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EU's von der Leyen defends proposed sanctions on Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the far-reaching sanctions her authority proposed on Israel this week in…
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Merz: Germany to agree position on EU Israel sanctions by October
Germany is to set out its position on proposed EU sanctions against Israel before a European Union meeting in October, German Chancellor…
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Ukraine's strikingly cost-efficient drones are getting the $7 billion boost they need for mass production
Europe says it's investing $7 billion into Ukraine's increasingly famed drone industry. It comes after Ukraine's defense minister…
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Muted German reaction to EU halt on payments to Israel
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Berlin has "taken note" of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's decision…
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NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's plane
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — NATO is working to thwart Russian jamming of civilian flights, said the alliance's chief on Tuesday, two days after a…
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EU remains divided over sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
The European Union remained divided on Saturday on how to react to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and what…
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Germany not ready to approve EU sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Germany will not back European Union sanctions on Israel over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip for the time…
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Eurozone economic mood slips: French political crisis adds to worries
Economic sentiment in the eurozone slipped again in August, underlining the fragility of the region’s recovery amid stubborn inflation…
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China’s extension of EU dairy import probe linked to September talks
China will not conclude its anti-dumping investigation into EU dairy imports until at least early next year as talks are set to continue…
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EU signs €500 million loan to safeguard Ukraine's energy security ahead of winter
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UK-French small boats pilot plan comes into force
The UK-French "one-in, one-out" pilot scheme, aimed at reducing the number of small boats crossing the Channel, has come into force with…
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EU members eye €127 billion in loans for defense procurement
PARIS — European Union member states expressed interest in at least €127 billion ($146 billion) in EU-backed loans to pay for defense…
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The Afro-European century: Betting on a shared future
As the EU-Africa Summit reconvenes in Angola this year, even the most optimistic observer will struggle to find substantive achievements…
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Xi hosts EU leaders as summit aims to deepen cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in…
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EU and China to mark diplomatic milestone amid tense relations
The European Union and China are to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in Beijing, as…
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European ministers back tighter migration policy in joint declaration
Six EU countries have called for consistent deportations and a tightening of European asylum policy in a joint statement after talks on…
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The EU chief unveils a new $2.3 trillion budget. Lawmakers say the math doesn't 'add up'
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union needs a new budget that would allow it to respond to crises like Russia’s war on Ukraine or climate…
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German government misses deadline for billions in EU climate funding
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New EU sanctions on Russia on hold after opposition from Slovakia
A new set of European Union sanctions on Russia fell short of the required unanimous backing after Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico…
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10 years after Europe's migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond
LESBOS, Greece (AP) — Fleeing Iran with her husband and toddler, Amena Namjoyan reached a rocky beach of this eastern Greek island along…
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The EU seeks to halt Russian gas imports by the end of 2027 and ban new contracts already this year
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union should halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027 to deprive President Vladimir Putin of…
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European Defence Fund funnels money to drones, hypersonic defense, AI
PARIS — The European Union’s executive arm picked 62 defense projects for a combined €910 million ($1 billion) in financing in the latest…
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EU chiefs congratulate Canada's election winner Carney
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney…
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EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
The European Union has identified seven countries it considers safe countries of origin, as part of proposals to speed up asylum…