

Reuters

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to meet with EU Leaders regarding NI Protocol deal

He is expected to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday

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Watch Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders discuss region’s geopolitical position

Watch as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen took part in a discussion on Europe’s geopolitical position.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak told to face down 'Tory Brexit cult' as he dashes to continent to get deal

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen and other European leaders at the Munich Security Conference following months of rows about the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland

Daily Mirror

How the west is finally hitting back against China's dominance of cleantech

Climate change policy has entered a new era. The growing row between the United States and the European Union over the impacts of the new American green subsidy regime makes that all too clear. Yet in many ways, this story is ultimately about China.

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UK's Sunak, EU's von der Leyen to discuss N. Ireland this week - Times

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are due to speak before the end of the week about a new Northern Ireland protocol deal, The Times reported on Thursday.

Irish Mirror

Irish Ryanair passengers warned to expect 'disruption' as airport workers strike

Domestic and international French flights will be affected as Air Traffic Control stage their fifth strike this year

The Independent UK

EU seeks new Russia sanctions package, targets Iran's drones

The European Union is considering a new set of sanctions totaling 11 billion euros to against Russia and also some third countries providing vital equipment that Moscow uses to boost its troops on the battlegrounds in Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU to Sanction Iran Entities Involved in Russian War in Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine. "For the first time we are also proposing to sanction Iranian entities including those linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard," von…

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EU to sanction Iran entities involved in Russian war in Ukraine - Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine.

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EU debates 11 billion euro worth of trade curbs in new Russia sanctions

Representatives of the 27 European Union countries meet in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss a new batch of sanctions against Russia, which the head of the bloc's executive said could cost 11 billion euros ($11.8 bln) in lost trade.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine confronts two enemies: Russia and corruption

While the US, EU and NATO have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine, worries remain over corruption in the country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Agrees Tougher Rules for Irregular Migrants

EU leaders have agreed tougher rules aimed at making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The measures are a response to increasing European concern over rising irregular immigration that has become a hot-button issue in several member…

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Zelenskyy says EU leaders 'ready' to give Ukraine combat aircraft, but no promises on bloc membership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy walks away from a meeting with EU leaders boasting of their "readiness" to provide fighter jets to Ukraine and a promise to crackdown on Russian misinformation online.

Reuters

New EU sanctions will target Putin's propagandists, von der Leyen says

New European sanctions against Russia will include new export bans worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) and will take on Russian president Vladimir Putin's propagandists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Thursday.

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EU chief Von der Leyen announces donor conference following Turkey, Syria earthquake

The EU to host a donor conference in March to mobilise international aid for Syria and Turkey following this week's devastating earthquake.

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