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Varadkar in Brussels as EU leaders to discuss using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine

EU leaders plan to use profits from frozen Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine

Leaders to discuss defense, war in Gaza, and farmer protests at the summit [ more ]

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EU leaders enter showdown with Viktor Orban over 50bn Ukraine package

EU leaders are meeting to discuss Hungary's refusal to sanction a 50bn assistance package for Ukraine.

While Ukraine will still receive funding for military equipment, concerns remain about liquidity in the Ukrainian economy and the message this lack of unity will send to Russia. [ more ]

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EU president to stay in post amid fears of Viktor Orban getting role

Charles Michel has abandoned plans to quit as president of the European parliament in order to run in the European parliament, amid fears that Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, could take over the role.

EU leaders are considering stripping Hungary of voting rights after Orban blocked a 50bn support package for Ukraine. Michel's decision to stay as president may prevent Orban from accidentally becoming the president in July if a successor is not found quickly enough. [ more ]

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EU leaders condemn cowardly' shooting of Slovakian PM amid rise in attacks

EU leaders condemn violence in European politics after assassination attempt on Slovakian PM Robert Fico. [ more ]

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Europe live: EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and the economy

The EU leaders' meeting in Brussels will focus on boosting competitiveness and addressing foreign policy issues, including Russia's attacks on Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. [ more ]

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EU parliament agrees on stricter migration rules DW 04/10/2024

The European Parliament has passed a new Asylum and Migration Pact to manage migration and asylum impacts by accelerating application rejections and sharing processing burdens.

European leaders have described the overhaul as historic, with changes pending confirmation by member state ministers before coming into force in 2026. [ more ]

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EU and US pile on pressure for Gaza ceasefire

EU leaders called for a ceasefire in Gaza, separate from any hostage deal.

US draft resolution at the UN shows a sense of urgency for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]

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Ireland and Spain demand EU reviews Israel trade deal over rights obligations

The prime ministers of Ireland and Spain have written a joint letter to EU leaders, calling for action on the deteriorating situation in Gaza and urging an assessment of Israel's compliance with human rights obligations.

The letter demands a review of the EU-Israel association agreement, which is the main basis for trade ties between the two parties. [ more ]

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EU faces challenge from Hungary's Orban over plans to increase Ukraine support

EU leaders met to discuss long-term support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia and its European future.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to veto the funding package for Kyiv and block EU membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova. [ more ]

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EU summit: Agriculture, economy in focus on second day DW 03/21/2024

EU leaders addressing farmer protests and supporting Ukraine

EU considering tariff hikes on Russian and Belarusian produce [ more ]

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EU leaders urged to put economies on war footing' at Ukraine negotiations

EU leaders to discuss increased support for Ukraine

Plans to examine confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine [ more ]

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EU moves towards using 27bn in profit from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

EU plans to confiscate 27bn in Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort

European Commission proposing to use frozen Russian assets for funding Ukraine [ more ]

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EU leaders hope to face down Viktor Orban over Ukraine funds veto

EU leaders are determined to find additional funds for Ukraine despite Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's threat to veto extra funds

Orban's opposition to Ukraine's EU membership and tough talk on EU enlargement is gathering support from other countries like Slovenia, Slovakia, Austria, and Italy [ more ]

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Angry farmers invade the streets of Brussels

European farmers intensify pressure on EU leaders with cross-border protests

Farmers demand relief from low incomes, rising costs, and environmental regulations [ more ]

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Orban must not hold EU hostage over Ukraine, Macron says

Emmanuel Macron criticizes Viktor Orban for blocking EU aid package for Ukraine

EU leaders plan to find alternative funding for Ukraine without Orban's support [ more ]

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