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Meloni Urges EU Leaders to Present a Unified Position in Ukraine Peace Talks
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni has called on EU leaders to coordinate their approach to Ukraine peace talks, warning that…
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António Costa Says EU Enlargement Is an Investment in Europe’s Future
António Costa says EU enlargement strengthens peace, prosperity and security, highlighting progress by Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova and Western…
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Europe Today: The Key EU and European Stories Shaping the Region
Europe Today tracks the EU, Ukraine, security, trade, migration and national politics shaping Europe, with daily coverage from…
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Canada and EU Set June 2027 Target for Unprecedented Associate Membership Talks
Canada and the EU aim to conclude talks on a new associate membership framework by June 2027, but…
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Christine Lagarde to Leave ECB Presidency in February 2027
Christine Lagarde will leave the ECB presidency on 7 February 2027, with EU leaders beginning the process of…
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Hungary’s 1956 anniversary draws senior EU leaders but modest guest list
Von der Leyen and Costa attended Hungary’s 1956 anniversary, but late invitations and diplomatic disputes kept several prominent…
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EU Leaders Seek a Role in Ukraine Peace Talks as Budapest Hosts Regional Summit
EU leaders are seeking a stronger role in Ukraine peace talks as Budapest hosts a 1956 commemoration and…
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Five EU Commissioners Warn Against Cuts to Global Europe Budget
Five European Commissioners oppose a proposed 17.4% cut to the EU’s Global Europe budget as leaders prepare a…
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EU Leaders to Join Hungary’s Péter Magyar for 1956 Uprising Commemoration
Von der Leyen, Costa and Macron will join Hungary’s Péter Magyar in Budapest to mark the 1956 uprising…
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EU leaders face difficult choices as Ukraine funding gap widens
EU leaders asked the European Commission to find options for Ukraine’s widening funding gap as Kyiv prepares for…
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EU Leaders Struggle to Agree on Long-Term Budget as Energy and Ukraine Dominate Summit
EU leaders remain divided over the bloc’s long-term budget as energy prices, Ukraine support and migration dominate summit…
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EU leaders leave Brussels summit without budget deal as Ukraine funding gap widens
EU leaders ended their Brussels summit without a budget deal, while Ukraine sought an additional €70 billion and…
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EU leaders call for coordinated action as energy prices rise
EU leaders are urging coordinated measures to address soaring energy prices, protect households and industry, and strengthen fuel…
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EU Leaders Face Difficult Talks on Energy, China and the Next Long-Term Budget
EU leaders are negotiating energy, China, Ukraine and the next long-term budget, with important implications for Ireland and…
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Taoiseach EU Council Meeting: Micheál Martin Sets Out Ireland’s Priorities in Brussels
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attends the European Council as Ireland’s EU presidency prioritises competitiveness, budget talks, Ukraine and global…
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Marine Le Pen proposes weaker EU powers and an overhaul of France’s European policy
Marine Le Pen has proposed reducing EU powers, capping France’s budget contribution and ending French support for Ukraine…
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EU Budget Talks: Minister Byrne Chairs General Affairs Council in Luxembourg
Minister Thomas Byrne chairs EU budget talks in Luxembourg as Ireland advances negotiations on the next long-term EU…
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EU leaders face budget showdown over Irish presidency compromise
EU leaders will debate an Irish compromise on the next long-term budget after Germany and other member states…
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EU Budget Deal: Irish Presidency Publishes €1.62 Trillion Proposal for 2028–2034
Ireland’s Presidency publishes a €1.62 trillion EU budget proposal for 2028–2034, prioritising competitiveness, security, agriculture and cohesion.
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Breaking News: Ireland to Propose EU Budget Cut Compromise Amid Frugal States’ Pressure
Ireland is preparing an EU budget compromise that could cut the proposed €1.7tn package by up to €200bn…