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Zelenskyy hails ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukraine as world leaders visit Kyiv

Europe-led show of solidarity on third anniversary of war comes after Donald Trump hit out at Ukrainian president

The Guardian - UK

US Tech Titans Ramp Up Pressure On EU

Mark Zuckerberg's U-turn on Meta's content rules piles pressure on the EU -- already in the crosshairs of Donald Trump ally Elon Musk -- to prove it still calls the shots when it comes to Big Tech's behaviour in Europe.

International Business Times

Can EU Stand Up To Belligerent Big Tech In New Trump Era?

Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and political will aplenty -- to stand up to US Big Tech once Donald Trump is back.

International Business Times

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Black anti-racism coordinator excluded from European Commission reshuffle

MEPs warn of systemic inequities in EU executive after Michaela Moua left in ‘lower position’ than white peers

The Guardian - UK

Mercosur deal in sight as EU chief von der Leyen pushes past French objections

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a controversial trade deal between the EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a transatlantic market of some 700 million people.

Radio France Internationale

For the first time in its history, we could be looking at a genuinely rightwing European Union

Ursula von der Leyen knows that her new commission will need support from the kind of hard-right parties it once swore to shun, says Alberto Alemanno of HEC Paris

The Guardian - UK

First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team

Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team.

International Business Times

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Hungary's Orban clashes with EU leaders over Ukraine, migration policies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for a "change" in Europe during a headline speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday, but his message was overshadowed by strong criticism from EU leaders.

Radio France Internationale

Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU’s steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right

The European Commission president’s new team reflects her ruthlessness in crushing critics, rewarding loyalty and showing who is the boss

The Guardian - UK

Coming Winter 'Sternest Test Yet' For Ukraine Energy Grid

The coming winter will prove the "sternest test yet" for Ukraine's energy grid, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as the EU announced additional aid to help the country weather Russia's attacks on its power infrastructure.

International Business Times

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

Fortune

Russia advances in Ukraine but suffers losses, rows with Western powers

Moscow was rushing reinforcements to Donetsk and Kharkiv after unexpectedly high losses for limited advances.

Al Jazeera

Giorgia Meloni could be EU kingmaker as Italy goes to polls

Italian PM courted by far right and centre ground as European parliamentary elections begin

The Guardian - UK

EU Readies For Elections With Far-right Set To Surge

EU voters go to the polls in a week's time, with far-right, nationalist parties expected to do well in the bloc's next parliament in a time of social and geopolitical uncertainty.

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EU readies for key elections with far right forecast to surge

EU voters go to the polls in a week's time, with far-right, nationalist parties expected to do well in the bloc's next parliament in a time of social and geopolitical uncertainty.

The Guardian - UK

Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports

Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row

China’s president arrives as EU anti-subsidy investigations and tensions over espionage, Ukraine and Taiwan continue

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen’s controversial EU envoy pick quits at last minute

Markus Pieper resigns from €17k-a-month role hours before he was due to start amid claims of favouritism

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EU To Recommend Bosnia-Herzegovina Accession Talks Despite Ethnic Divisions

EU proposes accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina amidst ethnic tensions and geopolitical considerations, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen ties i...

The Guardian - UK

‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides

Move is among bloc’s latest environmental concessions to farmers as protests continue across Europe

Al Jazeera

Ukraine sees NATO air technology as key to a breakthrough on the ground

Air wars heat up over Ukraine as ground battles hit a stalemate, while on the diplomatic front, the EU warms up to Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief's visit a boost for Moldova's hopes of joining bloc

A visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Moldova on Thursday signals an increasingly closer relationship between the EU and the former Soviet state, which is still partly occupied by Russian troops.

The Independent UK

Top EU official heads to an Italian island struggling with migrant influx as Italy toughens stance

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel on Sunday to the Italian island of Lampedusa amid an influx of migrants who arrived this week

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Lawmakers Call for Summit to Control ‘Very Powerful’ AI

EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT, saying they were developing faster than expected. The 12 MEPs, all working on EU legislation on the technology, called on US President Joe…

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