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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.

The Independent UK

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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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

'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…

France 24

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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.

Reuters

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…

Radio France Internationale

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

Daily Mirror

Ukraine making good progress towards EU membership, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said she was impressed with the speed at which Ukraine is proceeding in its bid to become a member of the European Union.

Reuters

A time 'to show resolve, not appeasement' says European Commission President in state of the union address

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the annual state of the union address, saying "this is the time for us to show resolve, not appeasement".

ABC News

'Sanctions are here to stay': How does Europe plan for winter without Russian gas?

Ursula von der Leyen's message was loud and clear in her State of the European Union address. To drive home the point, the EU Commission President, sporting the yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag, had Ukraine's First Lady as her guest of honour. We ask about von der Leyen's…

France 24

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen has vowed that 'Putin will fail and Europe will prevail' in the war in Ukraine

“So today I am announcing that we will work with the First Lady to support the rehabilitation of damaged Ukrainian schools."

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EU chief vows continued solidarity with Ukraine, energy reform in annual address

In her annual state of the union address, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has underlined the EU's unshakeable solidarity with Ukraine as she unveiled the bloc's proposals to deal with the impending energy crisis.

Al Jazeera

EU chief proposes energy market reform, $140bn revenue cap

Energy market reforms include the taxation of energy companies and decoupling gas prices from overall electricity bills.

Reuters

EU seeks $140 billion to insulate consumers from energy crisis

The European Union's executive outlined plans on Wednesday to raise more than $140 billion from energy firms to help shield households and businesses from soaring prices that threaten economic recession and insolvencies.

The Guardian - UK

‘Putin will fail and Europe will prevail,’ EU chief tells MEPs

European Commission president also vows to speed Ukraine’s EU integration in wide-ranging speech

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EU nations told not to 'appease' Russia as desperate Putin 'uses kit from North Korea'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU's alliance with Ukraine would be 'unshakeable' and 'this is the time for us to show resolve, not appeasement'

Daily Mirror

EU to slap windfall tax on oil giants to send profits to 'those who need it'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said 'it is wrong to receive extraordinary profits benefiting from war' as EU chiefs drew up plans for this winter

The Independent UK

Truss under pressure after EU plans windfall tax on energy firms to curb soaring prices

Ursula von der Leyen says it is wrong for companies to make huge profits due to Ukraine war

Reuters

EU executive chief backs call to reform way bloc acts and decides

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced her support on Wednesday for the idea of reforming EU institutions through an update of the European Union's treaties, something she said citizens had shown they wanted.

The Independent UK

EU chief in tribute to Queen who ‘spoke to the soul of the world’

Ursula von der Leyen said the Queen ‘found the right words for every moment in time’.

The Guardian - UK

Energy bill help for businesses will start from October even if payments have to be backdated, says No 10 – as it happened

Assurance comes after reports that crucial support scheme may not be in operation until November

The Independent UK

EU chief proposes electricity market reform, revenue cap

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to cap the revenues of electricity producing companies that are making extraordinary profits due to the war in Ukraine and climate change

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